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

The driving distance from Winthrop, ME to South Portland Gardens, ME is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49 miles (78.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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
60.69 mi
01h 08m
Flight
49 mi
78.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49 mi
Kilometers
78.86 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.69 mi
Kilometers
97.67 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Portland Gardens
Tue, May 12, 7:13 PM EDT
Return by in Winthrop
Tue, May 12, 8:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winthrop
2026-05-12T18:04
Arrive South Portland Gardens
Tue, May 12, 7:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winthrop
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
New Gloucester
ME

City in Maine, United States

From Winthrop
28.4 mi
00h 34m
To South Portland Gardens
32.3 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
40°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, May 12 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Depot Street

    18 m · 10 sec · Depot Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    40 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Route 133

    2717 ft · 46 sec · Route 133

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto US 202

    6.6 mi · 7 min · US 202

  5. 5

    Continue on US Route 202

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202

  6. 6

    Continue on Route 202

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  7. 7

    Continue on US Route 202

    1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202

  8. 8

    Continue on Route 202

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Court Street

    2156 ft · 39 sec · Court Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Minot Avenue

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Minot Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Washington Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Street

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    762 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    2668 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.7 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    20.5 mi · 23 min · Maine Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Jetport

    1946 ft · 59 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Skyway Drive

    2156 ft · 1 min · Skyway Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Johnson Road

    885 ft · 15 sec · Johnson Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Western Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    1170 ft · 45 sec · Western Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Westbrook Street

    833 ft · 23 sec · Westbrook Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Devereaux Circle

    1156 ft · 51 sec · Devereaux Circle

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Devereaux Circle

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
28.2 mi · 46%
US 202
6.58 mi · 11%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 11%
Main Street
4.9 mi · 8%
Washington Street
4.73 mi · 8%
US Route 202
1.56 mi · 3%
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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
49 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Gloucester
00h 34m from Winthrop
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Winthrop and Mostly Clear near South Portland Gardens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

New Gloucester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.4 miles from Winthrop and 32.3 miles from South Portland Gardens.

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

The direct path is about 49 miles (78.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.44 one way or $16.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Winthrop and Mostly Clear near South Portland Gardens.

Stop Ideas Near New Gloucester

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

19 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

29 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

35 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
BUS

Bath, Maine

37 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winthrop and South Portland Gardens. Straight-line distance: 49 mi (78.86 km).

Winthrop

#1 Winthrop

Town in Maine, United States

Population6,029
Coordinates44.3050700, -69.9770000
Altitude70
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: Depot Street (-69.976867, 44.30505)
End: Devereaux Circle (-70.31519, 43.639038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.14 gal
8.11 L · about $8.44
Round trip
$16.88
4.28 gal · 16.22 L
Estimated CO2
19 kg one way
Round trip: 38 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.44 $16.88
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.54 $19.08
Premium $4.86 $10.40 $20.79
Diesel $6.00 $12.83 $25.67

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Winthrop and South Portland Gardens. The current time is 18:04:20.

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.