How far is Madison, ME from South Portland Gardens, ME?
The driving distance from Madison, ME to South Portland Gardens, ME is about 99 miles (159.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.9 miles (133.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and South Portland Gardens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and South Portland Gardens.
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Start on Madison Road
1245 ft · 21 sec · Madison Road
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Continue on Old Point Avenue
4 mi · 6 min · Old Point Avenue
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Continue on New Madison Road
1 km · 57 sec · New Madison Road
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Continue on Madison Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Madison Road
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Continue on New Madison Road
2058 ft · 35 sec · New Madison Road
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Continue on Bridge Street
980 ft · 17 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2113 ft · 29 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Waterville Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Waterville Road
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Continue on Norridgewock Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Norridgewock Road
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Continue on Middle Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Middle Road
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Continue on Pung Hill Road
1.1 km · 60 sec · Pung Hill Road
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Continue on Norridgewock Road
1 mi · 2 min · Norridgewock Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp right
1306 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
27 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
50.2 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 9: Jetport
1039 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on ME 9: Jetport
149 m · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Westbrook Street
765 ft · 22 sec · Westbrook Street
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Turn slight right
68 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Westbrook Street
740 ft · 21 sec · Westbrook Street
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Turn left onto Devereaux Circle
1156 ft · 51 sec · Devereaux Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Devereaux Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison and South Portland Gardens.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 295 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
50.2 mi · 00h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Madison and Mostly Clear near South Portland Gardens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madison to South Portland Gardens?
The road trip is about 99 miles (159.3 km) and usually takes 01h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gardiner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.4 miles from Madison and 49.5 miles from South Portland Gardens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.9 miles (133.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.77 one way or $27.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Madison and Mostly Clear near South Portland Gardens.
Stop Ideas Near Gardiner
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and South Portland Gardens. Straight-line distance: 82.9 mi (133.42 km).
#1 Madison
Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States
| Population | 4,696 |
| Coordinates | 44.7975600, -69.8797800 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Portland Gardens
City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 23,893 |
| Coordinates | 43.6389700, -70.3153300 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Devereaux Circle (-70.31519, 43.639038)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $13.77 | $27.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $15.55 | $31.11 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $16.95 | $33.91 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $20.93 | $41.86 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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