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

The driving distance from Madawaska, ME to South Portland Gardens, ME is about 309.4 miles (498 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 252 miles (405.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 53m 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
309.44 mi
04h 56m
Flight
252.04 mi
405.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
252.04 mi
Kilometers
405.62 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
309.44 mi
Kilometers
497.99 km
Drive Time
04h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Portland Gardens
Thu, Oct 15, 8:36 PM EDT
Return by in Madawaska
Fri, Oct 16, 1:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madawaska
2026-10-15T15:39
Arrive South Portland Gardens
Thu, Oct 15, 8:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 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
7:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Madawaska
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 Madawaska
153.2 mi
02h 28m
To South Portland Gardens
156.2 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph NW
Destination
58°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Noyes Road

    1224 ft · 28 sec · Noyes Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Access Highway

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Access Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Presque Isle Road

    1130 ft · 28 sec · Presque Isle Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    72 m · 6 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Presque Isle Road

    6.5 mi · 10 min · Presque Isle Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Caribou Road

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Caribou Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1607 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Connector Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Connector Road

  9. 9

    Continue on State Road

    1078 ft · 18 sec · State Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Parsons Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Parsons Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Street

    1051 ft · 22 sec · State Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Houlton Road

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Houlton Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Presque Isle Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Presque Isle Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Benjamin Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Benjamin Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    2412 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Military Road

    1649 ft · 40 sec · Military Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Route 1

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 1

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Road

    6.7 mi · 11 min · Main Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Route 1

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Route 1

  21. 21

    Continue on US Highway 1

    1.1 km · 55 sec · US Highway 1

  22. 22

    Continue on North Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · North Road

  23. 23

    Continue on North Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · North Street

  24. 24

    Take the exit right

    1588 ft · 39 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    198.2 mi · 3 hr 27 min

  26. 26

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

    50.2 mi · 58 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 9: Jetport

    1039 ft · 30 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on ME 9: Jetport

    149 m · 16 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Westbrook Street

    765 ft · 22 sec · Westbrook Street

  30. 30

    Turn slight right

    68 m · 8 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Westbrook Street

    740 ft · 21 sec · Westbrook Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Devereaux Circle

    1156 ft · 51 sec · Devereaux Circle

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Devereaux Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Madawaska 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
33 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Street
202 mi · 65%
I 295 South
50.2 mi · 16%
Houlton Road
10.3 mi · 3%
Route 1
9.15 mi · 3%
Presque Isle Road
8.74 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 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.4 mi
252 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenbush
02h 28m from Madawaska
Leave By
7:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Madawaska 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 Madawaska to South Portland Gardens?

The road trip is about 309.4 miles (498 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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 153.2 miles from Madawaska and 156.2 miles from South Portland Gardens.

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

The direct path is about 252 miles (405.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.4 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 7:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.79 one way or $95.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Madawaska 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 Madawaska and South Portland Gardens. Straight-line distance: 252.04 mi (405.62 km).

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#1 Madawaska

Madawaska is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates46.8842100, -67.9472500
Altitude129
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: Noyes Road (-67.947063, 46.884259)
End: Devereaux Circle (-70.31519, 43.639038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 498 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.92 gal
41.33 L · about $47.79
Round trip
$95.57
21.84 gal · 82.66 L
Estimated CO2
97 kg one way
Round trip: 194.1 kg / 428 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $47.79 $95.57
Mid-grade $4.93 $53.78 $107.56
Premium $5.41 $59.08 $118.15
Diesel $6.44 $70.27 $140.54

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Madawaska and South Portland Gardens. The current time is 15:39:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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