Road Trips from South Portland Gardens, ME
South Portland Gardens is a great starting point for a variety of day trips, whether you're looking for a quick coastal getaway or a longer drive inland. You've got options ranging from under an hour to over two hours, with a mix of drive profiles. Several destinations are less than an hour away for a short excursion, while others offer a longer haul with more highway driving and access to parks, making them suitable for a full day out.
Total Routes
11
Shortest
0.2h
With Parks Nearby
3
Under 2 hours
8 total in this range
Union, ME
1h 49m82.1 mi one way
This 1.8-hour drive to Union offers a solid 82.1 miles with a good drive score of 9, making it a longer option than many coastal spots nearby. It's a 'Mixed drive' profile, providing some variety on your way.
West Scarborough, ME
14m7.1 mi one way
This is the closest option at just 7.1 miles and 0.2 hours. It's a quick 'Mixed drive' with a score of 8, perfect for a very short excursion.
Waterboro, ME
41m31.5 mi one way
Steep Falls, ME
41m24.6 mi one way
Freeport, ME
29m20.9 mi one way
Full-day getaway
Cornville, ME
2h 14m104.4 mi one way
Head inland for a longer drive to Cornville, 104.4 miles and 2.2 hours away. This route has a higher drive score of 9 and a 'Highway-focused drive' profile, featuring mostly flat terrain and park access.
Guilford, ME
2h 41m132.4 mi one way
Guilford is the furthest destination at 132.4 miles and 2.7 hours. This 'Highway-focused drive' also scores a 9 and includes park access, with mostly flat terrain, suitable for a dedicated longer trip.
Bangor, ME
2h 32m132.8 mi one way
Bangor is a substantial 2.5-hour drive, covering 132.8 miles. It features a 'Highway-focused drive' with a score of 8 and park access, making it a good choice for a longer day trip inland.
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Cornville, ME
2h 14m104.4 mi one way
Guilford, ME
2h 41m132.4 mi one way
Bangor, ME
2h 32m132.8 mi one way
Union, ME
1h 49m82.1 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring trips can take advantage of the park access available on longer routes like Cornville or Guilford, especially with the mostly flat terrain.
Summer
Summer is ideal for the shorter, closer drives like Old Orchard Beach or Falmouth Foreside, offering quick access to coastal areas.
Fall
The longer, highway-focused drives to Bangor or Guilford could be scenic in the fall, with mostly flat terrain making for easier travel.
Winter
Winter travel might be best suited for the shorter 'Mixed drive' routes like West Scarborough or Old Orchard Beach, given the limited terrain information.
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