How far is South Sanford, ME from South Portland Gardens, ME?
The driving distance from South Sanford, ME to South Portland Gardens, ME is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in York County, Maine
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Sanford and South Portland Gardens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Sanford and South Portland Gardens.
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Start on South Sanford Circle
89 m · 7 sec · South Sanford Circle
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Exit the rotary onto Alfred Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Alfred Street
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Continue on Jordan Springs Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Jordan Springs Road
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Turn right onto Biddeford Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Biddeford Road
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Continue on Alfred Road
8.2 mi · 9 min · Alfred Road
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Continue on Alfred Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street
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Take the ramp left
735 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North Toll: Portland, Augusta
1317 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
12.2 mi · 13 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward South Portland
1988 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Samantha Smith Way
110 m · 6 sec · Samantha Smith Way
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Take the exit slight right toward South Portland
1050 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
114 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto West Broadway
1.3 km · 2 min · West Broadway
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Turn left onto Westbrook Street
1514 ft · 51 sec · Westbrook Street
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Turn slight right
68 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Westbrook Street
740 ft · 21 sec · Westbrook Street
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Turn left onto Devereaux Circle
1156 ft · 51 sec · Devereaux Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Devereaux Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Sanford and South Portland Gardens.
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.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
12.2 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving South Sanford and Mostly Cloudy near South Portland Gardens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Sanford to South Portland Gardens?
The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Biddeford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.9 miles from South Sanford and 15.9 miles from South Portland Gardens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.42 one way or $8.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around South Sanford and Mostly Cloudy near South Portland Gardens.
Stop Ideas Near Biddeford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Biddeford.
Saco Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Portland Transportation Center
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Sanford and South Portland Gardens. Straight-line distance: 26.56 mi (42.75 km).
#1 South Sanford
Census-designated place in York County, Maine
| Population | 4,536 |
| Coordinates | 43.4111900, -70.7425600 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Portland Gardens
City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 23,893 |
| Coordinates | 43.6389700, -70.3153300 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Devereaux Circle (-70.31519, 43.639038)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $4.42 | $8.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.44 | $10.88 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.72 | $13.43 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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