How far is South Portland Gardens, ME from Bridgton, ME?
The driving distance from South Portland Gardens, ME to Bridgton, ME is about 40 miles (64.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.2 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
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.
Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Portland Gardens and Bridgton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Portland Gardens and Bridgton.
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Start on Devereaux Circle
1156 ft · 51 sec · Devereaux Circle
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Turn right onto Westbrook Street
701 ft · 19 sec · Westbrook Street
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Turn right onto Western Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue
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Continue on Johnson Road
881 ft · 22 sec · Johnson Road
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Turn left onto Skyway Drive
759 ft · 29 sec · Skyway Drive
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Take the ramp left
1615 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
1.9 mi · 2 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Riverside Street, Larrabee Road
2831 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Riverside Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Riverside Street
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Turn left onto Forest Avenue
1426 ft · 34 sec · Forest Avenue
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Continue on Bridgton Road
3.8 mi · 8 min · Bridgton Road
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Continue on Roosevelt Trail
4.2 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Roosevelt Trail
88 m · 10 sec · Roosevelt Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Roosevelt Trail
20.5 mi · 30 min · Roosevelt Trail
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Continue on Portland Road
4.3 mi · 5 min · Portland Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
3071 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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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 Bridgton.
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.
Roosevelt Trail
Exit the roundabout onto Roosevelt Trail
20.5 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Light Rain leaving South Portland Gardens and Mostly Cloudy near Bridgton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Portland Gardens to Bridgton?
The road trip is about 40 miles (64.4 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?
North Windham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20 miles from South Portland Gardens and 20 miles from Bridgton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around South Portland Gardens and Mostly Cloudy near Bridgton.
Stop Ideas Near North Windham
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 North Windham.
Portland Transportation Center
Freeport
Old Orchard Beach
Saco Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Portland Gardens and Bridgton. Straight-line distance: 34.9 mi (56.16 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 Bridgton
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 5,509 |
| Coordinates | 44.0547900, -70.7128400 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bridgton (-70.71284, 44.05479)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 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 | $5.56 | $11.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.28 | $12.57 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.85 | $13.70 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.46 | $16.91 |
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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