Origin
Cornish, ME
Morning in Cornish on Sunday
Local time
6:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cornish, ME to South Portland Gardens, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
32 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cornish, ME
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South Portland Gardens, ME
Brett Sayles
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from the rural charm of Cornish to the more developed setting of South Portland Gardens, this 32-mile trek is a straightforward choice. You can easily complete the trip in about 50 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting around $5 for fuel should keep you covered for the entire distance. Since both the origin and destination are located within Maine, you will remain in the Northeast throughout the duration of your travel. This route is ideal for those who prefer local roads over high-speed transit, as the entire journey is conducted on surface streets rather than interstates.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ossipee Trail West | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| Ossipee Trail | 8.2 mi | 12m |
| Main Street | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Stroudwater Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Westbrook Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Western Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| William B Clarke Drive | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Ossipee Trail West
— 9.9 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cornish, ME and South Portland Gardens, ME.
1
Start on ME 5; ME 25
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on ME 25; ME 117
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Ossipee Trail
3
Enter roundabout onto ME 25
119 ft
·
1 sec
·
Ossipee Trail West
4
Continue on ME 25
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
Ossipee Trail West
Use the straight lane.
5
Enter roundabout onto ME 25
166 ft
·
2 sec
·
Ossipee Trail East
6
Continue on ME 25
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Ossipee Trail East
7
Continue on ME 25
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
8
Continue on US 202; ME 4
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Continue on Conant Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Conant Street
10
Continue on ME 25
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
William B Clarke Drive
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto Stroudwater Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Stroudwater Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on Westbrook Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Westbrook Street
13
Turn sharp right onto ME 9; ME 22
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Congress Street
14
Continue on ME 9
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Johnson Road
15
Continue on ME 9
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Western Avenue
16
Turn left onto ME 9
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Western Avenue
17
Turn left onto Westbrook Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Westbrook Street
18
Turn left onto Devereaux Circle
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Devereaux Circle
19
Arrive at destination
Devereaux Circle
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16 miles from Cornish, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 10.4 and 31.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
10.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
ME 25 / Ossipee Trail West
Enter roundabout onto ME 25 / Ossipee Trail West
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
20.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
ME 25 / Ossipee Trail East
Enter roundabout onto ME 25 / Ossipee Trail East
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
26.1 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Stroudwater Street
Turn right onto Stroudwater Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
29.1 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
ME 9; ME 22 / Congress Street
Turn sharp right onto ME 9; ME 22 / Congress Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
31.6 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
Westbrook Street
Turn left onto Westbrook Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.15 one way
$10.30 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.67 | $11.34 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.07 | $14.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
South Portland Gardens, ME
Morning in South Portland Gardens on Sunday
Local time
6:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
50m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will spend the entirety of the 32-mile route off the highway, navigating via Ossipee Trail West, Ossipee Trail, and Main Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 9.9-mile segment on Ossipee Trail West, which provides a brief moment of consistency before the road profile shifts. Because the route relies exclusively on local roads, you should prepare for a varied driving experience that changes rhythm as you move between towns. It is a practical, hands-on drive that keeps you engaged with the local road network from start to finish.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.9 mi on Ossipee Trail West.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 10.4 miles in near ME 25 / Ossipee Trail West.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 50m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.4 miles (ME 25 / Ossipee Trail West): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 20.3 miles (ME 25 / Ossipee Trail East): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 26.1 miles (Stroudwater Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
404 ft
54 ft
Total Climb
253 ft
Total Descent
544 ft
Highest Point
404 ft
~13.7 mi in
Elevation Range
349 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 32 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.9 miles on Ossipee Trail West. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ME can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.4 miles (ME 25 / Ossipee Trail West): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 20.3 miles (ME 25 / Ossipee Trail East): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 26.1 miles (Stroudwater Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at South Portland Gardens, ME before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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