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

The driving distance from Sidney, ME to South Portland Gardens, ME is about 67.8 miles (109.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.9 miles (98 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
67.77 mi
01h 08m
Flight
60.91 mi
98.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.91 mi
Kilometers
98.02 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.77 mi
Kilometers
109.07 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Portland Gardens
Sat, May 30, 7:04 PM EDT
Return by in Sidney
Sat, May 30, 8:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sidney
2026-05-30T17:56
Arrive South Portland Gardens
Sat, May 30, 7:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sidney
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
Bowdoinham
ME

City in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States of America

From Sidney
33.9 mi
00h 34m
To South Portland Gardens
33.9 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NE
Destination
54°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Thayer Road

    90 m · 15 sec · Thayer Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West River Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · West River Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Augusta Bypass

    1.2 km · 1 min · Augusta Bypass

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Alfond Roundabout

    30 m · 2 sec · Augusta Bypass

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary onto Augusta Bypass

    1837 ft · 25 sec · Augusta Bypass

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bonenfant Roundabout

    1 m · 1 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary

    2084 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    9.9 mi · 11 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 Sidney 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
50.2 mi · 74%
Bonenfant Roundabout
10.3 mi · 15%
West River Road
5.25 mi · 8%
Augusta Bypass
1.08 mi · 2%
ME 9
0.29 mi
Westbrook Street
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

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

50.2 mi · 00h 58m

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
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
60.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowdoinham
00h 34m from Sidney
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Sidney 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 Sidney to South Portland Gardens?

The road trip is about 67.8 miles (109.1 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Bowdoinham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from Sidney and 33.9 miles from South Portland Gardens.

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

The direct path is about 60.9 miles (98 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.43 one way or $18.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Sidney and Mostly Cloudy near South Portland Gardens.

Stop Ideas Near Bowdoinham

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

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

BUS

Bath, Maine

12 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

12 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

17 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

24 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sidney and South Portland Gardens. Straight-line distance: 60.91 mi (98.02 km).

Sidney

#1 Sidney

Town in Maine, United States

Population4,543
Coordinates44.4131200, -69.7289300
Altitude52
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: Thayer Road (-69.72876, 44.412838)
End: Devereaux Circle (-70.31519, 43.639038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.39 gal
9.05 L · about $9.43
Round trip
$18.86
4.78 gal · 18.1 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.5 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.43 $18.86
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.65 $21.30
Premium $4.86 $11.61 $23.22
Diesel $6.00 $14.33 $28.67

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Sidney and South Portland Gardens. The current time is 17:56:05.

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.