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

The driving distance from South Portland Gardens, ME to Frenchville, ME is about 329.8 miles (530.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 268.5 miles (432.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
329.74 mi
06h 51m
Flight
268.53 mi
432.15 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
268.53 mi
Kilometers
432.15 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
329.74 mi
Kilometers
530.66 km
Drive Time
06h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frenchville
Thu, Oct 15, 9:41 PM EDT
Return by in South Portland Gardens
Fri, Oct 16, 4:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Portland Gardens
2026-10-15T14:50
Arrive Frenchville
Thu, Oct 15, 9:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:51 PM to 2:21 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Portland Gardens
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Howland
ME

City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America

From South Portland Gardens
164.5 mi
03h 25m
To Frenchville
165.2 mi
03h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
45°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    160.7 mi · 2 hr 49 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 158: Sherman, Patten

    1493 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    21 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1898 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Station Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Station Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Route 11

    933 ft · 16 sec · Route 11

  13. 13

    Continue on Station Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Station Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South Patten Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · South Patten Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · North Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Aroostook Scenic Highway

    30.2 mi · 45 min · Aroostook Scenic Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Masardis Road

    11.7 mi · 17 min · Masardis Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    2216 ft · 43 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Station Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Station Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Portage Road

    15.3 mi · 23 min · Portage Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Aroostook Road

    30.6 mi · 45 min · Aroostook Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    655 ft · 21 sec · Bridge Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Market Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Market Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Frenchville Road

    7 mi · 11 min · Frenchville Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Main Street

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Saint Agatha Avenue

    22 m · 8 sec · Saint Agatha Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left

    14 m · 3 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
31 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
161 mi · 49%
I 295 North
50.8 mi · 15%
Aroostook Road
30.6 mi · 9%
Aroostook Scenic Highway
30.2 mi · 9%
Portage Road
15.3 mi · 5%
Masardis Road
11.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

161 mi · 02h 49m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 51m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.3 mi
268.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Howland
03h 25m from South Portland Gardens
Leave By
10:18 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 329.8 miles (530.7 km) and usually takes 06h 51m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Howland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.5 miles from South Portland Gardens and 165.2 miles from Frenchville.

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

The direct path is about 268.5 miles (432.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.3 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.89 one way or $101.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Howland

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

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

BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

37 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Bangor, Maine

48 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Searsport, Maine

89 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

95 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Portland Gardens and Frenchville. Straight-line distance: 268.53 mi (432.15 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
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#2 Frenchville

Frenchville is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.2808700, -68.3797600
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Start: South Portland Gardens (-70.31533, 43.63897)
End: Frenchville (-68.37976, 47.28087)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 531 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.63 gal
44.04 L · about $50.89
Round trip
$101.79
23.26 gal · 88.08 L
Estimated CO2
103.4 kg one way
Round trip: 206.7 kg / 456 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $50.89 $101.79
Mid-grade $4.93 $57.28 $114.56
Premium $5.41 $62.92 $125.84
Diesel $6.44 $74.84 $149.68

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between South Portland Gardens and Frenchville. The current time is 14:50:03.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.