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

The driving distance from South Portland Gardens, ME to South Paris, ME is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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
46.65 mi
01h 12m
Flight
41.58 mi
66.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.58 mi
Kilometers
66.92 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.65 mi
Kilometers
75.08 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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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 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Paris
Sun, Apr 19, 2:11 AM EDT
Return by in South Portland Gardens
Sun, Apr 19, 3:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Portland Gardens
2026-04-19T00:59
Arrive South Paris
Sun, Apr 19, 2:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 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
New Gloucester
ME

City in Maine, United States

From South Portland Gardens
23.3 mi
00h 36m
To South Paris
23.3 mi
00h 36m

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
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.3 mi · 19 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 115, ME 4: Gray, New Gloucester

    1800 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Gray Road

    1242 ft · 35 sec · West Gray Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Maine Wildlife Park Way

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Maine Wildlife Park Way

  11. 11

    Continue on Shaker Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Shaker Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Maine Street

    10.5 mi · 16 min · Maine Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Pigeon Hill Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Pigeon Hill Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    6.9 mi · 11 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Oxford Street

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Oxford Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1247 ft · 27 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Market Square

    61 m · 6 sec · Market Square

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Square

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
16.3 mi · 35%
Maine Street
10.5 mi · 23%
Main Street
6.9 mi · 15%
Shaker Road
3.2 mi · 7%
Oxford Street
2.73 mi · 6%
Pigeon Hill Road
2.6 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

16.3 mi · 00h 19m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
41.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Gloucester
00h 36m from South Portland Gardens
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

New Gloucester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.3 miles from South Portland Gardens and 23.3 miles from South Paris.

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

The direct path is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.51 one way or $13.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 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 South Paris.

Stop Ideas Near New Gloucester

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

19 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

29 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

35 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
BUS

Bath, Maine

37 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Portland Gardens and South Paris. Straight-line distance: 41.58 mi (66.92 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
South Paris

#2 South Paris

Census-designated place in Oxford County, Maine

Population2,267
Coordinates44.2236800, -70.5133900
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: South Portland Gardens (-70.31533, 43.63897)
End: South Paris (-70.51339, 44.22368)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.65 gal
6.23 L · about $6.51
Round trip
$13.02
3.3 gal · 12.46 L
Estimated CO2
14.7 kg one way
Round trip: 29.3 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.51 $13.02
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.35 $14.71
Premium $4.86 $8.02 $16.03
Diesel $6.00 $9.90 $19.79

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 South Paris. The current time is 00:59:12.

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.