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

The driving distance from South Portland Gardens, ME to Cornish, ME is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
31.58 mi
00h 50m
Flight
26.83 mi
43.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.83 mi
Kilometers
43.18 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.58 mi
Kilometers
50.83 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cornish
Tue, May 5, 12:11 AM EDT
Return by in South Portland Gardens
Tue, May 5, 1:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Portland Gardens
2026-05-04T23:21
Arrive Cornish
Tue, May 5, 12:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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
Standish
ME

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

From South Portland Gardens
15.8 mi
00h 25m
To Cornish
15.8 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.3 km · 1 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 25: Rand Road, Westbrook Arterial

    1821 ft · 56 sec

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Westbrook Arterial

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Westbrook Arterial

  10. 10

    Continue on William B Clarke Drive

    2427 ft · 40 sec · William B Clarke Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    99 m · 14 sec · Spring Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2456 ft · 53 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto William B Clarke Drive

    2184 ft · 48 sec · William B Clarke Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Conant Street

    1805 ft · 39 sec · Conant Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · State Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Ossipee Trail East

    973 ft · 17 sec · Ossipee Trail East

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ossipee Trail

    21 m · 1 sec · Ossipee Trail

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Ossipee Trail

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ossipee Trail West

    36 m · 3 sec · Ossipee Trail West

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail West

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Ossipee Trail West

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    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 Cornish.

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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ossipee Trail
9.93 mi · 31%
Ossipee Trail West
8.2 mi · 26%
Main Street
5.89 mi · 19%
Westbrook Arterial
1.67 mi · 5%
Western Avenue
1.32 mi · 4%
State Street
0.98 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Ossipee Trail

Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail

9.91 mi · 00h 15m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
26.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Standish
00h 25m from South Portland Gardens
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving South Portland Gardens and Mostly Sunny near Cornish.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Standish is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from South Portland Gardens and 15.8 miles from Cornish.

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

The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.38 one way or $8.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Standish

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

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

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

23 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

28 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

28 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Freeport

38 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Portland Gardens and Cornish. Straight-line distance: 26.83 mi (43.18 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
Cornish

#2 Cornish

Town in Maine, United States

Population1,447
Coordinates43.8048000, -70.8011700
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Start: South Portland Gardens (-70.31533, 43.63897)
End: Cornish (-70.80117, 43.8048)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.11 gal
4.22 L · about $4.38
Round trip
$8.76
2.22 gal · 8.44 L
Estimated CO2
9.9 kg one way
Round trip: 19.7 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.38 $8.76
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.95 $9.89
Premium $4.86 $5.39 $10.78
Diesel $6.00 $6.66 $13.31

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between South Portland Gardens and Cornish. The current time is 23:21:02.

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.