How far is South Portland Gardens, ME from Madawaska, ME?
The driving distance from South Portland Gardens, ME to Madawaska, ME is about 338.7 miles (545.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 274.3 miles (441.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 05m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Penobscot 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 Madawaska.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Portland Gardens and Madawaska.
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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
531 ft · 15 sec · Westbrook Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North: Portland
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
49.9 mi · 58 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
160.7 mi · 2 hr 49 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 158: Sherman, Patten
1493 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left
21 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
1898 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Station Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Station Road
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Continue on Route 11
933 ft · 16 sec · Route 11
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Continue on Station Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Station Road
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Continue on South Patten Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · South Patten Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on North Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · North Road
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Continue on Aroostook Scenic Highway
30.2 mi · 45 min · Aroostook Scenic Highway
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Continue on Masardis Road
11.7 mi · 17 min · Masardis Road
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Continue on Main Street
2216 ft · 43 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Station Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Station Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Portage Road
15.3 mi · 23 min · Portage Road
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Continue on Aroostook Road
30.6 mi · 45 min · Aroostook Road
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2301 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Clair-Fort Kent Bridge
1042 ft · 23 sec · Clair-Fort Kent Bridge
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Keep slight right to continue on Clair-Fort Kent Bridge
64 m · 13 sec · Clair-Fort Kent Bridge
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Rue Principale
1.4 mi · 3 min · Rue Principale
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Continue on Route 161
1.6 mi · 2 min · Route 161
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Continue on Route 120
3.1 mi · 5 min · Route 120
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Continue on Rue Principale
2.7 mi · 4 min · Rue Principale
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Continue on Route 120
2.9 mi · 4 min · Route 120
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Continue on Rue Centrale
2.1 mi · 3 min · Rue Centrale
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Continue on Route 120
2288 ft · 39 sec · Route 120
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Continue on Rue Saint-François
5.3 mi · 8 min · Rue Saint-François
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Turn right onto Rue Bridge
107 m · 8 sec · Rue Bridge
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Continue on Rue Bridge
988 ft · 27 sec · Rue Bridge
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Continue on Bridge Street
794 ft · 22 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Vital Drive
888 ft · 31 sec · Vital Drive
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto North 6th Avenue
14 m · 2 sec · North 6th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 6th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Portland Gardens and Madawaska.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
161 mi · 02h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving South Portland Gardens and Chance Rain Showers near Madawaska.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Portland Gardens to Madawaska?
The road trip is about 338.7 miles (545.1 km) and usually takes 07h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Howland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.3 miles from South Portland Gardens and 169.4 miles from Madawaska.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 274.3 miles (441.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.4 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.14 one way or $94.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Portland Gardens and Chance Rain Showers near Madawaska.
Stop Ideas Near Howland
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 Howland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Portland Gardens and Madawaska. Straight-line distance: 274.3 mi (441.45 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 Madawaska
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 3,715 |
| Coordinates | 47.3553200, -68.3217100 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| Country | United States |
End: Madawaska (-68.32171, 47.35532)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 545 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 13m |
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 | $47.14 | $94.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $53.26 | $106.52 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $58.05 | $116.11 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $71.66 | $143.33 |
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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