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

The driving distance from Strong, ME to South Portland Gardens, ME is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.9 miles (130.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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
90.57 mi
01h 57m
Flight
80.88 mi
130.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.88 mi
Kilometers
130.16 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.57 mi
Kilometers
145.76 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Portland Gardens
Sun, May 3, 12:52 AM EDT
Return by in Strong
Sun, May 3, 2:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Strong
2026-05-02T22:55
Arrive South Portland Gardens
Sun, May 3, 12:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Strong
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
Turner
ME

U.

From Strong
45.9 mi
00h 58m
To South Portland Gardens
44.6 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
51°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lambert Hill Road

    38 m · 3 sec · Lambert Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    1914 ft · 43 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Phillips Road

    89 m · 5 sec · Phillips Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Farmington Road

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Farmington Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Fairbanks Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Fairbanks Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Town Farm Road

    3.2 mi · 8 min · Town Farm Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Oakes Street

    1201 ft · 33 sec · Oakes Street

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Wilton Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Wilton Road

  9. 9

    Continue on US Route 2 East

    4.2 mi · 7 min · US Route 2 East

  10. 10

    Continue on United States Highway 2

    1189 ft · 25 sec · United States Highway 2

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Route 4 Southbound

    1655 ft · 37 sec · Maine Route 4 Southbound

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Main Street

    8 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    155 m · 6 sec · Bridge Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Federal Road

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Federal Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Auburn Road

    12.7 mi · 14 min · Auburn Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Turner Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Turner Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Center Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Center Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Union Street Bypass

    2191 ft · 30 sec · Union Street Bypass

  19. 19

    Continue on Minot Avenue

    1.1 km · 51 sec · Minot Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Washington Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Street

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    762 ft · 19 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    2668 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.7 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    20.5 mi · 23 min · Maine Turnpike

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Jetport

    1946 ft · 59 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Skyway Drive

    2156 ft · 1 min · Skyway Drive

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Johnson Road

    885 ft · 15 sec · Johnson Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Western Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    1170 ft · 45 sec · Western Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Westbrook Street

    833 ft · 23 sec · Westbrook Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Devereaux Circle

    1156 ft · 51 sec · Devereaux Circle

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Devereaux Circle

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
32 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
28.2 mi · 31%
Auburn Road
12.7 mi · 14%
Federal Road
9.47 mi · 10%
Main Street
8.04 mi · 9%
Farmington Road
5.29 mi · 6%
Washington Street
4.73 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

20.5 mi · 00h 23m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
80.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Turner
00h 58m from Strong
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Strong and Mostly 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 Strong to South Portland Gardens?

The road trip is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Turner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.9 miles from Strong and 44.6 miles from South Portland Gardens.

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

The direct path is about 80.9 miles (130.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.62 one way or $25.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Turner

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

38 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
RAIL

Freeport

46 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

47 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

52 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Strong and South Portland Gardens. Straight-line distance: 80.88 mi (130.16 km).

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#1 Strong

Town in Franklin County, Maine, United States of America

Population1,152
Coordinates44.8075600, -70.2209000
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
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#2 South Portland Gardens

City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America

Population23,893
Coordinates43.6389700, -70.3153300
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Lambert Hill Road (-70.220727, 44.807597)
End: Devereaux Circle (-70.31519, 43.639038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.2 gal
12.1 L · about $12.62
Round trip
$25.25
6.4 gal · 24.2 L
Estimated CO2
28.4 kg one way
Round trip: 56.9 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.62 $25.25
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.26 $28.52
Premium $4.86 $15.55 $31.09
Diesel $6.00 $19.19 $38.38

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Strong and South Portland Gardens. The current time is 22:55:46.

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.