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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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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.
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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
20.2 mi · 23 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
8.1 mi · 9 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn
1630 ft · 42 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street
4.2 mi · 6 min · Washington Street
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Merge slight right onto Minot Avenue
2665 ft · 39 sec · Minot Avenue
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Continue on Union Street Bypass
2067 ft · 31 sec · Union Street Bypass
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Merge slight right onto Center Street
2.9 mi · 4 min · Center Street
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Continue on Turner Road
2.9 mi · 3 min · Turner Road
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Continue on Auburn Road
12.7 mi · 14 min · Auburn Road
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Continue on Federal Road
9.5 mi · 11 min · Federal Road
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Continue on Bridge Street
155 m · 9 sec · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
60 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
992 ft · 27 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1680 ft · 33 sec · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Franklin Road
7.1 mi · 13 min · Franklin Road
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Turn right onto Chesterville Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Chesterville Road
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Continue on Wilton Road
2792 ft · 56 sec · Wilton Road
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Continue on Route 156
1.1 km · 1 min · Route 156
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Continue on North Chesterville Road
1.4 km · 2 min · North Chesterville Road
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Continue on Wilton Road
1698 ft · 36 sec · Wilton Road
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Turn left onto Chesterville Road
834 ft · 18 sec · Chesterville Road
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Turn right onto Lucy Knowles Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Lucy Knowles Road
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Turn left onto Vienna Road
565 ft · 16 sec · Vienna Road
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Turn right onto Philbrick Street
949 ft · 43 sec · Philbrick Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Farmington Falls Road
3.9 mi · 4 min · Farmington Falls Road
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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.
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
20.2 mi · 00h 23m
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greene.
Augusta, ME
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Freeport
Bath, Maine
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).
#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 New Sharon
City in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1,424 |
| Coordinates | 44.6389500, -70.0156100 |
| Altitude | 111 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Sharon (-70.01561, 44.63895)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 133 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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