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

The driving distance from South Portland Gardens, ME to Ashland, ME is about 269.2 miles (433.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226.7 miles (364.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
269.25 mi
05h 17m
Flight
226.7 mi
364.84 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.7 mi
Kilometers
364.84 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
269.25 mi
Kilometers
433.32 km
Drive Time
05h 17m

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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 05h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ashland
Fri, Apr 17, 1:12 PM EDT
Return by in South Portland Gardens
Fri, Apr 17, 6:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Portland Gardens
2026-04-17T07:55
Arrive Ashland
Fri, Apr 17, 1:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:17 AM to 1:17 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Portland Gardens
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bangor
ME

City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

From South Portland Gardens
134.6 mi
02h 38m
To Ashland
134.7 mi
02h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
55°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    160.7 mi · 2 hr 49 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 158: Sherman, Patten

    1493 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    21 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1898 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Station Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Station Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Route 11

    933 ft · 16 sec · Route 11

  13. 13

    Continue on Station Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Station Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South Patten Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · South Patten Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · North Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Aroostook Scenic Highway

    30.2 mi · 45 min · Aroostook Scenic Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Masardis Road

    11.7 mi · 17 min · Masardis Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    2216 ft · 43 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Station Street

    588 ft · 13 sec · Station Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
161 mi · 60%
I 295 North
50.8 mi · 19%
Aroostook Scenic Highway
30.2 mi · 11%
Masardis Road
11.7 mi · 4%
Station Road
5.21 mi · 2%
North Road
4.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

161 mi · 02h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.5 mi
226.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bangor
02h 38m from South Portland Gardens
Leave By
6:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving South Portland Gardens and Chance Rain Showers near Ashland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 269.2 miles (433.3 km) and usually takes 05h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bangor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.6 miles from South Portland Gardens and 134.7 miles from Ashland.

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

The direct path is about 226.7 miles (364.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.48 one way or $74.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around South Portland Gardens and Chance Rain Showers near Ashland.

Stop Ideas Near Bangor

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

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

BUS

Bangor, Maine

3 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

14 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Searsport, Maine

39 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

46 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Portland Gardens and Ashland. Straight-line distance: 226.7 mi (364.84 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 South Portland Gardens

City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America

Population23,893
Coordinates43.6389700, -70.3153300
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Ashland

Town of the United States

Population1,214
Coordinates46.6311500, -68.4061500
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: South Portland Gardens (-70.31533, 43.63897)
End: Ashland (-68.40615, 46.63115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 433 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.5 gal
35.97 L · about $37.48
Round trip
$74.96
19 gal · 71.94 L
Estimated CO2
84.4 kg one way
Round trip: 168.9 kg / 372 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $37.48 $74.96
Mid-grade $4.46 $42.34 $84.68
Premium $4.86 $46.15 $92.30
Diesel $6.00 $56.97 $113.94

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between South Portland Gardens and Ashland. The current time is 07:55:20.

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.