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

The driving distance from South Portland Gardens, ME to Harrison, ME is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.3 miles (60 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
44.17 mi
01h 07m
Flight
37.27 mi
59.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.27 mi
Kilometers
59.98 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.17 mi
Kilometers
71.08 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrison
Thu, Apr 23, 4:48 AM EDT
Return by in South Portland Gardens
Thu, Apr 23, 5:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Portland Gardens
2026-04-23T03:40
Arrive Harrison
Thu, Apr 23, 4:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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

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
Raymond
ME

Town in Maine

From South Portland Gardens
22.1 mi
00h 33m
To Harrison
22.1 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Devereaux Circle

    1156 ft · 51 sec · Devereaux Circle

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Westbrook Street

    701 ft · 19 sec · Westbrook Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Western Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Johnson Road

    881 ft · 22 sec · Johnson Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Skyway Drive

    759 ft · 29 sec · Skyway Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1615 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Riverside Street, Larrabee Road

    2831 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Riverside Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Riverside Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Forest Avenue

    1426 ft · 34 sec · Forest Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Bridgton Road

    3.8 mi · 8 min · Bridgton Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Roosevelt Trail

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Trail

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Roosevelt Trail

    88 m · 10 sec · Roosevelt Trail

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Roosevelt Trail

    20.5 mi · 30 min · Roosevelt Trail

  15. 15

    Continue on Portland Road

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Portland Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Harrison Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Harrison Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Bridgton Road

    1665 ft · 28 sec · Bridgton Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    1684 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    40 m · 6 sec · Mill Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mill Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roosevelt Trail
24.7 mi · 56%
Portland Road
4.34 mi · 10%
Bridgton Road
4.12 mi · 9%
Harrison Road
4.09 mi · 9%
Riverside Street
2.03 mi · 5%
Maine Turnpike
1.93 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Roosevelt Trail

Exit the roundabout onto Roosevelt Trail

20.5 mi · 00h 30m

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
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
37.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raymond
00h 33m from South Portland Gardens
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving South Portland Gardens and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Harrison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Raymond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from South Portland Gardens and 22.1 miles from Harrison.

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

The direct path is about 37.3 miles (60 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.15 one way or $12.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around South Portland Gardens and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Harrison.

Stop Ideas Near Raymond

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

30 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

31 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

43 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

44 mi away
11 First Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Portland Gardens and Harrison. Straight-line distance: 37.27 mi (59.98 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
Harrison

#2 Harrison

Town in Maine, United States

Population2,819
Coordinates44.1103500, -70.6792300
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Start: South Portland Gardens (-70.31533, 43.63897)
End: Harrison (-70.67923, 44.11035)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.9 L · about $6.15
Round trip
$12.31
3.12 gal · 11.8 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.15 $12.31
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.95 $13.91
Premium $4.86 $7.58 $15.16
Diesel $6.00 $9.36 $18.71

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between South Portland Gardens and Harrison. The current time is 03:40:37.

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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.