Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
54.4 mi
88 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
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
Farmingdale, ME
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South Portland Gardens to Farmingdale is 54.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 6 minutes via I 295, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maine, connecting two points in the Northeast region. The drive is mostly highway, making it a straightforward and efficient journey. It's a good option for a quick trip when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss. Consider this route for a simple, direct commute or a short leg of a longer adventure.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 48.7 mi | 55m |
| Lewiston Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Water Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Maine Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Cobbossee Avenue | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Westbrook Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Devereaux Circle | 0.2 mi | <1m |
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
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between South Portland Gardens, ME and Farmingdale, ME.
Start on Devereaux Circle
Turn right onto Westbrook Street
At end of road, turn left onto ME 9
Continue on ME 9
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 295
Take the exit
Turn right onto ME 9; ME 126
Continue on Cobbossee Avenue
Continue on Lewiston Road
Continue on Central Street
Turn straight onto Water Street
Turn left onto US 201
Turn left onto US 201; ME 27
Turn left onto Bowman Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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.
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 27.2 miles from South Portland Gardens, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 53.4 — 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
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward ME 9, ME 126: Litchfield, Gardiner
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto US 201 / Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$9.06 one way
$18.12 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $10.06 | $20.11 |
| premium | $5.07 | $10.85 | $21.70 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $11.99 | $23.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
| Efficient EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $2.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.62 | $3.48 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Evening in South Portland Gardens on Friday
Local time
5:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Evening in Farmingdale on Friday
Local time
5:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Mostly Cloudy
58°F
Yarmouth, ME
27 mi in
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 route is predominantly highway driving, with 89% of the 54.4 miles on I 295. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 48.7 miles on I 295, which means plenty of high-speed cruising. The bulk of your time will be spent on this major interstate. The transition to surface roads like Lewiston Road and Water Street will occur closer to your destination in Farmingdale, marking the end of the highway segment.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and Lewiston Road. 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 1h 6m drive. You will face about 9 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 1.4 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
346 ft
Total Descent
360 ft
Highest Point
194 ft
~23.3 mi in
Elevation Range
180 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from South Portland Gardens, ME to Farmingdale, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Gardiner along the way.
Gardiner
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 54.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
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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