How far is Newport, ME from South Portland Gardens, ME?
The driving distance from Newport, ME to South Portland Gardens, ME is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.4 miles (156.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
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 Newport and South Portland Gardens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport and South Portland Gardens.
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Start on Main Street
3002 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Ox Bow Road
79 m · 5 sec · Ox Bow Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Ox Bow Road
1284 ft · 44 sec · Ox Bow Road
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Take the exit slight right
1648 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight right
53.5 mi · 58 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 Newport and South Portland Gardens.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Ox Bow Road
Merge slight right
53.5 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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Newport and Slight Chance Rain Showers near South Portland Gardens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newport to South Portland Gardens?
The road trip is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Farmingdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.8 miles from Newport and 52.9 miles from South Portland Gardens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.4 miles (156.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.71 one way or $29.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Newport and Slight Chance Rain Showers near South Portland Gardens.
Stop Ideas Near Farmingdale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Farmingdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newport and South Portland Gardens. Straight-line distance: 97.42 mi (156.78 km).
#1 Newport
Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States
| Population | 3,248 |
| Coordinates | 44.8353400, -69.2739400 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| 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: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $14.71 | $29.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $16.62 | $33.25 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $18.12 | $36.24 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $22.37 | $44.74 |
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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