How far is South Portland Gardens, ME from Acton, ME?
The driving distance from South Portland Gardens, ME to Acton, ME is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
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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 South Portland Gardens and Acton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Portland Gardens and Acton.
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Start on Devereaux Circle
1156 ft · 51 sec · Devereaux Circle
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Turn right onto Westbrook Street
813 ft · 28 sec · Westbrook Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Western Avenue
63 m · 8 sec · Western Avenue
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Continue on Westbrook Street
1258 ft · 38 sec · Westbrook Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
1 km · 1 min · Broadway
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Take the ramp slight right toward Maine Mall Road
1214 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Samantha Smith Way
1 mi · 2 min · Samantha Smith Way
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Take the exit left
2178 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
12.3 mi · 13 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 111: Biddeford
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Alfred Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street
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Continue on Alfred Road
8.2 mi · 9 min · Alfred Road
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Continue on Biddeford Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Biddeford Road
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Continue on Sanford Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Sanford Road
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Turn right onto Shaws Ridge Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Shaws Ridge Road
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
544 ft · 11 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn slight right
41 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Emery Mills Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Emery Mills Road
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Continue on State Route 109
3.4 mi · 5 min · State Route 109
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Turn right onto H Road
955 ft · 28 sec · H Road
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Turn left onto Sam Page Road
14 m · 2 sec · Sam Page Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sam Page Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Portland Gardens and Acton.
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
12.3 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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving South Portland Gardens and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Acton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Portland Gardens to Acton?
The road trip is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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 19.8 miles from South Portland Gardens and 19.8 miles from Acton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.52 one way or $11.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around South Portland Gardens and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Acton.
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 South Portland Gardens and Acton. Straight-line distance: 30.61 mi (49.27 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Acton
Town in Maine
| Population | 2,636 |
| Coordinates | 43.5342500, -70.9097800 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
End: Acton (-70.90978, 43.53425)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 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 | $5.52 | $11.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.24 | $12.48 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.40 | $16.79 |
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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