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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
106.47 mi
02h 15m
Flight
91.87 mi
147.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.87 mi
Kilometers
147.85 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.47 mi
Kilometers
171.35 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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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 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dixmont
Fri, Apr 17, 10:38 AM EDT
Return by in South Portland Gardens
Fri, Apr 17, 12:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Portland Gardens
2026-04-17T08:22
Arrive Dixmont
Fri, Apr 17, 10:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 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

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
Farmingdale
ME

Human settlement in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America

From South Portland Gardens
53.2 mi
01h 08m
To Dixmont
53.3 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
62°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

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.

  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

    531 ft · 15 sec · Westbrook Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North: Portland

    1.4 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    49.9 mi · 58 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    29.3 mi · 32 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 139: Fairfield, Benton

    1278 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Western Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Western Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Newhall Street

    1147 ft · 38 sec · Newhall Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lawrence Avenue

    152 m · 16 sec · Lawrence Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Bridge Street

    2449 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Neck Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Neck Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Clinton Avenue

    140 m · 12 sec · Clinton Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Sebasticook Bridge Road

    1254 ft · 36 sec · Sebasticook Bridge Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Unity Road

    6 mi · 9 min · Unity Road

  17. 17

    Continue on State Route 139

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Route 139

  18. 18

    Continue on Waterville Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Waterville Road

  19. 19

    Continue on School Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · School Street

  20. 20

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

    2394 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Bangor Road

    8.6 mi · 12 min · Bangor Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Western Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue

  23. 23

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
50.8 mi · 48%
Maine Turnpike
29.3 mi · 27%
Bangor Road
8.58 mi · 8%
Unity Road
5.95 mi · 6%
Western Avenue
2.46 mi · 2%
State Route 139
2.22 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
91.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmingdale
01h 08m from South Portland Gardens
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

13 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

29 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

30 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

35 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

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).

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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
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#2 Dixmont

Human settlement in United States of America

Population1,119
Coordinates44.6803500, -69.1628200
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Start: South Portland Gardens (-70.31533, 43.63897)
End: Dixmont (-69.16282, 44.68035)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.76 gal
14.22 L · about $14.83
Round trip
$29.67
7.52 gal · 28.44 L
Estimated CO2
33.4 kg one way
Round trip: 66.8 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Maine · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between South Portland Gardens and Dixmont. The current time is 08:22:35.

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.