How far is South Portland Gardens, ME from Charleston, ME?
The driving distance from South Portland Gardens, ME to Charleston, ME is about 133.5 miles (214.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.1 miles (190.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Portland Gardens and Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Portland Gardens and Charleston.
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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
53.6 mi · 58 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 11, ME 100: Newport, Dexter
1611 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left
34 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Ox Bow Road
2725 ft · 1 min · Ox Bow Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Moosehead Trail
37 m · 2 sec · Moosehead Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Moosehead Trail
4.7 mi · 7 min · Moosehead Trail
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Continue on Newport Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Newport Road
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Continue on Dexter Road
127 m · 8 sec · Dexter Road
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Turn right onto Exeter Road
7.4 mi · 13 min · Exeter Road
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Continue on Exeter Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Exeter Road
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Continue on Exeter Road
7.2 mi · 13 min · Exeter Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Dover Road
1721 ft · 29 sec · Dover Road
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Turn right onto Main Road
4 mi · 7 min · Main Road
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Turn left onto School Road
53 m · 11 sec · School Road
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Turn sharp left
16 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Portland Gardens and Charleston.
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
53.6 mi · 00h 58m
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 Charleston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Portland Gardens to Charleston?
The road trip is about 133.5 miles (214.9 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?
Sidney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.7 miles from South Portland Gardens and 66.8 miles from Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.1 miles (190.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 12:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.58 one way or $37.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around South Portland Gardens and Mostly Sunny near Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Sidney
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 Sidney.
Augusta, ME
Waldoboro, Maine
Damariscotta, Maine
Wiscasset, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Portland Gardens and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 118.1 mi (190.06 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 Charleston
Human settlement in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 1,675 |
| Coordinates | 45.0850600, -69.0405900 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| Country | United States |
End: Charleston (-69.04059, 45.08506)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $18.58 | $37.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $20.99 | $41.98 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $22.88 | $45.76 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $28.25 | $56.49 |
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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