Origin
South Portland Gardens, ME
Late night in South Portland Gardens on Sunday
Local time
12:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Portland Gardens, ME to Lake Arrowhead, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
27.2 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
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
Lake Arrowhead, ME
Ira Bowman
Trip Overview
South Portland Gardens, ME to Lake Arrowhead, ME is 27.2 miles and takes about 52 minutes via County Road and Portland Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within Maine, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local, turn-heavy drive that's more about navigating neighborhoods and local roads than open highway. It's a straightforward journey perfect for a quick excursion or an easy addition to a longer itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road | 7.4 mi | 13m |
| Cape Road | 7.3 mi | 12m |
| Portland Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Doles Ridge Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Bar Mills Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Western Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| New Dam Road | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
County Road
— 7.4 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Portland Gardens, ME and Lake Arrowhead, ME.
1
Start on Devereaux Circle
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Devereaux Circle
2
Turn right onto Westbrook Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Westbrook Street
3
Turn right onto ME 9
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Western Avenue
4
Continue on ME 9
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Johnson Road
5
Turn left onto Skyway Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Skyway Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Turn left onto ME 22
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Congress Street
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on ME 22
7.4 mi
·
13 min
·
County Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Continue on Portland Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Portland Road
9
Continue on ME 4A
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on ME 4A
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Bar Mills Road
11
Turn right onto ME 117
7.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Cape Road
12
Turn left onto Doles Ridge Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Doles Ridge Road
13
Turn left onto New Dam Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
New Dam Road
14
Turn right onto Old Portland Road
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Portland Road
15
Turn right onto Crescent Drive
267 ft
·
13 sec
·
Crescent Drive
16
Turn right onto Pioneer Circle
210 ft
·
9 sec
·
Pioneer Circle
17
Arrive at destination
Pioneer Circle
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 27.2 — 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
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Skyway Drive
Turn left onto Skyway Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
ME 22 / Congress Street
Turn left onto ME 22 / Congress Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
26.3 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
Old Portland Road
Turn right onto Old Portland Road
Navigation decision point
4
27.2 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
Pioneer Circle
Turn right onto Pioneer Circle
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.38 one way
$8.76 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.82 | $9.64 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.01 | $12.01 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.04
Skyway Drive
(0.6 mi)
$0.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Lake Arrowhead, ME
Late night in Lake Arrowhead on Sunday
Local time
12:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
5 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
52m 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 route features a turn-heavy local drive with zero highway time, meaning you'll be navigating primarily on County Road, Cape Road, and Portland Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.4 miles on County Road. Given the profile, anticipate frequent turns and varying road conditions typical of local thoroughfares rather than high-speed cruising. You'll likely experience a more intimate connection with the landscape as you pass through towns and residential areas.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.4 mi on County Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Westbrook Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 27.2 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Westbrook Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (Skyway Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (ME 22 / Congress Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 27.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.4 miles on County Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.04 in tolls one way, starting with Skyway Drive. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 1.8 miles (Skyway Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (ME 22 / Congress Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lake Arrowhead, 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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