How far is South Portland Gardens, ME from York Beach, ME?

The driving distance from South Portland Gardens, ME to York Beach, ME is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
44.29 mi
00h 48m
Flight
35.51 mi
57.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.51 mi
Kilometers
57.14 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.29 mi
Kilometers
71.27 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 8:48 AM EDT
Return by in South Portland Gardens
Sun, Apr 19, 9:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Portland Gardens
2026-04-19T08:00
Arrive York Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 8:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kennebunk
ME

Town in Maine

From South Portland Gardens
22.1 mi
00h 24m
To York Beach
22.2 mi
00h 24m

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
York Beach Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
52°F
Sunday
Using Kittery as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1258 ft · 38 sec · Westbrook Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1 km · 1 min · Broadway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward Maine Mall Road

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Samantha Smith Way

    1 mi · 2 min · Samantha Smith Way

  8. 8

    Take the exit left

    2178 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    36.8 mi · 39 min · Maine Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward York, York Beach

    1045 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    532 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Spur Road

    2395 ft · 57 sec · Spur Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto US Route 1

    2.3 mi · 4 min · US Route 1

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Short Sands Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Short Sands Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    1075 ft · 31 sec · Ridge Road

  16. 16

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

    1151 ft · 21 sec · Church Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Long Beach Avenue

    2 m · 1 sec · Long Beach Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Long Beach Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
36.8 mi · 83%
US Route 1
2.35 mi · 5%
Samantha Smith Way
1.44 mi · 3%
Short Sands Road
0.9 mi · 2%
Broadway
0.64 mi · 1%
Spur Road
0.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

36.8 mi · 00h 39m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
35.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kennebunk
00h 24m from South Portland Gardens
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving South Portland Gardens and Rain Showers Likely near York Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Kennebunk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from South Portland Gardens and 22.2 miles from York Beach.

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

The direct path is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.15 one way or $12.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 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 York Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Kennebunk

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

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

RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

9 mi away
696 Sanford Road
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

15 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

20 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

34 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Portland Gardens and York Beach. Straight-line distance: 35.51 mi (57.14 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
York Beach

#2 York Beach

Unincorporated community in Maine

Population12,854
Coordinates43.1714800, -70.6089400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Devereaux Circle (-70.31519, 43.639038)
End: Church Street (-70.608928, 43.171491)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.92 L · about $6.15
Round trip
$12.31
3.12 gal · 11.84 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.15 $12.31
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.95 $13.91
Premium $4.86 $7.58 $15.16
Diesel $6.00 $9.36 $18.71

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 York Beach. The current time is 08:00:45.

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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.