Planning a trip from Old Town to South Portland Gardens? This 144.1-mile drive will take you approximately 2 hours and 48 minutes, making it a very manageable one-day excursion. The route is heavily focused on highway travel, with 97% of the journey on major interstates like I-95 and I-295. With an estimated fuel cost of $23, it's an economical option for a quick getaway within Maine. This is a straightforward drive, ideal if you're looking for efficiency and don't require overnight stops. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, so you'll be staying within familiar territory.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
72 miles from Old Town, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 25m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
89.5 mi
1h 38m
I 295
50.2 mi
58m
Stillwater Avenue
2.7 mi
7m
Center Street
0.7 mi
1m
Westbrook Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Devereaux Circle
0.2 mi
<1m
Main Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 89.5 mi, about 1h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Old Town, ME and South Portland Gardens, ME.
1
Start on US 2
240 ft·13 sec·Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 2A
0.7 mi·1 min·Center Street
3
Continue on US 2A
2.7 mi·7 min·Stillwater Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·23 sec
5
Merge onto I 95
89 mi·1 hr 38 min·I 95
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
50 mi·58 min·I 295
Exit 103Toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, BrunswickUse the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Exit 3Toward ME 9: Jetport
8
Keep slight right at fork
489 ft·15 sec
Exit 3Toward ME 9: Jetport
9
Turn straight onto ME 9
0.1 mi·21 sec·Westbrook Street
10
Turn slight right
224 ft·8 sec
11
Turn straight onto Westbrook Street
0.1 mi·20 sec·Westbrook Street
12
Turn left onto Devereaux Circle
0.2 mi·50 sec·Devereaux Circle
13
Arrive at destination
Devereaux Circle
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 2 hour and 48-minute duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip. Consider departing in the morning to maximize your time at your destination. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost of around $23, planning is straightforward. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 89.5 miles on I-95, so ensure you're comfortable with sustained highway driving or plan a brief break before embarking on it. Pay attention to the transition from I-95 to I-295 as it's a key point in your navigation.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 72 miles from Old Town, ME, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 32 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72 miles or 1h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near South Portland Gardens, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Old Town, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Old Town, ME
This is one driving day of about 144.1 miles and 2h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Old Town, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 89.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 143.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 2A / Center Street
Turn left onto US 2A / Center Street
Navigation decision point
9
93.1 mi into trip|~1h 48m in|I 295
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Exit 103
Toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Bru...
5
143.3 mi into trip|~2h 46m in
Take the exit toward ME 9: Jetport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 3
Toward ME 9: Jetport
7
143.5 mi into trip|~2h 46m in
Keep slight right at fork toward ME 9: Jetport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 3
Toward ME 9: Jetport
4
143.9 mi into trip|~2h 48m in|Devereaux Circle
Turn left onto Devereaux Circle
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.20 one way
$46.40 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg50 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$25.52
$51.05
premium
$4.86
$27.59
$55.19
diesel
$5.61
$31.82
$63.63
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
43.2
0
$15.13
$6.92
Efficient EV
36
0
$12.61
$5.76
EV Truck/SUV
57.6
0
$20.17
$9.22
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Old Town, ME
Morning
in Old Town on Sunday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
South Portland Gardens, ME
Morning
in South Portland Gardens on Sunday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Patchy Fog then Chance Rain Showers
E 0 to 5 mph31% chanceLive forecast
50°F
Augusta, ME
72 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
22 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
2h 48m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Frances Perkins National Monument
National Monument
Known as the first woman to hold a presidential cabinet position and the “Woman behind the New Deal,” Frances Perkins championed many labor rights that Americans enjoy today, including safety standard...
17 mi from route
~42 min detour
Free
near mile 104.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this 144.1-mile journey, with a significant 97% of the drive utilizing major interstates. You'll encounter one long stretch of 89.5 miles on I-95, offering a consistent pace. The route transitions from I-95 to I-295, indicating a shift in the primary highway corridor. While the focus is on efficient travel, the inclusion of Stillwater Avenue suggests a brief departure from the interstate system as you approach your destination. This drive is designed for covering distance quickly rather than for leisurely sightseeing.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 89.5 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 295. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 2A / Center Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 48m drive. You will face about 7 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 2A / Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 93.1 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 143.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
462 ft35 ft
Total Climb
530 ft
Total Descent
578 ft
Highest Point
462 ft
~30.9 mi in
Elevation Range
427 ft
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 Old Town, ME to South Portland Gardens, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Brunswick along the way.
Brunswick
93.1 mi in|~1h 48m|via I 295
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 48m. Total distance: 144.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 89.5 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 7 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 2A / Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 93.1 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 143.3 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.
