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

The driving distance from South Portland Gardens, ME to Unity, ME is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83 miles (133.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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
95.91 mi
02h 00m
Flight
82.93 mi
133.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.93 mi
Kilometers
133.47 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.91 mi
Kilometers
154.36 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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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 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Unity
Sat, May 2, 12:44 PM EDT
Return by in South Portland Gardens
Sat, May 2, 2:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Portland Gardens
2026-05-02T10:43
Arrive Unity
Sat, May 2, 12:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 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
Gardiner
ME

City in Maine

From South Portland Gardens
47.9 mi
01h 00m
To Unity
48 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    29.3 mi · 32 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 139: Fairfield, Benton

    1278 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Western Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Western Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Newhall Street

    1147 ft · 38 sec · Newhall Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lawrence Avenue

    152 m · 16 sec · Lawrence Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Bridge Street

    2449 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Neck Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Neck Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Clinton Avenue

    140 m · 12 sec · Clinton Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Sebasticook Bridge Road

    1254 ft · 36 sec · Sebasticook Bridge Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Unity Road

    6 mi · 9 min · Unity Road

  17. 17

    Continue on State Route 139

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Route 139

  18. 18

    Continue on Waterville Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Waterville Road

  19. 19

    Continue on School Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · School Street

  20. 20

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

    20 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    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 Unity.

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
50.8 mi · 53%
Maine Turnpike
29.3 mi · 30%
Unity Road
5.95 mi · 6%
State Route 139
2.22 mi · 2%
Waterville Road
2.19 mi · 2%
Neck Road
1.67 mi · 2%
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 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
02h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
83 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardiner
01h 00m from South Portland Gardens
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving South Portland Gardens and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Unity.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Gardiner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.9 miles from South Portland Gardens and 48 miles from Unity.

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

The direct path is about 83 miles (133.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.33 one way or $26.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Portland Gardens and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Unity.

Stop Ideas Near Gardiner

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

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

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Augusta, ME

14 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
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Wiscasset, Maine

27 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
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Damariscotta, Maine

29 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

34 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Portland Gardens and Unity. Straight-line distance: 82.93 mi (133.47 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
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#2 Unity

Town in Maine, United States

Population2,111
Coordinates44.6111800, -69.3344900
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: South Portland Gardens (-70.31533, 43.63897)
End: Unity (-69.33449, 44.61118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.38 gal
12.81 L · about $13.33
Round trip
$26.67
6.76 gal · 25.62 L
Estimated CO2
30 kg one way
Round trip: 60.1 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.33 $26.67
Mid-grade $4.46 $15.06 $30.13
Premium $4.86 $16.42 $32.84
Diesel $6.00 $20.27 $40.54

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between South Portland Gardens and Unity. The current time is 10:43:59.

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.