How far is Limestone, ME from South Portland Gardens, ME?

The driving distance from Limestone, ME to South Portland Gardens, ME is about 305.4 miles (491.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 256.3 miles (412.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
305.4 mi
04h 51m
Flight
256.27 mi
412.42 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
256.27 mi
Kilometers
412.42 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
305.4 mi
Kilometers
491.5 km
Drive Time
04h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Portland Gardens
Sat, May 2, 6:05 PM EDT
Return by in Limestone
Sat, May 2, 10:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Limestone
2026-05-02T13:14
Arrive South Portland Gardens
Sat, May 2, 6:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Limestone
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Greenbush
ME

City in Minnesota, United States

From Limestone
152.5 mi
02h 25m
To South Portland Gardens
152.9 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Limestone Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
48°F
Saturday
Using Caribou as the closest live forecast in the Aroostook County weather hub.

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
51°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Limestone and South Portland Gardens.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Limestone and South Portland Gardens.

  1. 1

    Start on Trafton Avenue

    22 m · 6 sec · Trafton Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3195 ft · 54 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Fort Fairfield Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Fort Fairfield Road

  4. 4

    Continue on East Limestone Road

    8.4 mi · 12 min · East Limestone Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Bridge Street

    990 ft · 19 sec · Bridge Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Presque Isle Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Presque Isle Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Houlton Road

    12 mi · 18 min · Houlton Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Fort Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Fort Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Bridge Street

    547 ft · 9 sec · Bridge Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    3090 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Military Road

    1649 ft · 40 sec · Military Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Route 1

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 1

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Road

    6.7 mi · 11 min · Main Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Route 1

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Route 1

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 1

    1.1 km · 55 sec · US Highway 1

  16. 16

    Continue on North Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · North Road

  17. 17

    Continue on North Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · North Street

  18. 18

    Take the exit right

    1588 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    198.2 mi · 3 hr 27 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

    50.2 mi · 58 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 9: Jetport

    1039 ft · 30 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on ME 9: Jetport

    149 m · 16 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Westbrook Street

    765 ft · 22 sec · Westbrook Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight right

    68 m · 8 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Westbrook Street

    740 ft · 21 sec · Westbrook Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Devereaux Circle

    1156 ft · 51 sec · Devereaux Circle

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Devereaux Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Limestone and South Portland Gardens.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Street
202 mi · 66%
I 295 South
50.2 mi · 16%
Houlton Road
12 mi · 4%
Route 1
9.15 mi · 3%
East Limestone Road
8.36 mi · 3%
Main Road
6.74 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Street

Merge slight left

198 mi · 03h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.1 mi
256.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenbush
02h 25m from Limestone
Leave By
7:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Limestone and Mostly Sunny near South Portland Gardens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Limestone to South Portland Gardens?

The road trip is about 305.4 miles (491.5 km) and usually takes 04h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Greenbush is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.5 miles from Limestone and 152.9 miles from South Portland Gardens.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 256.3 miles (412.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.53 one way or $85.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Limestone and Mostly Sunny near South Portland Gardens.

Stop Ideas Near Greenbush

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Greenbush, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenbush.

BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

20 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Bangor, Maine

32 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Searsport, Maine

72 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

79 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Limestone and South Portland Gardens. Straight-line distance: 256.27 mi (412.42 km).

Limestone

#1 Limestone

Town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States

Population2,164
Coordinates46.9086600, -67.8258500
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
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#2 South Portland Gardens

City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America

Population23,893
Coordinates43.6389700, -70.3153300
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Trafton Avenue (-67.82586, 46.908791)
End: Devereaux Circle (-70.31519, 43.639038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 492 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.78 gal
40.79 L · about $42.53
Round trip
$85.05
21.56 gal · 81.58 L
Estimated CO2
95.8 kg one way
Round trip: 191.6 kg / 422 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $42.53 $85.05
Mid-grade $4.46 $48.05 $96.09
Premium $4.86 $52.37 $104.74
Diesel $6.00 $64.65 $129.30

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maine · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Limestone and South Portland Gardens. The current time is 13:14:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.