How far is South Portland Gardens, ME from Hampden, ME?
The driving distance from South Portland Gardens, ME to Hampden, ME is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
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 02h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Portland Gardens and Hampden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Portland Gardens and Hampden.
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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
76.4 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Cold Brook Road, Hermon, Hampden
1827 ft · 57 sec
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Turn right onto Coldbrook Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Coldbrook Road
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Take the ramp slight right
543 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Western Avenue
2421 ft · 1 min · Western Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Canoe Club Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Portland Gardens and Hampden.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
76.4 mi · 01h 23m
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 Clear leaving South Portland Gardens and Mostly Clear near Hampden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Portland Gardens to Hampden?
The road trip is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Sidney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.3 miles from South Portland Gardens and 65.4 miles from Hampden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 1:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.19 one way or $36.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around South Portland Gardens and Mostly Clear near Hampden.
Stop Ideas Near Sidney
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sidney.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Portland Gardens and Hampden. Straight-line distance: 105.82 mi (170.3 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 Hampden
Town in Maine, United States of America
| Population | 7,513 |
| Coordinates | 44.7445200, -68.8369800 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hampden (-68.83698, 44.74452)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $18.19 | $36.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $20.55 | $41.09 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $22.40 | $44.79 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $27.65 | $55.29 |
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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