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

The driving distance from South Portland Gardens, ME to Union, ME is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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
82.14 mi
01h 49m
Flight
65.18 mi
104.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.18 mi
Kilometers
104.9 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.14 mi
Kilometers
132.19 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union
Wed, Apr 15, 2:48 PM EDT
Return by in South Portland Gardens
Wed, Apr 15, 4:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Portland Gardens
2026-04-15T12:59
Arrive Union
Wed, Apr 15, 2:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 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
Richmond
ME

Town in Maine, United States of America

From South Portland Gardens
41 mi
00h 54m
To Union
41.1 mi
00h 54m

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
45°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    48.7 mi · 56 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 9, ME 126: Litchfield, Gardiner

    1774 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Lewiston Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lewiston Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Cobbossee Avenue

    1.1 km · 60 sec · Cobbossee Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Lewiston Road

    642 ft · 11 sec · Lewiston Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Central Street

    916 ft · 15 sec · Central Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Water Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Water Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    2616 ft · 49 sec · Bridge Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Water Street

    974 ft · 34 sec · Water Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Windsor Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Windsor Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Togus Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Togus Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Augusta Road

    3098 ft · 53 sec · Augusta Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Eastern Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Eastern Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Augusta Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Augusta Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Augusta-Rockland Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Augusta-Rockland Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Rockland Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rockland Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Rockland Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Rockland Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Augusta Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Rockland Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Rockland Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Heald Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Heald Highway

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Common Road

    3192 ft · 1 min · Common Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Common Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
49.5 mi · 60%
Rockland Road
8.42 mi · 10%
Augusta Road
5.03 mi · 6%
Augusta-Rockland Road
4.07 mi · 5%
Togus Road
3.75 mi · 5%
Heald Highway
3.33 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 295 North

Merge slight left

48.7 mi · 00h 56m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
65.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond
00h 54m from South Portland Gardens
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41 miles from South Portland Gardens and 41.1 miles from Union.

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

The direct path is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.44 one way or $22.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 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 Union.

Stop Ideas Near Richmond

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

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

BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

14 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

19 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

22 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

23 mi away
101 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Portland Gardens and Union. Straight-line distance: 65.18 mi (104.9 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
Union

#2 Union

Town in Knox County, Maine, United States

Population2,275
Coordinates44.2114700, -69.2742100
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: South Portland Gardens (-70.31533, 43.63897)
End: Union (-69.27421, 44.21147)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
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
2.9 gal
10.97 L · about $11.44
Round trip
$22.88
5.8 gal · 21.94 L
Estimated CO2
25.8 kg one way
Round trip: 51.5 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.44 $22.88
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.93 $25.85
Premium $4.86 $14.09 $28.18
Diesel $6.00 $17.39 $34.78

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between South Portland Gardens and Union. The current time is 12:59:38.

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.