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

The driving distance from South Paris, ME to South Portland Gardens, ME is about 47 miles (75.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
47.06 mi
01h 01m
Flight
41.58 mi
66.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.58 mi
Kilometers
66.92 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.06 mi
Kilometers
75.73 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Portland Gardens
Sun, Apr 19, 12:38 AM EDT
Return by in South Paris
Sun, Apr 19, 1:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Paris
2026-04-18T23:37
Arrive South Portland Gardens
Sun, Apr 19, 12:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Paris
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
Gray
ME

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

From South Paris
23.5 mi
00h 30m
To South Portland Gardens
23.6 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
49°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Square

    102 m · 11 sec · Market Square

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Fair Street

    2035 ft · 58 sec · Fair Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    8.5 mi · 15 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Pigeon Hill Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Pigeon Hill Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Maine Street

    10.6 mi · 16 min · Maine Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Shaker Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Shaker Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Maine Wildlife Park Way

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Maine Wildlife Park Way

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight

    2049 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    16.3 mi · 19 min · Maine Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Jetport

    1946 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Skyway Drive

    2156 ft · 1 min · Skyway Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Johnson Road

    885 ft · 15 sec · Johnson Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Western Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    1170 ft · 45 sec · Western Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Westbrook Street

    833 ft · 23 sec · Westbrook Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Devereaux Circle

    1156 ft · 51 sec · Devereaux Circle

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Devereaux Circle

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
16.3 mi · 35%
Maine Street
10.6 mi · 22%
Main Street
9.58 mi · 20%
Shaker Road
3.2 mi · 7%
Pigeon Hill Road
2.59 mi · 6%
Maine Wildlife Park Way
1.58 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

16.3 mi · 00h 19m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
41.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gray
00h 30m from South Paris
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving South Paris 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 South Paris to South Portland Gardens?

The road trip is about 47 miles (75.7 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Gray is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from South Paris and 23.6 miles from South Portland Gardens.

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

The direct path is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.55 one way or $13.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around South Paris and Mostly Cloudy near South Portland Gardens.

Stop Ideas Near Gray

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

19 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

26 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

32 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

41 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Paris and South Portland Gardens. Straight-line distance: 41.58 mi (66.92 km).

South Paris

#1 South Paris

Census-designated place in Oxford County, Maine

Population2,267
Coordinates44.2236800, -70.5133900
Altitude118
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: Main Street (-70.513326, 44.223578)
End: Devereaux Circle (-70.31519, 43.639038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.66 gal
6.29 L · about $6.55
Round trip
$13.10
3.32 gal · 12.58 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.5 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.55 $13.10
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.40 $14.80
Premium $4.86 $8.06 $16.13
Diesel $6.00 $9.96 $19.91

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between South Paris and South Portland Gardens. The current time is 23:37:23.

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.