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

The driving distance from South Portland Gardens, ME to Lubec, ME is about 231.6 miles (372.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.2 miles (298 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
231.58 mi
05h 09m
Flight
185.2 mi
298.05 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.2 mi
Kilometers
298.05 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.58 mi
Kilometers
372.7 km
Drive Time
05h 09m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubec
Thu, Apr 23, 10:53 AM EDT
Return by in South Portland Gardens
Thu, Apr 23, 4:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Portland Gardens
2026-04-23T05:44
Arrive Lubec
Thu, Apr 23, 10:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:10 AM to 1:10 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Portland Gardens
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Stockton Springs
ME

City in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America

From South Portland Gardens
115.6 mi
02h 34m
To Lubec
115.9 mi
02h 34m

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

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Devereaux Circle

    1156 ft · 51 sec · Devereaux Circle

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Westbrook Street

    813 ft · 28 sec · Westbrook Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Western Avenue

    63 m · 8 sec · Western Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Westbrook Street

    531 ft · 15 sec · Westbrook Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North: Portland

    1.4 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    49.9 mi · 58 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 3: Augusta, Belfast

    767 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    834 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Augusta Bypass

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Augusta Bypass

  11. 11

    Continue on North Belfast Avenue

    8.1 mi · 12 min · North Belfast Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Belfast Road

    1077 ft · 17 sec · Belfast Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Route 3

    17.6 mi · 21 min · Route 3

  14. 14

    Continue on Acadia Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Belfast Augusta Road West

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Belfast Augusta Road West

  16. 16

    Continue on Augusta Road

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Belmont Avenue

    4 mi · 5 min · Belmont Avenue

  18. 18

    Take the exit left

    1586 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Route 1

    1.1 km · 1 min · Route 1

  20. 20

    Continue on Searsport Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Searsport Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on West Main Street

    7 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on East Main Street

    6.3 mi · 8 min · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on US Highway 1

    1.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 1

  24. 24

    Continue on Route 1

    155 m · 12 sec · Route 1

  25. 25

    Continue on Route 1

    1 mi · 1 min · Route 1

  26. 26

    Continue on Acadia Highway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Acadia Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Bucksport Road

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Bucksport Road

  28. 28

    Continue on West Main Street

    1116 ft · 17 sec · West Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Water Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Foster Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · Foster Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto High Street

    1615 ft · 43 sec · High Street

  32. 32

    Turn left

    30.6 mi · 46 min

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    1721 ft · 29 sec · Bridge Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Kennedy Highway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Kennedy Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on US Highway 1A

    3 mi · 5 min · US Highway 1A

  36. 36

    Continue on Kennedy Highway

    1084 ft · 18 sec · Kennedy Highway

  37. 37

    Continue on Main Street

    2784 ft · 47 sec · Main Street

  38. 38

    Continue on Route 1

    14 mi · 21 min · Route 1

  39. 39

    Continue on Harrington Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Harrington Road

  40. 40

    Continue on Outer Dublin Street

    1249 ft · 21 sec · Outer Dublin Street

  41. 41

    Continue on Dublin Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Dublin Street

  42. 42

    Continue on Main Street

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  43. 43

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  44. 44

    Continue on Route 1

    9.5 mi · 13 min · Route 1

  45. 45

    Turn right onto Lubec Road

    1 km · 2 min · Lubec Road

  46. 46

    Continue on County Road

    9.3 mi · 14 min · County Road

  47. 47

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  48. 48

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1900 ft · 44 sec · Washington Street

  49. 49

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    768 ft · 36 sec · Pleasant Street

  50. 50

    Turn right onto School Street

    4 m · 1 sec · School Street

  51. 51

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · School Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
51 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
50.8 mi · 22%
Route 1
25.3 mi · 11%
Route 3
17.6 mi · 8%
Acadia Highway
13.4 mi · 6%
Maine Turnpike
9.8 mi · 4%
County Road
9.28 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 295 North

Merge slight left

49.9 mi · 00h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.4 mi
185.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stockton Springs
02h 34m from South Portland Gardens
Leave By
6:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers near South Portland Gardens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 231.6 miles (372.7 km) and usually takes 05h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Stockton Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.6 miles from South Portland Gardens and 115.9 miles from Lubec.

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

The direct path is about 185.2 miles (298 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.23 one way or $64.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around South Portland Gardens is Slight Chance Rain Showers.

Stop Ideas Near Stockton Springs

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

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

BUS

Searsport, Maine

5 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

15 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Lincolnville, Maine

26 mi away
2512 Atlantic Highway
BUS

Bangor, Maine

37 mi away
1039 Union St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Portland Gardens and Lubec. Straight-line distance: 185.2 mi (298.05 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
Lubec

#2 Lubec

Town in Maine

Population1,267
Coordinates44.8606400, -66.9841500
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: South Portland Gardens (-70.31533, 43.63897)
End: Lubec (-66.98415, 44.86064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 373 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.17 gal
30.93 L · about $32.23
Round trip
$64.46
16.34 gal · 61.86 L
Estimated CO2
72.6 kg one way
Round trip: 145.2 kg / 320 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $32.23 $64.46
Mid-grade $4.46 $36.41 $72.83
Premium $4.86 $39.69 $79.38
Diesel $6.00 $49.00 $97.99

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 Lubec. The current time is 05:44:05.

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.