Origin
North Bath, ME
Morning in North Bath on Friday
Local time
6:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Bath, ME to South Portland Gardens, ME
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
39.5 mi
64 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Bath, ME
Talha Resitoglu
South Portland Gardens, ME
Brett Sayles
Trip Overview
The drive from North Bath, ME to South Portland Gardens, ME covers 39.5 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 295, Leeman Highway, High Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.8 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 24.8 mi | 30m |
| Leeman Highway | 8.5 mi | 11m |
| High Street | 1.7 mi | 5m |
| Pleasant Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Westbrook Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Devereaux Circle | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Harward Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 24.8 mi, about 30m
Traffic on I-295
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 78 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,550 veh/hr typical · worst 3,104
Quietest
2 AM
~86 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
29.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Bath, ME and South Portland Gardens, ME.
1
Start on Harward Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Harward Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto High Street
1.7 mi
·
5 min
·
High Street
3
Take the ramp
441 ft
·
12 sec
Toward US 1 South
4
Merge onto US 1
8.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Leeman Highway
5
Turn right onto US 1
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasant Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
7
Keep slight left at fork
1.6 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 295 South: Freeport, Portland
8
Merge onto I 295
25 mi
·
30 min
·
I 295
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 3
Toward ME 9: Jetport
10
Keep slight right at fork
489 ft
·
15 sec
Exit 3
Toward ME 9: Jetport
11
Turn straight onto ME 9
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Westbrook Street
12
Turn slight right
224 ft
·
8 sec
13
Turn straight onto Westbrook Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Westbrook Street
14
Turn left onto Devereaux Circle
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Devereaux Circle
15
Arrive at destination
Devereaux Circle
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.7 miles from North Bath, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 38.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
High Street
At end of road, turn left onto High Street
Navigation decision point
6
12.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 295 South: Freeport, Portland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 295 South: Freeport, Portland
5
13.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
I 295
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
38.7 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward ME 9: Jetport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 3
Toward ME 9: Jetport
7
38.8 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Keep slight right at fork toward ME 9: Jetport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 3
Toward ME 9: Jetport
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.58 one way
$13.16 round trip
$4.23/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $7.30 | $14.60 |
| premium | $5.07 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $8.71 | $17.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.15 | $1.90 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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 Friday
Local time
6:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Yarmouth, ME
20 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
12 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
57m 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?
39.5 mi in 57m, mostly highway — 24.8 mi of that is on I 295.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.8 mi on I 295.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and Leeman Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near High Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 39.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (High Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.9 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
202 ft
23 ft
Total Climb
314 ft
Total Descent
284 ft
Highest Point
202 ft
~17 mi in
Elevation Range
179 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from North Bath, ME to South Portland Gardens, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Portland along the way.
Portland
12.3 mi in
|
~22m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 39.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.8 miles on I 295. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: at 0.2 miles (High Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.9 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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