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

The driving distance from Wiscasset, ME to South Portland Gardens, ME is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41 miles (66 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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
48.31 mi
00h 54m
Flight
41 mi
65.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41 mi
Kilometers
65.99 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.31 mi
Kilometers
77.74 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Portland Gardens
Wed, May 6, 11:01 PM EDT
Return by in Wiscasset
Wed, May 6, 11:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wiscasset
2026-05-06T22:07
Arrive South Portland Gardens
Wed, May 6, 11:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wiscasset
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
Freeport
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Wiscasset
24.1 mi
00h 27m
To South Portland Gardens
24.2 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Tonight

Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 8:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
48°F
Tonight

Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 8:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    139 m · 18 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Bath Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Bath Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Route 1

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Route 1

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Leeman Highway

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Leeman Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    2443 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South: Freeport, Portland

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    24.8 mi · 30 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 9: Jetport

    1039 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on ME 9: Jetport

    149 m · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Westbrook Street

    765 ft · 22 sec · Westbrook Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    68 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Westbrook Street

    740 ft · 21 sec · Westbrook Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Devereaux Circle

    1156 ft · 51 sec · Devereaux Circle

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Devereaux Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wiscasset 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
26.4 mi · 55%
Leeman Highway
9.16 mi · 19%
Route 1
4.88 mi · 10%
Bath Road
4.01 mi · 8%
Pleasant Street
1.9 mi · 4%
Main Street
1.12 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

Merge slight left

24.8 mi · 00h 30m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
41 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freeport
00h 27m from Wiscasset
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Wiscasset and Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near South Portland Gardens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Freeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.1 miles from Wiscasset and 24.2 miles from South Portland Gardens.

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

The direct path is about 41 miles (66 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.71 one way or $13.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Wiscasset and Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near South Portland Gardens.

Stop Ideas Near Freeport

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

15 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

23 mi away
10 State Rd
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

27 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wiscasset and South Portland Gardens. Straight-line distance: 41 mi (65.99 km).

Wiscasset

#1 Wiscasset

Town in Lincoln County, Maine, United States

Population3,748
Coordinates44.0028600, -69.6656000
Altitude15
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: US 1 (-69.665662, 44.002742)
End: Devereaux Circle (-70.31519, 43.639038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.7 gal
6.45 L · about $6.71
Round trip
$13.41
3.4 gal · 12.9 L
Estimated CO2
15.1 kg one way
Round trip: 30.2 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.71 $13.41
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.58 $15.15
Premium $4.86 $8.26 $16.52
Diesel $6.00 $10.19 $20.39

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Wiscasset and South Portland Gardens. The current time is 22:07:02.

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.