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

The driving distance from South Portland Gardens, ME to Tremont, ME is about 167 miles (268.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.5 miles (171.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
167.01 mi
03h 34m
Flight
106.53 mi
171.44 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.53 mi
Kilometers
171.44 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.01 mi
Kilometers
268.77 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tremont
Tue, May 12, 10:16 PM EDT
Return by in South Portland Gardens
Wed, May 13, 1:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Portland Gardens
2026-05-12T18:41
Arrive Tremont
Tue, May 12, 10:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Portland Gardens
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Palermo
ME

Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America

From South Portland Gardens
83.5 mi
01h 47m
To Tremont
83.6 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, May 12 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
Tremont Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Tuesday
Using Blue Hill as the closest live forecast in the Hancock County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    49.9 mi · 58 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 3: Augusta, Belfast

    767 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    834 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Augusta Bypass

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Augusta Bypass

  11. 11

    Continue on North Belfast Avenue

    8.1 mi · 12 min · North Belfast Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Belfast Road

    1077 ft · 17 sec · Belfast Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Route 3

    17.6 mi · 21 min · Route 3

  14. 14

    Continue on Acadia Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Belfast Augusta Road West

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Belfast Augusta Road West

  16. 16

    Continue on Augusta Road

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Belmont Avenue

    4 mi · 5 min · Belmont Avenue

  18. 18

    Take the exit left

    1586 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Route 1

    1.1 km · 1 min · Route 1

  20. 20

    Continue on Searsport Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Searsport Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on West Main Street

    7 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on East Main Street

    6.3 mi · 8 min · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on US Highway 1

    1.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 1

  24. 24

    Continue on Route 1

    155 m · 12 sec · Route 1

  25. 25

    Continue on Route 1

    1 mi · 1 min · Route 1

  26. 26

    Continue on Acadia Highway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Acadia Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Bucksport Road

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Bucksport Road

  28. 28

    Continue on West Main Street

    1116 ft · 17 sec · West Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Water Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Bayside Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Bayside Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Beechland Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Beechland Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto High Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · High Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Bar Harbor Road

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Bar Harbor Road

  34. 34

    Turn slight right onto State Highway 102

    3.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 102

  35. 35

    Continue on Main Street

    7.6 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  36. 36

    Continue on Bass Harbor Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Bass Harbor Road

  37. 37

    Continue on Tremont Road

    923 ft · 18 sec · Tremont Road

  38. 38

    Continue on Tremont Road

    2426 ft · 49 sec · Tremont Road

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
39 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
50.8 mi · 30%
Route 3
17.6 mi · 11%
Acadia Highway
13.4 mi · 8%
Maine Turnpike
9.8 mi · 6%
Bucksport Road
8.5 mi · 5%
North Belfast Avenue
8.06 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 295 North

Merge slight left

49.9 mi · 00h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.5 mi
106.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palermo
01h 47m from South Portland Gardens
Leave By
9:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving South Portland Gardens and Sunny near Tremont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 167 miles (268.8 km) and usually takes 03h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Palermo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.5 miles from South Portland Gardens and 83.6 miles from Tremont.

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

The direct path is about 106.5 miles (171.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.24 one way or $46.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around South Portland Gardens and Sunny near Tremont.

Stop Ideas Near Palermo

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

26 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

35 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Belfast, Maine

36 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Camden/Rockport, Maine

38 mi away
234 Park St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Portland Gardens and Tremont. Straight-line distance: 106.53 mi (171.44 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
Tremont

#2 Tremont

City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America

Population1,602
Coordinates44.2536900, -68.3514100
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: South Portland Gardens (-70.31533, 43.63897)
End: Tremont (-68.35141, 44.25369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.89 gal
22.31 L · about $23.24
Round trip
$46.47
11.78 gal · 44.62 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.7 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $23.24 $46.47
Mid-grade $4.46 $26.25 $52.50
Premium $4.86 $28.61 $57.23
Diesel $6.00 $35.32 $70.64

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between South Portland Gardens and Tremont. The current time is 18:41:28.

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.