How far is South Portland Gardens, ME from Hallowell, ME?
The driving distance from South Portland Gardens, ME to Hallowell, ME is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Portland Gardens and Hallowell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Portland Gardens and Hallowell.
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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
48.7 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 9, ME 126: Litchfield, Gardiner
1774 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto Lewiston Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lewiston Road
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Continue on Cobbossee Avenue
1.1 km · 60 sec · Cobbossee Avenue
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Continue on Lewiston Road
642 ft · 11 sec · Lewiston Road
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Continue on Central Street
916 ft · 15 sec · Central Street
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Turn straight onto Water Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Water Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
1471 ft · 29 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Maine Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · Maine Avenue
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Continue on Water Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Water Street
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Turn left onto Central Street
58 m · 8 sec · Central Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Portland Gardens and Hallowell.
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
48.7 mi · 00h 56m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving South Portland Gardens and Mostly Cloudy near Hallowell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Portland Gardens to Hallowell?
The road trip is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Topsham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from South Portland Gardens and 28.8 miles from Hallowell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.8 miles (83.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.01 one way or $16.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around South Portland Gardens and Mostly Cloudy near Hallowell.
Stop Ideas Near Topsham
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 Topsham.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Portland Gardens and Hallowell. Straight-line distance: 51.75 mi (83.29 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 Hallowell
City in Maine
| Population | 2,385 |
| Coordinates | 44.2859000, -69.7908800 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hallowell (-69.79088, 44.2859)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $8.01 | $16.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.05 | $18.10 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.86 | $19.72 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $12.17 | $24.35 |
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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