How far is South Portland Gardens, ME from Mechanic Falls, ME?
The driving distance from South Portland Gardens, ME to Mechanic Falls, ME is about 37 miles (59.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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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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 54m.
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.
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Areas Of Frost
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Portland Gardens and Mechanic Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Portland Gardens and Mechanic Falls.
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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
759 ft · 29 sec · Skyway Drive
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Take the ramp left
1615 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
16.3 mi · 19 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 115, ME 4: Gray, New Gloucester
1800 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto West Gray Road
1242 ft · 35 sec · West Gray Road
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Turn right onto Maine Wildlife Park Way
1.2 mi · 2 min · Maine Wildlife Park Way
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Continue on Shaker Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Shaker Road
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Continue on Maine Street
10.5 mi · 16 min · Maine Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Main Street
89 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
26 m · 4 sec · Water Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Water Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Portland Gardens and Mechanic Falls.
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
16.3 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving South Portland Gardens and Areas Of Frost near Mechanic Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Portland Gardens to Mechanic Falls?
The road trip is about 37 miles (59.6 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Gray is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from South Portland Gardens and 18.5 miles from Mechanic Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.17 one way or $10.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around South Portland Gardens and Areas Of Frost near Mechanic Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Gray
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 Gray.
Freeport
Portland Transportation Center
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Bath, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Portland Gardens and Mechanic Falls. Straight-line distance: 32.89 mi (52.93 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 Mechanic Falls
Town in Maine, USA
| Population | 2,982 |
| Coordinates | 44.1117400, -70.3917200 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mechanic Falls (-70.39172, 44.11174)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.17 | $10.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.84 | $11.68 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.36 | $12.73 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.86 | $15.71 |
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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