How far is South Portland Gardens, ME from Lake Arrowhead, ME?
The driving distance from South Portland Gardens, ME to Lake Arrowhead, ME is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 00h 52m.
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.
City in York County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Portland Gardens and Lake Arrowhead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Portland Gardens and Lake Arrowhead.
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Start on Devereaux Circle
1156 ft · 51 sec · Devereaux Circle
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Turn right onto Westbrook Street
701 ft · 19 sec · Westbrook Street
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Turn right onto Western Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue
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Continue on Johnson Road
881 ft · 22 sec · Johnson Road
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Turn left onto Skyway Drive
3124 ft · 2 min · Skyway Drive
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Turn left onto Congress Street
1176 ft · 23 sec · Congress Street
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Continue on County Road
7.4 mi · 14 min · County Road
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Continue on Portland Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Portland Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Bar Mills Road
2 mi · 4 min · Bar Mills Road
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Turn right onto Cape Road
7.3 mi · 13 min · Cape Road
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Turn left onto Doles Ridge Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Doles Ridge Road
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Turn left onto New Dam Road
1 mi · 3 min · New Dam Road
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Turn right onto Old Portland Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Old Portland Road
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Turn right onto Crescent Drive
82 m · 13 sec · Crescent Drive
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Turn right onto Pioneer Circle
64 m · 9 sec · Pioneer Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pioneer Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Portland Gardens and Lake Arrowhead.
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.
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7.37 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving South Portland Gardens and Chance Rain Showers near Lake Arrowhead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Portland Gardens to Lake Arrowhead?
The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Hollis Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from South Portland Gardens and 13.6 miles from Lake Arrowhead.
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 6.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.06 one way or $8.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around South Portland Gardens and Chance Rain Showers near Lake Arrowhead.
Stop Ideas Near Hollis Center
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 Hollis Center.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Portland Gardens and Lake Arrowhead. 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 Lake Arrowhead
Lake Arrowhead is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.6636900, -70.7347800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Arrowhead (-70.73478, 43.66369)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.23 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $4.61 | $9.22 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $5.07 | $10.14 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $6.14 | $12.27 |
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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