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

The driving distance from South Portland Gardens, ME to Parsonsfield, ME is about 42.9 miles (69 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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
42.9 mi
01h 16m
Flight
31.24 mi
50.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.24 mi
Kilometers
50.28 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.9 mi
Kilometers
69.04 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parsonsfield
Sun, Apr 19, 2:40 AM EDT
Return by in South Portland Gardens
Sun, Apr 19, 3:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Portland Gardens
2026-04-19T01:24
Arrive Parsonsfield
Sun, Apr 19, 2:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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
Limington
ME

Town in Maine

From South Portland Gardens
21.4 mi
00h 38m
To Parsonsfield
21.5 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.3 km · 1 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 25: Rand Road, Westbrook Arterial

    1821 ft · 56 sec

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Westbrook Arterial

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Westbrook Arterial

  10. 10

    Continue on William B Clarke Drive

    2427 ft · 40 sec · William B Clarke Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    99 m · 14 sec · Spring Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2456 ft · 53 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto William B Clarke Drive

    2184 ft · 48 sec · William B Clarke Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Conant Street

    1805 ft · 39 sec · Conant Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · State Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Ossipee Trail East

    973 ft · 17 sec · Ossipee Trail East

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ossipee Trail

    21 m · 1 sec · Ossipee Trail

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Ossipee Trail

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ossipee Trail West

    36 m · 3 sec · Ossipee Trail West

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail West

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Ossipee Trail West

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Sokokis Avenue

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Sokokis Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Central Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Central Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Washington Street

  25. 25

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

    105 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Parsonsfield Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Parsonsfield Road

  27. 27

    Continue on North Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · North Road

  28. 28

    Turn sharp left onto Merrill Hill Road

    2.1 mi · 8 min · Merrill Hill Road

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Merrill Hill Road

    49 m · 7 sec · Merrill Hill Road

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Middle Road

    42 m · 6 sec · Middle Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Middle Road

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ossipee Trail
9.93 mi · 23%
North Road
5.91 mi · 14%
Sokokis Avenue
4.88 mi · 11%
Main Street
3.77 mi · 9%
Ossipee Trail West
2.92 mi · 7%
Parsonsfield Road
2.84 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Ossipee Trail

Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail

9.91 mi · 00h 15m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
31.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Limington
00h 38m from South Portland Gardens
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving South Portland Gardens and Rain Showers Likely near Parsonsfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.9 miles (69 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Limington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from South Portland Gardens and 21.5 miles from Parsonsfield.

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

The direct path is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.96 one way or $11.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around South Portland Gardens and Rain Showers Likely near Parsonsfield.

Stop Ideas Near Limington

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

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

RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

34 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

35 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

36 mi away
11 First Street
BUS

Conway, New Hampshire

43 mi away
392 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Portland Gardens and Parsonsfield. Straight-line distance: 31.24 mi (50.28 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
Parsonsfield

#2 Parsonsfield

Town in York County, Maine

Population1,971
Coordinates43.7270200, -70.9286800
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: South Portland Gardens (-70.31533, 43.63897)
End: Parsonsfield (-70.92868, 43.72702)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.73 L · about $5.96
Round trip
$11.91
3.02 gal · 11.46 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.96 $11.91
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.73 $13.46
Premium $4.86 $7.34 $14.67
Diesel $6.00 $9.06 $18.11

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between South Portland Gardens and Parsonsfield. The current time is 01:24:02.

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.