How far is South Portland Gardens, ME from Bradley, ME?
The driving distance from South Portland Gardens, ME to Bradley, ME is about 145.8 miles (234.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Kennebec County in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Portland Gardens and Bradley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Portland Gardens and Bradley.
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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
531 ft · 15 sec · Westbrook Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North: Portland
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
49.9 mi · 58 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
79.2 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 395 South, ME 15 South: Bangor, Brewer
2241 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 55 sec
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 15 South: South Main Street, Brewer
1095 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on ME 15 Business North: Brewer
549 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto South Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on North Main Street
4.2 mi · 7 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Riverside Drive
3.1 mi · 5 min · Riverside Drive
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Continue on Main Street
4.6 mi · 8 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Bullen Street
74 m · 11 sec · Bullen Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bullen Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Portland Gardens and Bradley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
79.2 mi · 01h 26m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving South Portland Gardens and Mostly Sunny near Bradley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Portland Gardens to Bradley?
The road trip is about 145.8 miles (234.6 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?
Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.8 miles from South Portland Gardens and 72.9 miles from Bradley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 12:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.28 one way or $40.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around South Portland Gardens and Mostly Sunny near Bradley.
Stop Ideas Near Oakland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Waterville Opera House
Augusta City Hall
Inn At City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oakland.
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Damariscotta, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Portland Gardens and Bradley. Straight-line distance: 121.7 mi (195.85 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 Bradley
Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States
| Population | 1,483 |
| Coordinates | 44.9209000, -68.6280900 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bradley (-68.62809, 44.9209)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 235 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $20.28 | $40.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $22.91 | $45.82 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $24.97 | $49.94 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $30.82 | $61.65 |
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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