Origin
Jay, ME
Afternoon in Jay on Sunday
Local time
12:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jay, 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 20m
Distance
67.3 mi
108 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 17m
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
Jay, ME to South Portland Gardens, ME is 67.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 20 minutes via Maine Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within the state of Maine, traversing from the Northeast region towards the coast. It's a fairly straightforward trip, mostly utilizing major roadways with a moderate highway share, making it a convenient option for a single-day journey. Expect a mixed driving experience that's efficient for getting from point A to point B.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 28.2 mi | 31m |
| Auburn Road | 12.7 mi | 14m |
| Federal Road | 9.5 mi | 10m |
| Washington Street | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Center Street | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Turner Road | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| Western Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 28.2 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jay, ME and South Portland Gardens, ME.
1
Start on Intervale Road
123 ft
·
2 sec
·
Intervale Road
2
Merge onto ME 4
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto ME 4
510 ft
·
6 sec
·
Bridge Street
4
Continue on ME 4
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Federal Road
5
Continue on ME 4
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Auburn Road
6
Continue on ME 4
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Turner Road
7
Continue on ME 4
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Center Street
8
Keep slight right at fork onto ME 4
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Union Street Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
Minot Avenue
10
Turn slight left onto US 202; ME 4; ME 100
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Washington Street
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
13
Merge onto I 95
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Maine Turnpike
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Maine Turnpike
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 46
Toward Jetport
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn right onto Skyway Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Skyway Drive
Use the right lane.
17
Turn right onto ME 9
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Johnson Road
Use the right lane.
18
Continue on ME 9
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Western Avenue
19
Turn left onto ME 9
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Western Avenue
20
Turn left onto Westbrook Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Westbrook Street
21
Turn left onto Devereaux Circle
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Devereaux Circle
22
Arrive at destination
Devereaux Circle
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.7 miles from Jay, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 65.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
ME 4 / Main Street
Merge onto ME 4 / Main Street
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
30.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
ME 4 / Union Street Bypass
Keep slight right at fork onto ME 4 / Union Street Bypass
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
64.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward Jetport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 46
Toward Jetport
6
65 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
Skyway Drive
Turn right onto Skyway Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
65.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
ME 9 / Johnson Road
Turn right onto ME 9 / Johnson Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.83 one way
$21.67 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.92 | $23.84 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.89 | $25.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.86 | $29.72 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.69
Maine Turnpike
(28.2 mi)
$1.69
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$2
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.07 | $3.23 |
| Efficient EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.89 | $2.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.42 | $4.31 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Afternoon in South Portland Gardens on Sunday
Local time
12:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Auburn, ME
34 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
5 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
1h 20m 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 drive offers a mixed profile, with 42% of it on highways, primarily the Maine Turnpike. You'll encounter a 28.2-mile stretch on the Maine Turnpike, which provides a faster pace. The remainder of the journey involves navigating roads like Auburn Road and Federal Road, suggesting a transition to more local or arterial routes as you approach your destination. The character shifts from highway cruising to more typical road travel, offering a varied driving experience.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.2 mi on Maine Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 4 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.3 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 4 / Main Street): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 30.7 miles (ME 4 / Union Street Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 64.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 67.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.2 miles on Maine Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.69 in tolls one way, starting with Maine Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at South Portland Gardens, ME before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 (ME 4 / Main Street): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 30.7 miles (ME 4 / Union Street Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 64.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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