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

The driving distance from South Portland Gardens, ME to Dixfield, ME is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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
73.12 mi
01h 34m
Flight
62.23 mi
100.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.23 mi
Kilometers
100.15 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.12 mi
Kilometers
117.68 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dixfield
Sat, May 2, 7:45 PM EDT
Return by in South Portland Gardens
Sat, May 2, 9:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Portland Gardens
2026-05-02T18:10
Arrive Dixfield
Sat, May 2, 7:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 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
Lewiston
ME

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

From South Portland Gardens
36.5 mi
00h 47m
To Dixfield
36.5 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20.2 mi · 23 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Maine Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn

    1630 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Washington Street

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Minot Avenue

    2665 ft · 39 sec · Minot Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Union Street Bypass

    2067 ft · 31 sec · Union Street Bypass

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Center Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Center Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Turner Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Turner Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Auburn Road

    12.7 mi · 14 min · Auburn Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Federal Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Federal Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Canton Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Canton Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Turner Road

    1011 ft · 17 sec · Turner Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Turner Street

    3 mi · 4 min · Turner Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    4 mi · 6 min · Pleasant Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Auburn Road

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Auburn Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1217 ft · 21 sec · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on McLain Street

    132 m · 11 sec · McLain Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto River Road

    1075 ft · 34 sec · River Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    690 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Weld Street

    1048 ft · 26 sec · Weld Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Weld Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
28.3 mi · 39%
Auburn Road
19.4 mi · 27%
Washington Street
4.23 mi · 6%
Pleasant Street
4.03 mi · 6%
Turner Road
3.09 mi · 4%
Turner Street
2.97 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
62.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewiston
00h 47m from South Portland Gardens
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving South Portland Gardens and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Dixfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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 36.5 miles from South Portland Gardens and 36.5 miles from Dixfield.

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

The direct path is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.18 one way or $20.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 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 Dixfield.

Stop Ideas Near Lewiston

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

29 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

31 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

38 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Augusta, ME

44 mi away
9 Industrial Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Portland Gardens and Dixfield. Straight-line distance: 62.23 mi (100.15 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
Dixfield

#2 Dixfield

City in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America

Population2,481
Coordinates44.5339500, -70.4559000
Altitude133
CountryUnited States
Start: South Portland Gardens (-70.31533, 43.63897)
End: Dixfield (-70.4559, 44.53395)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.77 L · about $10.18
Round trip
$20.36
5.16 gal · 19.54 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.18 $20.36
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.50 $23.00
Premium $4.86 $12.53 $25.07
Diesel $6.00 $15.47 $30.94

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between South Portland Gardens and Dixfield. The current time is 18:10:45.

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.