How far is South Portland Gardens, ME from New Sharon, ME?

The driving distance from South Portland Gardens, ME to New Sharon, ME is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.74 mi
01h 48m
Flight
70.67 mi
113.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.67 mi
Kilometers
113.74 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.74 mi
Kilometers
133.16 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Sharon
Sun, May 31, 9:51 AM EDT
Return by in South Portland Gardens
Sun, May 31, 11:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Portland Gardens
2026-05-31T08:03
Arrive New Sharon
Sun, May 31, 9:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Greene
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From South Portland Gardens
41.4 mi
00h 54m
To New Sharon
41.4 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Federal Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Bridge Street

    155 m · 9 sec · Bridge Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    60 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Church Street

    992 ft · 27 sec · Church Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1680 ft · 33 sec · Pleasant Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Franklin Road

    7.1 mi · 13 min · Franklin Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Chesterville Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Chesterville Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Wilton Road

    2792 ft · 56 sec · Wilton Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Route 156

    1.1 km · 1 min · Route 156

  25. 25

    Continue on North Chesterville Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Chesterville Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Wilton Road

    1698 ft · 36 sec · Wilton Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Chesterville Road

    834 ft · 18 sec · Chesterville Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Lucy Knowles Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Lucy Knowles Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Vienna Road

    565 ft · 16 sec · Vienna Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Philbrick Street

    949 ft · 43 sec · Philbrick Street

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Farmington Falls Road

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Farmington Falls Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Falls Road

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
28.3 mi · 34%
Auburn Road
12.7 mi · 15%
Federal Road
9.47 mi · 11%
Franklin Road
7.15 mi · 9%
Washington Street
4.23 mi · 5%
Farmington Falls Road
3.92 mi · 5%
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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
70.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greene
00h 54m from South Portland Gardens
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving South Portland Gardens and Rain Showers Likely near New Sharon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Greene is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from South Portland Gardens and 41.4 miles from New Sharon.

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

The direct path is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.52 one way or $23.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around South Portland Gardens and Rain Showers Likely near New Sharon.

Stop Ideas Near Greene

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

33 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

35 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

37 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Bath, Maine

40 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Portland Gardens and New Sharon. Straight-line distance: 70.67 mi (113.74 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
New Sharon

#2 New Sharon

City in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States of America

Population1,424
Coordinates44.6389500, -70.0156100
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Start: South Portland Gardens (-70.31533, 43.63897)
End: New Sharon (-70.01561, 44.63895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.92 gal
11.05 L · about $11.52
Round trip
$23.04
5.84 gal · 22.1 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 51.9 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.52 $23.04
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.01 $26.03
Premium $4.86 $14.19 $28.37
Diesel $6.00 $17.51 $35.02

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between South Portland Gardens and New Sharon. The current time is 08:03:27.

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.