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

The driving distance from South Portland Gardens, ME to Casco, ME is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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
30.73 mi
00h 52m
Flight
27.43 mi
44.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.43 mi
Kilometers
44.15 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.73 mi
Kilometers
49.45 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Casco
Sun, May 31, 12:59 AM EDT
Return by in South Portland Gardens
Sun, May 31, 1:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Portland Gardens
2026-05-31T00:06
Arrive Casco
Sun, May 31, 12:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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
North Windham
ME

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine

From South Portland Gardens
15.3 mi
00h 26m
To Casco
15.3 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Devereaux Circle

    1156 ft · 51 sec · Devereaux Circle

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Westbrook Street

    701 ft · 19 sec · Westbrook Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Western Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Johnson Road

    881 ft · 22 sec · Johnson Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Skyway Drive

    759 ft · 29 sec · Skyway Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1615 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Riverside Street, Larrabee Road

    2831 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Riverside Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Riverside Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Forest Avenue

    1426 ft · 34 sec · Forest Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Bridgton Road

    3.8 mi · 8 min · Bridgton Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Roosevelt Trail

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Trail

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Roosevelt Trail

    88 m · 10 sec · Roosevelt Trail

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Roosevelt Trail

    7.7 mi · 13 min · Roosevelt Trail

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2395 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Meadow Road

    8 mi · 14 min · Meadow Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Meadow Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roosevelt Trail
11.9 mi · 39%
Meadow Road
8.02 mi · 26%
Bridgton Road
3.81 mi · 12%
Riverside Street
2.03 mi · 7%
Maine Turnpike
1.93 mi · 6%
Western Avenue
1.32 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Meadow Road

Turn right onto Meadow Road

8.02 mi · 00h 14m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
27.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Windham
00h 26m from South Portland Gardens
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving South Portland Gardens and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Casco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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 15.3 miles from South Portland Gardens and 15.3 miles from Casco.

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

The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.26 one way or $8.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around South Portland Gardens and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Casco.

Stop Ideas Near North Windham

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

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

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

23 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Freeport

27 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

36 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

38 mi away
130 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Portland Gardens and Casco. Straight-line distance: 27.43 mi (44.15 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
Casco

#2 Casco

City in United States of America

Population3,940
Coordinates44.0067400, -70.5228400
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: South Portland Gardens (-70.31533, 43.63897)
End: Casco (-70.52284, 44.00674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.1 L · about $4.26
Round trip
$8.52
2.16 gal · 8.2 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.26 $8.52
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.81 $9.63
Premium $4.86 $5.25 $10.49
Diesel $6.00 $6.48 $12.95

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between South Portland Gardens and Casco. The current time is 00:06:23.

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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.