Origin
Limington, ME
Morning in Limington on Sunday
Local time
8:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Limington, 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
43m
Distance
26.5 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Limington, ME
Isis Coronado
South Portland Gardens, ME
Brett Sayles
Trip Overview
Limington, ME to South Portland Gardens, ME is 26.5 miles and takes about 43m via Ossipee Trail, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, local drive entirely within Maine, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a straightforward trip with minimal highway driving, making it ideal for a quick transition between locations. The route is designed for a single day, offering a practical way to cover a modest distance without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ossipee Trail West | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| Main Street | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Ossipee Trail | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Sokokis Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
Ossipee Trail West
— 9.9 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Limington, ME and South Portland Gardens, ME.
1
Start on ME 11
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Sokokis Avenue
2
Turn right onto ME 25; ME 117
2.9 mi
·
4 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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 4.9 and 26.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
4.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
ME 25 / Ossipee Trail West
Enter roundabout onto ME 25 / Ossipee Trail West
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
14.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
ME 25 / Ossipee Trail East
Enter roundabout onto ME 25 / Ossipee Trail East
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
20.7 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Stroudwater Street
Turn right onto Stroudwater Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
23.7 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
ME 9; ME 22 / Congress Street
Turn sharp right onto ME 9; ME 22 / Congress Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
26.1 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Westbrook Street
Turn left onto Westbrook Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.27 one way
$8.53 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.69 | $9.39 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.07 | $10.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Morning in South Portland Gardens on Sunday
Local time
8:11 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
5 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
43m 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 characterized by its turn-heavy local drive, with no highway miles involved. You'll navigate primarily using Ossipee Trail West and Main Street. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 9.9 miles on Ossipee Trail West, meaning you'll likely be making frequent adjustments to your course. The road's personality is that of a classic local byway, where you'll be keeping your wits about you with a series of turns rather than settling into a highway rhythm.
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?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.9 miles in near ME 25 / Ossipee Trail West.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.5 miles you will encounter 8 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: at 4.9 miles (ME 25 / Ossipee Trail West): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14.8 miles (ME 25 / Ossipee Trail East): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 20.7 miles (Stroudwater Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 26.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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 4.9 miles (ME 25 / Ossipee Trail West): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14.8 miles (ME 25 / Ossipee Trail East): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 20.7 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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