Origin
South Portland Gardens, ME
Afternoon in South Portland Gardens on Sunday
Local time
12:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Portland Gardens, ME to Freeport, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
20.9 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
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
Freeport, ME
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion in the Northeast, the 20.9-mile journey from South Portland Gardens to Freeport is an ideal day trip. You can expect to spend about 29 minutes behind the wheel, making this a highly efficient transit between these two Maine locations. Since the total fuel cost is estimated at just $3, this is an incredibly budget-friendly outing that won't strain your wallet. Because the entire route is easily manageable in a single day, you have the flexibility to plan your arrival and departure times to suit your specific schedule. It is a straightforward trip that avoids the need for an overnight stay, allowing you to maximize your time once you reach your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 17.8 mi | 21m |
| Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Westbrook Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Devereaux Circle | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lower Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Desert Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Western Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 17.8 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Portland Gardens, ME and Freeport, ME.
1
Start on Devereaux Circle
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Devereaux Circle
2
Turn right onto Westbrook Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Westbrook Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto ME 9
208 ft
·
7 sec
·
Western Avenue
4
Continue on ME 9
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Westbrook Street
5
Take the ramp
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 295 North: Portland
6
Merge onto I 295
18 mi
·
21 min
·
I 295
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 20
Toward Freeport
8
Turn right onto Desert Road
234 ft
·
5 sec
·
Desert Road
9
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Lower Main Street
10
Continue on US 1
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Arrive at destination
US 1
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 19.1 — 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
|
Westbrook Street
Turn right onto Westbrook Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
ME 9 / Western Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto ME 9 / Western Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 295 North: Portland
Navigation decision point
Toward I 295 North: Portland
3
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 295
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
19.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward Freeport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 20
Toward Freeport
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.36 one way
$6.73 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.70 | $7.40 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.61 | $9.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Freeport, ME
Afternoon in Freeport on Sunday
Local time
12:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
1 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
29m 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 trip is heavily focused on highway travel, with 85% of your journey spent on high-speed roads. You will spend the vast majority of your time on I-295, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 17.8 miles. The experience is primarily an interstate grind, designed for efficiency rather than winding backroads. As you transition off the highway, you will navigate via Westbrook Street and Main Street to reach the heart of Freeport. Expect a fast-paced environment where the road feel is consistent and predictable for the duration of the drive.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.8 mi on I 295.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Westbrook Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 29m 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 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 20.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.8 miles on I 295. 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 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 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Freeport, 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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