How far is Steep Falls, ME from South Portland Gardens, ME?
The driving distance from Steep Falls, ME to South Portland Gardens, ME is about 23.6 miles (38 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Steep Falls and South Portland Gardens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Steep Falls and South Portland Gardens.
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Start on Main Street
49 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Pequawket Trail
5.4 mi · 10 min · Pequawket Trail
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ossipee Trail West
7.8 mi · 12 min · Ossipee Trail West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ossipee Trail East
51 m · 3 sec · Ossipee Trail East
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Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail East
975 ft · 16 sec · Ossipee Trail East
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Continue on State Street
1.6 km · 1 min · State Street
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Continue on Main Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Conant Street
1805 ft · 39 sec · Conant Street
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Continue on William B Clarke Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · William B Clarke Drive
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Turn right onto Stroudwater Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Stroudwater Street
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Continue on Westbrook Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Westbrook Street
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Turn sharp right onto Congress Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Congress Street
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Continue on Johnson Road
2506 ft · 46 sec · Johnson Road
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Continue on Western Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue
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Turn left onto Western Avenue
1170 ft · 45 sec · Western Avenue
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Turn left onto Westbrook Street
833 ft · 23 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 Steep Falls 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.
Ossipee Trail West
At the end of the road, turn left onto Ossipee Trail West
7.83 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Steep Falls and Partly Sunny near South Portland Gardens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Steep Falls to South Portland Gardens?
The road trip is about 23.6 miles (38 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Gorham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Steep Falls and 11.1 miles from South Portland Gardens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.45 one way or $6.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Steep Falls and Partly Sunny near South Portland Gardens.
Stop Ideas Near Gorham
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 Gorham.
Portland Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Saco Transportation Center
Freeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Steep Falls and South Portland Gardens. Straight-line distance: 19.96 mi (32.12 km).
#1 Steep Falls
Steep Falls is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.7939700, -70.6525600 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| 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: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $4.16 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.74 | $3.94 | $7.87 |
| Premium | $5.23 | $4.34 | $8.67 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $5.24 | $10.48 |
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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