How far is South Portland Gardens, ME from Chesterville, ME?
The driving distance from South Portland Gardens, ME to Chesterville, ME is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.1 miles (103.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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 01h 49m.
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.
City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Portland Gardens and Chesterville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Portland Gardens and Chesterville.
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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
20.2 mi · 23 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
8.1 mi · 9 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn
1630 ft · 42 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street
4.2 mi · 6 min · Washington Street
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Merge slight right onto Minot Avenue
2665 ft · 39 sec · Minot Avenue
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Continue on Union Street Bypass
2067 ft · 31 sec · Union Street Bypass
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Merge slight right onto Center Street
2.9 mi · 4 min · Center Street
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Continue on Turner Road
2.9 mi · 3 min · Turner Road
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Continue on Auburn Road
12.7 mi · 14 min · Auburn Road
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Continue on Federal Road
9.5 mi · 11 min · Federal Road
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Continue on Bridge Street
155 m · 9 sec · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
60 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
992 ft · 27 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1680 ft · 33 sec · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Franklin Road
7.1 mi · 13 min · Franklin Road
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Turn right onto Chesterville Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Chesterville Road
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Continue on Wilton Road
2792 ft · 56 sec · Wilton Road
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Continue on Route 156
1.1 km · 1 min · Route 156
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Continue on North Chesterville Road
1.4 km · 2 min · North Chesterville Road
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Continue on Wilton Road
1698 ft · 38 sec · Wilton Road
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Turn right onto Zions Hill Road
41 m · 7 sec · Zions Hill Road
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Turn left onto Valley Road
1.6 mi · 6 min · Valley Road
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Continue on Dutch Gap Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Dutch Gap Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Zions Hill Road
25 m · 4 sec · Zions Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Zions Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Portland Gardens and Chesterville.
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.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
20.2 mi · 00h 23m
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 Sunny leaving South Portland Gardens and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chesterville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Portland Gardens to Chesterville?
The road trip is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Lewiston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.7 miles from South Portland Gardens and 39.7 miles from Chesterville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.1 miles (103.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 2:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.05 one way or $22.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Portland Gardens and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chesterville.
Stop Ideas Near Lewiston
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 Lewiston.
Freeport
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Bath, Maine
Augusta, ME
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Portland Gardens and Chesterville. Straight-line distance: 64.04 mi (103.07 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 Chesterville
City in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,348 |
| Coordinates | 44.5511700, -70.0861700 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chesterville (-70.08617, 44.55117)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $11.05 | $22.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $12.48 | $24.96 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.60 | $27.20 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $16.79 | $33.58 |
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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