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

The driving distance from South Portland Gardens, ME to Rockland, ME is about 82 miles (131.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.1 miles (109.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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
81.98 mi
01h 56m
Flight
68.13 mi
109.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.13 mi
Kilometers
109.64 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.98 mi
Kilometers
131.94 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockland
Thu, Apr 16, 12:29 AM EDT
Return by in South Portland Gardens
Thu, Apr 16, 2:25 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 Rockland
Thu, Apr 16, 12:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 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
Woolwich
ME

Town of the United States

From South Portland Gardens
40.9 mi
00h 58m
To Rockland
41.1 mi
00h 58m

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
48°F
This Afternoon

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    25.7 mi · 31 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Mill Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Route 1

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Route 1

  12. 12

    Continue on Bath Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Bath Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Route 1

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Route 1

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Route 1

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Route 1

  16. 16

    Continue on Atlantic Highway

    13.4 mi · 18 min · Atlantic Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on New County Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · New County Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Payne Avenue

    2052 ft · 44 sec · Payne Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Park Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Park Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Main Street

    564 ft · 7 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    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 Rockland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
26.5 mi · 32%
Route 1
19 mi · 23%
Atlantic Highway
13.4 mi · 16%
Mill Street
9.16 mi · 11%
Bath Road
4.01 mi · 5%
Main Street
3.44 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
68.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woolwich
00h 58m from South Portland Gardens
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving South Portland Gardens and Areas Of Fog near Rockland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82 miles (131.9 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Woolwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.9 miles from South Portland Gardens and 41.1 miles from Rockland.

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

The direct path is about 68.1 miles (109.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.40 one way or $22.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around South Portland Gardens and Areas Of Fog near Rockland.

Stop Ideas Near Woolwich

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

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

BUS

Bath, Maine

2 mi away
10 State Rd
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Brunswick Maine Street Station

11 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

12 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

25 mi away
167 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Portland Gardens and Rockland. Straight-line distance: 68.13 mi (109.64 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
Rockland

#2 Rockland

City in Knox County, Maine, United States

Population7,183
Coordinates44.1036900, -69.1089300
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: South Portland Gardens (-70.31533, 43.63897)
End: Rockland (-69.10893, 44.10369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
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.

One-way fuel
2.89 gal
10.95 L · about $11.40
Round trip
$22.80
5.78 gal · 21.9 L
Estimated CO2
25.7 kg one way
Round trip: 51.4 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.40 $22.80
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.88 $25.76
Premium $4.86 $14.04 $28.08
Diesel $6.00 $17.33 $34.66

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 Rockland. 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.