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

The driving distance from South Portland Gardens, ME to Newport, ME is about 106.3 miles (171 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.4 miles (156.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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
106.25 mi
02h 03m
Flight
97.42 mi
156.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.42 mi
Kilometers
156.78 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.25 mi
Kilometers
170.99 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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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 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newport
Thu, Apr 23, 2:18 AM EDT
Return by in South Portland Gardens
Thu, Apr 23, 4:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Portland Gardens
2026-04-23T00:15
Arrive Newport
Thu, Apr 23, 2:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 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
Farmingdale
ME

Human settlement in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America

From South Portland Gardens
53.1 mi
01h 01m
To Newport
53.1 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Devereaux Circle

    1156 ft · 51 sec · Devereaux Circle

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Westbrook Street

    813 ft · 28 sec · Westbrook Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Western Avenue

    63 m · 8 sec · Western Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Westbrook Street

    531 ft · 15 sec · Westbrook Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North: Portland

    1.4 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    49.9 mi · 58 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    53.6 mi · 58 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 11, ME 100: Newport, Dexter

    1611 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    34 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Ox Bow Road

    2591 ft · 1 min · Ox Bow Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    70 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    2947 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
53.6 mi · 50%
I 295 North
50.8 mi · 48%
Main Street
0.56 mi · 1%
Ox Bow Road
0.49 mi
ME 11
0.33 mi
Westbrook Street
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

53.6 mi · 00h 58m

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
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
97.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmingdale
01h 01m from South Portland Gardens
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving South Portland Gardens and Chance Rain Showers near Newport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 106.3 miles (171 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Farmingdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.1 miles from South Portland Gardens and 53.1 miles from Newport.

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

The direct path is about 97.4 miles (156.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.79 one way or $29.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around South Portland Gardens and Chance Rain Showers near Newport.

Stop Ideas Near Farmingdale

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

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

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Augusta, ME

13 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
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Wiscasset, Maine

29 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
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Damariscotta, Maine

30 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

35 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Portland Gardens and Newport. Straight-line distance: 97.42 mi (156.78 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
Newport

#2 Newport

Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States

Population3,248
Coordinates44.8353400, -69.2739400
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Start: South Portland Gardens (-70.31533, 43.63897)
End: Newport (-69.27394, 44.83534)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.75 gal
14.19 L · about $14.79
Round trip
$29.59
7.5 gal · 28.38 L
Estimated CO2
33.3 kg one way
Round trip: 66.7 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $14.79 $29.59
Mid-grade $4.46 $16.71 $33.43
Premium $4.86 $18.22 $36.43
Diesel $6.00 $22.49 $44.98

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between South Portland Gardens and Newport. The current time is 00:15:04.

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.