Origin
Falmouth Foreside, ME
Late night in Falmouth Foreside on Sunday
Local time
12:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Falmouth Foreside, 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
17m
Distance
10 mi
16 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Falmouth Foreside, ME
Dominykas Sen
South Portland Gardens, ME
Brett Sayles
Trip Overview
Falmouth Foreside, ME to South Portland Gardens, ME is 10 miles and takes about 17m via US 1, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, same-day trip stays within the Northeast region and the state of Maine. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick local excursion or as a segment of a larger coastal Maine adventure. You'll primarily navigate familiar local roads, making it an easy drive for most vehicles. Plan for minimal travel time, allowing you to focus on your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Foreside Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Route 1 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Veranda Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Westbrook Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Martin Point Bridge | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Devereaux Circle | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 4.9 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Falmouth Foreside, ME and South Portland Gardens, ME.
1
Start on ME 88
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Foreside Road
2
Turn straight onto US 1
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 1
3
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Martin Point Bridge
4
Continue on US 1
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Veranda Street
5
Take the ramp onto US 1
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
US 1
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 3
Toward ME 9: Jetport
7
Keep slight right at fork
489 ft
·
15 sec
Exit 3
Toward ME 9: Jetport
8
Turn straight onto ME 9
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Westbrook Street
9
Turn slight right
224 ft
·
8 sec
10
Turn straight onto Westbrook Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Westbrook Street
11
Turn left onto Devereaux Circle
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Devereaux Circle
12
Arrive at destination
Devereaux Circle
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 4.3 and 9.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 1
Take the ramp onto US 1
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
9.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward ME 9: Jetport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 3
Toward ME 9: Jetport
7
9.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward ME 9: Jetport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 3
Toward ME 9: Jetport
4
9.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Devereaux Circle
Turn left onto Devereaux Circle
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.61 one way
$3.22 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.77 | $3.54 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.91 | $3.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Late night in South Portland Gardens on Sunday
Local time
12:29 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
13 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
17m 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?
This route is largely highway-focused, with 61% of the drive utilizing main roads like US 1 and Foreside Road. Expect a relatively quick pace for most of the 10 miles, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 4.9 miles on US 1. While it's a highway-centric journey, the involvement of roads like Foreside Road suggests you might encounter some local traffic and intersections as you progress. The overall feel is one of efficient travel through a developed area, rather than a winding scenic byway.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.9 mi on US 1.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 1 and Foreside Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.3 miles in near US 1.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.3 miles (US 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 9.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 10 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.9 miles on US 1. 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 4.3 miles (US 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 9.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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