Origin
Farmingdale, ME
Morning in Farmingdale on Sunday
Local time
8:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Farmingdale, 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
1h 6m
Distance
53.5 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Farmingdale to South Portland Gardens, expect a straightforward 53.5-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 6 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as the distance is short enough that an overnight stay is rarely necessary. With an estimated fuel cost of just $9, it is an economical trip for a quick change of scenery within Maine. You will transition from the central part of the state toward the southern coast, moving through the Northeast region. It is a highly practical drive if you value efficiency and want to reach your destination without the hassle of a long-haul trek.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 46.4 mi | 53m |
| US 201 | 5.2 mi | 8m |
| Maine Avenue | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Westbrook Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Devereaux Circle | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bowman Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 46.4 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmingdale, ME and South Portland Gardens, ME.
1
Start on Bowman Street
189 ft
·
9 sec
·
Bowman Street
2
Turn right onto US 201; ME 27
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
Maine Avenue
3
Turn slight right onto US 201
5.2 mi
·
8 min
·
US 201
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
5
Merge onto I 295
46 mi
·
53 min
·
I 295
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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.7 miles from Farmingdale, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 53.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 201; ME 27 / Maine Avenue
Turn right onto US 201; ME 27 / Maine Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
6.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 295
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
52.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward ME 9: Jetport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 3
Toward ME 9: Jetport
7
52.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward ME 9: Jetport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 3
Toward ME 9: Jetport
4
53.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
Devereaux Circle
Turn left onto Devereaux Circle
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.61 one way
$17.23 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.48 | $18.95 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.25 | $20.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.81 | $23.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.62 | $2.57 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.49 | $3.42 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
8:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Freeport, ME
27 mi in
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
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 6m 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 trip is heavily focused on highway travel, with 96% of your time spent on major arteries like I-295, US-201, and Maine Avenue. You should prepare for a consistent interstate experience, as your longest uninterrupted stretch covers 46.4 miles on I-295. While the initial segments involve navigating local roads, the drive quickly settles into a fast-paced highway rhythm. Because the vast majority of the route is interstate-based, the character of the road is functional and direct rather than winding or technical. Expect a steady, predictable pace that favors speed and reliability over slow-moving backroads.
96% 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: 46.4 mi on I 295.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and US 201. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 201; ME 27 / Maine Avenue.
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 1h 6m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 201; ME 27 / Maine Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 53.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 46.4 miles on I 295. 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: near the start (US 201; ME 27 / Maine Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — Frances Perkins National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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