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

The driving distance from South Portland Gardens, ME to Peru, ME is about 69 miles (111 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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
68.98 mi
01h 27m
Flight
60.12 mi
96.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.12 mi
Kilometers
96.76 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.98 mi
Kilometers
111.02 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peru
Thu, Apr 16, 12:01 AM EDT
Return by in South Portland Gardens
Thu, Apr 16, 1:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Portland Gardens
2026-04-15T22:33
Arrive Peru
Thu, Apr 16, 12:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 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
Auburn
ME

City in Maine, USA

From South Portland Gardens
34.5 mi
00h 43m
To Peru
34.5 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
60°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Federal Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Canton Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Canton Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Turner Road

    1011 ft · 17 sec · Turner Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Turner Street

    3 mi · 4 min · Turner Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    4 mi · 6 min · Pleasant Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Auburn Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Auburn Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Auburn Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
28.3 mi · 41%
Auburn Road
16.1 mi · 23%
Washington Street
4.23 mi · 6%
Pleasant Street
4.03 mi · 6%
Turner Road
3.09 mi · 4%
Turner Street
2.97 mi · 4%
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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
60.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 43m from South Portland Gardens
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving South Portland Gardens and Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers near Peru.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69 miles (111 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from South Portland Gardens and 34.5 miles from Peru.

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

The direct path is about 60.1 miles (96.8 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.59 one way or $19.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around South Portland Gardens and Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers near Peru.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

29 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

32 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

39 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Augusta, ME

45 mi away
9 Industrial Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Portland Gardens and Peru. Straight-line distance: 60.12 mi (96.76 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
Peru

#2 Peru

Town in Maine, United States

Population1,509
Coordinates44.5067300, -70.4053400
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: South Portland Gardens (-70.31533, 43.63897)
End: Peru (-70.40534, 44.50673)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.43 gal
9.21 L · about $9.59
Round trip
$19.17
4.86 gal · 18.42 L
Estimated CO2
21.6 kg one way
Round trip: 43.2 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.59 $19.17
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.83 $21.66
Premium $4.86 $11.80 $23.61
Diesel $6.00 $14.57 $29.15

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between South Portland Gardens and Peru. The current time is 22:33:32.

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.