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

The driving distance from South Portland Gardens, ME to Mexico, ME is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.7 miles (104.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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
77.84 mi
01h 42m
Flight
64.72 mi
104.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.72 mi
Kilometers
104.15 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.84 mi
Kilometers
125.27 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mexico
Wed, Apr 15, 10:32 PM EDT
Return by in South Portland Gardens
Thu, Apr 16, 12:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Portland Gardens
2026-04-15T20:49
Arrive Mexico
Wed, Apr 15, 10:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 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
Lewiston
ME

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

From South Portland Gardens
38.9 mi
00h 51m
To Mexico
38.9 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
60°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20.2 mi · 23 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Maine Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn

    1630 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Washington Street

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Minot Avenue

    2665 ft · 39 sec · Minot Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Union Street Bypass

    2067 ft · 31 sec · Union Street Bypass

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Center Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Center Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Turner Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Turner Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Auburn Road

    12.7 mi · 14 min · Auburn Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Federal Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Federal Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Canton Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Canton Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Turner Road

    1011 ft · 17 sec · Turner Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Turner Street

    3 mi · 4 min · Turner Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    4 mi · 6 min · Pleasant Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Auburn Road

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Auburn Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Oxford Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Oxford Road

  23. 23

    Continue on State Route 108

    3.1 mi · 5 min · State Route 108

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Veterans Street

    1513 ft · 32 sec · Veterans Street

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road

    833 ft · 28 sec · River Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Street

    2888 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Roxbury Road

    1491 ft · 51 sec · Roxbury Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Roxbury Road

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
28.3 mi · 36%
Auburn Road
19.4 mi · 25%
Washington Street
4.23 mi · 5%
Pleasant Street
4.03 mi · 5%
State Route 108
3.11 mi · 4%
Turner Road
3.09 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

20.2 mi · 00h 23m

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
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
64.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewiston
00h 51m from South Portland Gardens
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving South Portland Gardens and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mexico.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Lewiston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.9 miles from South Portland Gardens and 38.9 miles from Mexico.

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

The direct path is about 64.7 miles (104.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.85 one way or $21.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around South Portland Gardens and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mexico.

Stop Ideas Near Lewiston

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

29 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

31 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

38 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Augusta, ME

44 mi away
9 Industrial Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Portland Gardens and Mexico. Straight-line distance: 64.72 mi (104.15 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
Photo coming soon

#2 Mexico

Town in Maine

Population2,635
Coordinates44.5609000, -70.5453400
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Start: South Portland Gardens (-70.31533, 43.63897)
End: Mexico (-70.54534, 44.5609)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.75 gal
10.4 L · about $10.85
Round trip
$21.70
5.5 gal · 20.8 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.9 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.85 $21.70
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.26 $24.51
Premium $4.86 $13.36 $26.72
Diesel $6.00 $16.49 $32.98

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between South Portland Gardens and Mexico. The current time is 20:49:58.

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.