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

The driving distance from South Portland Gardens, ME to Dayton, ME is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.33 mi
00h 37m
Flight
14.41 mi
23.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.41 mi
Kilometers
23.19 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.33 mi
Kilometers
32.71 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dayton
Tue, May 12, 6:56 PM EDT
Return by in South Portland Gardens
Tue, May 12, 7:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Portland Gardens
2026-05-12T18:18
Arrive Dayton
Tue, May 12, 6:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in South Portland Gardens
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Saco
ME

City in York County, Maine

From South Portland Gardens
10.1 mi
00h 18m
To Dayton
10.2 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, May 12 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1258 ft · 38 sec · Westbrook Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1 km · 1 min · Broadway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward Maine Mall Road

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Samantha Smith Way

    1 mi · 2 min · Samantha Smith Way

  8. 8

    Take the exit left

    2178 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    8 mi · 9 min · Maine Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach

    965 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

    2800 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

    769 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton

    965 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Buxton Road

    65 m · 4 sec · Buxton Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North Street

    2410 ft · 52 sec · North Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Garfield Street

    1 km · 2 min · Garfield Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bradley Street

    2628 ft · 53 sec · Bradley Street

  18. 18

    Continue on New County Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · New County Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Hollis Road

    1.4 mi · 6 min · Hollis Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Bickford Road

    1905 ft · 1 min · Bickford Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Wilderness Drive

    1485 ft · 2 min · Wilderness Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wilderness Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
108.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
7.99 mi · 39%
New County Road
4.62 mi · 23%
Hollis Road
1.45 mi · 7%
Samantha Smith Way
1.44 mi · 7%
RT-112 Buxton Rd
0.86 mi · 4%
Broadway
0.64 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

7.99 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
14.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saco
00h 18m from South Portland Gardens
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving South Portland Gardens and Mostly Sunny near Dayton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from South Portland Gardens and 10.2 miles from Dayton.

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

The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.84 one way or $5.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saco

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

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

RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

1 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

6 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

21 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

24 mi away
696 Sanford Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Portland Gardens and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 14.41 mi (23.19 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
Dayton

#2 Dayton

Town in Maine, USA

Population2,107
Coordinates43.549722, -70.575555
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Start: South Portland Gardens (-70.31533, 43.63897)
End: Dayton (-70.575555, 43.549722)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.71 L · about $2.84
Round trip
$5.68
1.44 gal · 5.42 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.84 $5.68
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.21 $6.42
Premium $4.86 $3.50 $7.00
Diesel $6.00 $4.32 $8.64

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between South Portland Gardens and Dayton. The current time is 18:18:27.

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.