How far is South Portland Gardens, ME from Phippsburg, ME?
The driving distance from South Portland Gardens, ME to Phippsburg, ME is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Portland Gardens and Phippsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Portland Gardens and Phippsburg.
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Start on Devereaux Circle
1156 ft · 51 sec · Devereaux Circle
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Turn right onto Westbrook Street
813 ft · 28 sec · Westbrook Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Western Avenue
63 m · 8 sec · Western Avenue
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Continue on Westbrook Street
531 ft · 15 sec · Westbrook Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North: Portland
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
25.7 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto Mill Street
8 mi · 11 min · Mill Street
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Take the exit slight right toward Park & Ride
66 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto State Road
125 m · 12 sec · State Road
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Turn right onto Western Avenue
890 ft · 25 sec · Western Avenue
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Continue on Richardson Street
1266 ft · 38 sec · Richardson Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto High Street
2.2 mi · 6 min · High Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
137 m · 13 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Main Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Main Road
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Turn left onto Parker Head Road
68 m · 14 sec · Parker Head Road
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Turn left onto Higgins Lane
55 m · 8 sec · Higgins Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Higgins Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Portland Gardens and Phippsburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 295 North
Merge slight left
25.7 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving South Portland Gardens and Rain Showers Likely near Phippsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Portland Gardens to Phippsburg?
The road trip is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Freeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from South Portland Gardens and 22.2 miles from Phippsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28 miles (45 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.19 one way or $12.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around South Portland Gardens and Rain Showers Likely near Phippsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Freeport
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 Freeport.
Freeport
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Bath, Maine
Portland Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Portland Gardens and Phippsburg. Straight-line distance: 27.97 mi (45.01 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 Phippsburg
Town in Maine, US
| Population | 2,275 |
| Coordinates | 43.8206400, -69.8147700 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Phippsburg (-69.81477, 43.82064)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.19 | $12.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.00 | $13.99 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.63 | $15.25 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.42 | $18.83 |
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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