How far is South Portland Gardens, ME from Kennebunk, ME?
The driving distance from South Portland Gardens, ME to Kennebunk, ME is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in York County, Maine
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Portland Gardens and Kennebunk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Portland Gardens and Kennebunk.
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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
1258 ft · 38 sec · Westbrook Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
1 km · 1 min · Broadway
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Take the ramp slight right toward Maine Mall Road
1214 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Samantha Smith Way
1 mi · 2 min · Samantha Smith Way
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Take the exit left
2178 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
18.1 mi · 19 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 35: Kennebunk, Kennebunkport
70 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on ME 35: Kennebunk, Kennebunkport
1583 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
1463 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Alewive Road
1032 ft · 31 sec · Alewive Road
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Turn left onto Fletcher Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Fletcher Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fletcher Street
27 m · 2 sec · Fletcher Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Fletcher Street
2352 ft · 52 sec · Fletcher Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1575 ft · 54 sec · Main Street
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Continue on York Street
680 ft · 25 sec · York Street
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Turn right onto Friend Street
39 m · 6 sec · Friend Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Friend Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Portland Gardens and Kennebunk.
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.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
18.1 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers Likely leaving South Portland Gardens and Rain Showers Likely near Kennebunk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Portland Gardens to Kennebunk?
The road trip is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Saco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from South Portland Gardens and 12.1 miles from Kennebunk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around South Portland Gardens and Rain Showers Likely near Kennebunk.
Stop Ideas Near Saco
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 Saco.
Saco Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Portland Transportation Center
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Portland Gardens and Kennebunk. Straight-line distance: 21.04 mi (33.86 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 Kennebunk
Town in Maine
| Population | 11,706 |
| Coordinates | 43.3839700, -70.5447800 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kennebunk (-70.54478, 43.38397)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.35 | $6.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.79 | $7.58 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.10 | $10.19 |
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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