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

The driving distance from South Portland Gardens, ME to Limerick, ME is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
31.9 mi
00h 52m
Flight
24.15 mi
38.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.15 mi
Kilometers
38.87 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.9 mi
Kilometers
51.34 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Limerick
Wed, May 13, 8:22 AM EDT
Return by in South Portland Gardens
Wed, May 13, 9:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Portland Gardens
2026-05-13T07:29
Arrive Limerick
Wed, May 13, 8:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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
Standish
ME

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

From South Portland Gardens
15.9 mi
00h 26m
To Limerick
16 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SE
Destination
57°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.3 km · 1 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 25: Rand Road, Westbrook Arterial

    1821 ft · 56 sec

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Westbrook Arterial

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Westbrook Arterial

  10. 10

    Continue on William B Clarke Drive

    2427 ft · 40 sec · William B Clarke Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    99 m · 14 sec · Spring Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2456 ft · 53 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto William B Clarke Drive

    2184 ft · 48 sec · William B Clarke Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Conant Street

    1805 ft · 39 sec · Conant Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · State Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Ossipee Trail East

    973 ft · 17 sec · Ossipee Trail East

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ossipee Trail

    21 m · 1 sec · Ossipee Trail

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Ossipee Trail

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ossipee Trail West

    36 m · 3 sec · Ossipee Trail West

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail West

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Ossipee Trail West

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Sokokis Avenue

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Sokokis Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Central Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Central Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Washington Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ossipee Trail
9.93 mi · 31%
Sokokis Avenue
4.88 mi · 15%
Main Street
3.71 mi · 12%
Ossipee Trail West
2.92 mi · 9%
Central Avenue
2.08 mi · 7%
Westbrook Arterial
1.67 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Ossipee Trail

Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail

9.91 mi · 00h 15m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
24.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Standish
00h 26m from South Portland Gardens
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving South Portland Gardens and Rain Showers Likely near Limerick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.3 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?

Standish is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.9 miles from South Portland Gardens and 16 miles from Limerick.

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

The direct path is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.46 one way or $8.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around South Portland Gardens and Rain Showers Likely near Limerick.

Stop Ideas Near Standish

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

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

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

23 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

28 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

28 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Freeport

38 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Portland Gardens and Limerick. Straight-line distance: 24.15 mi (38.87 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
Limerick

#2 Limerick

Town in Maine

Population3,061
Coordinates43.6884100, -70.7936700
Altitude166
CountryUnited States
Start: South Portland Gardens (-70.31533, 43.63897)
End: Limerick (-70.79367, 43.68841)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.26 L · about $4.46
Round trip
$8.92
2.26 gal · 8.52 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.46 $8.92
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.04 $10.07
Premium $4.86 $5.49 $10.98
Diesel $6.00 $6.78 $13.55

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between South Portland Gardens and Limerick. The current time is 07:29:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.