How far is Scarborough, ME from South Portland Gardens, ME?
The driving distance from Scarborough, ME to South Portland Gardens, ME is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m 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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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 Scarborough and South Portland Gardens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scarborough and South Portland Gardens.
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Start on Highland Avenue
81 m · 11 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto Black Point Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Black Point Road
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Turn right onto Route 1
1.1 mi · 2 min · Route 1
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Keep slight left to continue on Scarborough Connector
1.7 mi · 2 min · Scarborough Connector
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Take the exit slight right
878 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right
46 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Broadway
1450 ft · 39 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto Westbrook Street
1514 ft · 51 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 Scarborough and South Portland Gardens.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Scarborough Connector
Keep slight left to continue on Scarborough Connector
1.71 mi · 00h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain leaving Scarborough and Light Rain near South Portland Gardens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scarborough to South Portland Gardens?
The road trip is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?
West Scarborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.6 miles from Scarborough and 2.7 miles from South Portland Gardens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.75 one way or $1.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Scarborough and Light Rain near South Portland Gardens.
Stop Ideas Near West Scarborough
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 West Scarborough.
Old Orchard Beach
Saco Transportation Center
Portland Transportation Center
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scarborough and South Portland Gardens. Straight-line distance: 4.21 mi (6.78 km).
#1 Scarborough
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States
| Population | 21,527 |
| Coordinates | 43.5781400, -70.3217200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.75 | $1.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $0.85 | $1.69 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $0.92 | $1.85 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $1.14 | $2.28 |
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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