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

The driving distance from South Portland Gardens, ME to Camden, ME is about 85.1 miles (137 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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
85.1 mi
02h 04m
Flight
73.68 mi
118.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.68 mi
Kilometers
118.57 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.1 mi
Kilometers
136.96 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camden
Tue, Apr 28, 2:05 AM EDT
Return by in South Portland Gardens
Tue, Apr 28, 4:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Portland Gardens
2026-04-28T00:00
Arrive Camden
Tue, Apr 28, 2:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
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
Woolwich
ME

Town of the United States

From South Portland Gardens
42.5 mi
01h 02m
To Camden
42.6 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
47°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    25.7 mi · 31 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Mill Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Route 1

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Route 1

  12. 12

    Continue on Bath Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Bath Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Route 1

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Route 1

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Route 1

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Route 1

  16. 16

    Continue on Atlantic Highway

    9.1 mi · 13 min · Atlantic Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Camden Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Camden Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Farwell Drive

    1745 ft · 27 sec · Farwell Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on West Street

    4.1 mi · 7 min · West Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Commercial Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Commercial Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Elm Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Elm Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Bay View Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Bay View Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bay View Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
26.5 mi · 31%
Route 1
19 mi · 22%
Mill Street
9.16 mi · 11%
Atlantic Highway
9.13 mi · 11%
Camden Road
6.34 mi · 7%
West Street
4.12 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 295 North

Merge slight left

25.7 mi · 00h 31m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
73.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woolwich
01h 02m from South Portland Gardens
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving South Portland Gardens and Sunny near Camden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.1 miles (137 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Woolwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.5 miles from South Portland Gardens and 42.6 miles from Camden.

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

The direct path is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 $11.83 one way or $23.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Portland Gardens and Sunny near Camden.

Stop Ideas Near Woolwich

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

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

BUS

Bath, Maine

2 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

11 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

12 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

25 mi away
167 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Portland Gardens and Camden. Straight-line distance: 73.68 mi (118.57 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
Camden

#2 Camden

Town in Maine, United States

Population4,806
Coordinates44.2098000, -69.0647600
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: South Portland Gardens (-70.31533, 43.63897)
End: Camden (-69.06476, 44.2098)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3 gal
11.37 L · about $11.83
Round trip
$23.67
6 gal · 22.74 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.3 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.83 $23.67
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.37 $26.74
Premium $4.86 $14.57 $29.15
Diesel $6.00 $17.99 $35.98

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 28, 2026

There is no time difference between South Portland Gardens and Camden. The current time is 00:00:38.

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.