Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 7, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
10.1 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Portland Gardens, ME
Brett Sayles
Cape Elizabeth, ME
Wikimedia Commons
South Portland Gardens to Cape Elizabeth is 10.1 miles and takes about 22 minutes via Ocean House Road and Broadway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Maine's Northeast region, offering a straightforward trip between two points. It's a practical option if you're looking for a quick connection without venturing far. The entire route is on surface roads, making it a relaxed pace for a single day.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean House Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Broadway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Two Lights Road | 1.6 mi | 6m |
| Ocean Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Westbrook Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Ocean House Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Devereaux Circle | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Western Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between South Portland Gardens, ME and Cape Elizabeth, ME.
Start on Devereaux Circle
Turn right onto Westbrook Street
At end of road, turn left onto ME 9
Continue on ME 9
Turn left onto Broadway
Continue on ME 77
Turn right onto ME 77
Continue on ME 77
Continue on ME 77
Continue on ME 77
Turn slight left onto Two Lights Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Two Lights Road
Continue on Two Lights Road
Turn right
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 10 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Westbrook Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto ME 9 / Western Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Turn left onto Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto Two Lights Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.68 one way
$3.36 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $1.87 | $3.73 |
| premium | $5.07 | $2.01 | $4.03 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $2.23 | $4.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.65 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in South Portland Gardens on Monday
Local time
4:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Cape Elizabeth on Monday
Local time
4:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This trip covers 10.1 miles on surface roads with no highway driving. You'll spend the majority of your time on local streets; the longest uninterrupted stretch is 3.7 miles on Ocean House Road. Expect a consistent pace as you navigate through neighborhoods and local areas without the complexities of highway merging or exits. The drive is primarily on local roads like Ocean House Road, Broadway, and Two Lights Road.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Westbrook Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 22m 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: at 0.2 miles (Westbrook Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (ME 9 / Western Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.7 miles (Broadway): Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
128 ft
Total Descent
167 ft
Highest Point
102 ft
~5.8 mi in
Elevation Range
85 ft
Founded 1628
Cape Elizabeth is an upscale community about 5 miles southeast of Portland, Maine on the Southern Maine coast. Its centerpiece is the 90 acre Fort Williams bought by the town in 1964. It used to guard Portland Harbor and now features the tourist attractions of Portland Head Light and the stone Goddard Mansion as well as the usual park activities and events.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 10.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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