How far is North Berwick, ME from South Portland Gardens, ME?

The driving distance from North Berwick, ME to South Portland Gardens, ME is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.32 mi
00h 40m
Flight
31.24 mi
50.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.24 mi
Kilometers
50.28 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.32 mi
Kilometers
56.85 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Portland Gardens
Sun, May 31, 3:03 AM EDT
Return by in North Berwick
Sun, May 31, 3:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Berwick
2026-05-31T02:22
Arrive South Portland Gardens
Sun, May 31, 3:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Berwick
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Biddeford
ME

City in York County, Maine

From North Berwick
17.6 mi
00h 20m
To South Portland Gardens
17.7 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Snow's Court

    19 m · 5 sec · Snow's Court

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Market Street

    46 m · 12 sec · Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    30 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Portland Street

    2102 ft · 1 min · Portland Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Wells Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Wells Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North Berwick Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · North Berwick Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sanford Road

    3133 ft · 1 min · Sanford Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    93 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    24.2 mi · 26 min · Maine Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward South Portland

    1988 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Samantha Smith Way

    110 m · 6 sec · Samantha Smith Way

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward South Portland

    1050 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    114 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto West Broadway

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Broadway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Westbrook Street

    1514 ft · 51 sec · Westbrook Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    68 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Westbrook Street

    740 ft · 21 sec · Westbrook Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Devereaux Circle

    1156 ft · 51 sec · Devereaux Circle

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Devereaux Circle

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
24.2 mi · 68%
North Berwick Road
5.16 mi · 15%
Sanford Road
1.25 mi · 4%
Downtown Portland
1.09 mi · 3%
Wells Street
0.92 mi · 3%
West Broadway
0.81 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

24.2 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
31.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Biddeford
00h 20m from North Berwick
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Berwick and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near South Portland Gardens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Biddeford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from North Berwick and 17.7 miles from South Portland Gardens.

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

The direct path is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.93 one way or $9.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around North Berwick and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near South Portland Gardens.

Stop Ideas Near Biddeford

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Biddeford, 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 Biddeford.

RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

1 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

7 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

22 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

23 mi away
696 Sanford Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Berwick and South Portland Gardens. Straight-line distance: 31.24 mi (50.28 km).

North Berwick

#1 North Berwick

Town in East Lothian, Scotland

Population4,745
Coordinates43.3037000, -70.7333900
Altitude43
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: Market Street (-70.733306, 43.303855)
End: Devereaux Circle (-70.31519, 43.639038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.72 L · about $4.93
Round trip
$9.86
2.5 gal · 9.44 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.93 $9.86
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.57 $11.14
Premium $4.86 $6.07 $12.15
Diesel $6.00 $7.50 $14.99

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between North Berwick and South Portland Gardens. The current time is 02:22:37.

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.