How far is South Portland Gardens, ME from Millinocket, ME?
The driving distance from South Portland Gardens, ME to Millinocket, ME is about 203.7 miles (327.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.3 miles (257.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Portland Gardens and Millinocket.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Portland Gardens and Millinocket.
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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
140.9 mi · 2 hr 29 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 157: Medway, Millinocket
1298 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left
29 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto Medway Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Medway Road
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Continue on Old Main Street
1523 ft · 29 sec · Old Main Street
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Continue on State Route 11
1418 ft · 35 sec · State Route 11
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Continue on Main Street
4 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 157
2.8 mi · 4 min · Route 157
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Continue on Central Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · Central Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Portland Gardens and Millinocket.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
141 mi · 02h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving South Portland Gardens and Chance Light Rain near Millinocket.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Portland Gardens to Millinocket?
The road trip is about 203.7 miles (327.8 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?
Palmyra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.8 miles from South Portland Gardens and 101.9 miles from Millinocket.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.3 miles (257.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.4 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 9:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.36 one way or $56.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Portland Gardens and Chance Light Rain near Millinocket.
Stop Ideas Near Palmyra
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 Palmyra.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Portland Gardens and Millinocket. Straight-line distance: 160.23 mi (257.86 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 Millinocket
City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 4,244 |
| Coordinates | 45.6572700, -68.7097600 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| Country | United States |
End: Millinocket (-68.70976, 45.65727)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 328 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
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 | $28.36 | $56.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $32.05 | $64.09 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $34.93 | $69.86 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $43.12 | $86.24 |
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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