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

The driving distance from Orrington, ME to South Portland Gardens, ME is about 137.6 miles (221.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.5 miles (169.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
137.62 mi
02h 12m
Flight
105.53 mi
169.83 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.53 mi
Kilometers
169.83 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.62 mi
Kilometers
221.48 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Portland Gardens
Sun, May 3, 5:35 AM EDT
Return by in Orrington
Sun, May 3, 7:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orrington
2026-05-03T03:23
Arrive South Portland Gardens
Sun, May 3, 5:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orrington
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Vassalboro
ME

City in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America

From Orrington
68.7 mi
01h 06m
To South Portland Gardens
68.9 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Light Rain

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph N
Destination
43°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Drive

    21 m · 6 sec · Center Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto River Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · River Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    45 m · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Newport

    1530 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    79 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  9. 9

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

    50.2 mi · 58 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 9: Jetport

    1039 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on ME 9: Jetport

    149 m · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Westbrook Street

    765 ft · 22 sec · Westbrook Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    68 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Westbrook Street

    740 ft · 21 sec · Westbrook Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Devereaux Circle

    1156 ft · 51 sec · Devereaux Circle

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Devereaux Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Orrington 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
79.3 mi · 58%
I 295 South
50.2 mi · 36%
South Main Street
3.9 mi · 3%
River Road
3.27 mi · 2%
ME 9
0.29 mi
Westbrook Street
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

79 mi · 01h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.1 mi
105.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vassalboro
01h 06m from Orrington
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Orrington and 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 Orrington to South Portland Gardens?

The road trip is about 137.6 miles (221.5 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Vassalboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.7 miles from Orrington and 68.9 miles from South Portland Gardens.

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

The direct path is about 105.5 miles (169.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.17 one way or $38.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Orrington and Chance Rain Showers near South Portland Gardens.

Stop Ideas Near Vassalboro

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Vassalboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 7.7 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Augusta City Hall
Meeting point 10.1 mi away

Augusta City Hall

Augusta , ME
16 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10 mi away

Inn At City Hall

Augusta , ME
1 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Retirement home

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

15 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

46 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

49 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

52 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orrington and South Portland Gardens. Straight-line distance: 105.53 mi (169.83 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Orrington

City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America

Population3,668
Coordinates44.7311800, -68.8264300
Altitude40
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: Center Drive (-68.826489, 44.731082)
End: Devereaux Circle (-70.31519, 43.639038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.86 gal
18.38 L · about $19.17
Round trip
$38.35
9.72 gal · 36.76 L
Estimated CO2
43.2 kg one way
Round trip: 86.4 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $19.17 $38.35
Mid-grade $4.46 $21.66 $43.32
Premium $4.86 $23.61 $47.22
Diesel $6.00 $29.15 $58.29

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Orrington and South Portland Gardens. The current time is 03:23:08.

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.