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

The driving distance from South Portland Gardens, ME to Anson, ME is about 100 miles (160.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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
99.96 mi
02h 03m
Flight
82.84 mi
133.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.84 mi
Kilometers
133.32 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.96 mi
Kilometers
160.87 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anson
Wed, Apr 15, 3:03 PM EDT
Return by in South Portland Gardens
Wed, Apr 15, 5:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Portland Gardens
2026-04-15T12:59
Arrive Anson
Wed, Apr 15, 3:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Portland Gardens
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
Gardiner
ME

City in Maine

From South Portland Gardens
50 mi
01h 01m
To Anson
50 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
49°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Devereaux Circle

    1156 ft · 51 sec · Devereaux Circle

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Westbrook Street

    813 ft · 28 sec · Westbrook Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Western Avenue

    63 m · 8 sec · Western Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Westbrook Street

    531 ft · 15 sec · Westbrook Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North: Portland

    1.4 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    49.9 mi · 58 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    27.2 mi · 30 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 104: Waterville

    1365 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Norridgewock Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Norridgewock Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Pung Hill Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Pung Hill Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Middle Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Middle Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Norridgewock Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Norridgewock Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Waterville Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Waterville Road

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2113 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    980 ft · 17 sec · Bridge Street

  17. 17

    Continue on New Madison Road

    2058 ft · 35 sec · New Madison Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Madison Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Madison Road

  19. 19

    Continue on New Madison Road

    1 km · 57 sec · New Madison Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Old Point Avenue

    4 mi · 6 min · Old Point Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Madison Road

    1301 ft · 30 sec · Madison Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2556 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    108 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
50.8 mi · 51%
Maine Turnpike
27.2 mi · 27%
Norridgewock Road
5.51 mi · 6%
Old Point Avenue
4.04 mi · 4%
Waterville Road
3.71 mi · 4%
Madison Road
2.45 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 295 North

Merge slight left

49.9 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
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
82.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardiner
01h 01m from South Portland Gardens
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving South Portland Gardens and Mostly Cloudy near Anson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Portland Gardens to Anson?

The road trip is about 100 miles (160.9 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Gardiner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50 miles from South Portland Gardens and 50 miles from Anson.

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

The direct path is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.93 one way or $27.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around South Portland Gardens and Mostly Cloudy near Anson.

Stop Ideas Near Gardiner

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

14 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
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Wiscasset, Maine

27 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

29 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

34 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Portland Gardens and Anson. Straight-line distance: 82.84 mi (133.32 km).

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#1 South Portland Gardens

City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America

Population23,893
Coordinates43.6389700, -70.3153300
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Anson

#2 Anson

Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States

Population2,397
Coordinates44.7983900, -69.8892200
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: South Portland Gardens (-70.31533, 43.63897)
End: Anson (-69.88922, 44.79839)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.53 gal
13.35 L · about $13.93
Round trip
$27.85
7.06 gal · 26.7 L
Estimated CO2
31.4 kg one way
Round trip: 62.7 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.93 $27.85
Mid-grade $4.46 $15.73 $31.47
Premium $4.86 $17.15 $34.30
Diesel $6.00 $21.17 $42.34

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between South Portland Gardens and Anson. The current time is 12:59:38.

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.