How far is Shapleigh, ME from South Portland Gardens, ME?
The driving distance from Shapleigh, ME to South Portland Gardens, ME is about 39 miles (62.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Maine, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shapleigh and South Portland Gardens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shapleigh and South Portland Gardens.
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Start on Shapleigh Corner Road
65 m · 7 sec · Shapleigh Corner Road
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Continue on Shapleigh Corner Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Shapleigh Corner Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Emery Mills Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Emery Mills Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Turn sharp left onto Bridge Street
694 ft · 14 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Shaws Ridge Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Shaws Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Sanford Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Sanford Road
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Continue on Biddeford Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Biddeford Road
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Continue on Alfred Road
8.2 mi · 9 min · Alfred Road
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Continue on Alfred Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street
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Take the ramp left
735 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North Toll: Portland, Augusta
1317 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
12.2 mi · 13 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward South Portland
1988 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Samantha Smith Way
110 m · 6 sec · Samantha Smith Way
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Take the exit slight right toward South Portland
1050 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
114 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto West Broadway
1.3 km · 2 min · West 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 Shapleigh 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.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
12.2 mi · 00h 13m
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 Cloudy leaving Shapleigh and Mostly Cloudy near South Portland Gardens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shapleigh to South Portland Gardens?
The road trip is about 39 miles (62.7 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Dayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Shapleigh and 19.6 miles from South Portland Gardens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.44 one way or $10.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Shapleigh and Mostly Cloudy near South Portland Gardens.
Stop Ideas Near Dayton
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 Dayton.
Saco Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Portland Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shapleigh and South Portland Gardens. Straight-line distance: 27.51 mi (44.28 km).
#1 Shapleigh
Town in Maine
| Population | 2,769 |
| Coordinates | 43.5406400, -70.8481200 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| 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: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.44 | $10.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.15 | $12.30 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.70 | $13.41 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.28 | $16.55 |
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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