How far is South Portland Gardens, ME from Dixmont, ME?
The driving distance from South Portland Gardens, ME to Dixmont, ME is about 106.5 miles (171.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.9 miles (147.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Portland Gardens and Dixmont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Portland Gardens and Dixmont.
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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
29.3 mi · 32 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 139: Fairfield, Benton
1278 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Western Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Western Avenue
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Turn right onto Newhall Street
1147 ft · 38 sec · Newhall Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lawrence Avenue
152 m · 16 sec · Lawrence Avenue
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Continue on Bridge Street
2449 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on Neck Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Neck Road
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Turn left onto Clinton Avenue
140 m · 12 sec · Clinton Avenue
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Turn right onto Sebasticook Bridge Road
1254 ft · 36 sec · Sebasticook Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Unity Road
6 mi · 9 min · Unity Road
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Continue on State Route 139
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Route 139
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Continue on Waterville Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Waterville Road
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Continue on School Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · School Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
2394 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Bangor Road
8.6 mi · 12 min · Bangor Road
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Continue on Western Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Western Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Portland Gardens and Dixmont.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 295 North
Merge slight left
49.9 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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving South Portland Gardens and Rain Showers Likely near Dixmont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Portland Gardens to Dixmont?
The road trip is about 106.5 miles (171.4 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Farmingdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.2 miles from South Portland Gardens and 53.3 miles from Dixmont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.9 miles (147.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 1:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.83 one way or $29.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around South Portland Gardens and Rain Showers Likely near Dixmont.
Stop Ideas Near Farmingdale
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 Farmingdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Portland Gardens and Dixmont. Straight-line distance: 91.87 mi (147.85 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 Dixmont
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 1,119 |
| Coordinates | 44.6803500, -69.1628200 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dixmont (-69.16282, 44.68035)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 171 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $14.83 | $29.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $16.76 | $33.52 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $18.27 | $36.53 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $22.55 | $45.10 |
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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