Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
17.2 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
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
Standish, ME
RealToughCandy.com
South Portland Gardens to Standish is 17.2 miles and takes about 28 minutes via Ossipee Trail, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Maine, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local feel for most of the journey, making it an easy excursion. It’s a straightforward trip that doesn't require extensive planning, perfect for a quick local outing.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ossipee Trail | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Westbrook Arterial | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Western Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| State Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| William B Clarke Drive | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Maine Turnpike | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Conant Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between South Portland Gardens, ME and Standish, ME.
Start on Devereaux Circle
Turn right onto Westbrook Street
Turn right onto ME 9
Continue on ME 9
Turn left onto Skyway Drive
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
At end of road, turn left onto Westbrook Arterial
Continue on William B Clarke Drive
Turn right onto Spring Street
Turn left onto ME 25 Business
Turn right onto ME 25
Continue on ME 25
Continue on Main Street
Continue on US 202; ME 4
Continue on ME 25
Enter roundabout onto ME 25; ME 112
Continue on ME 25; ME 112
Turn right onto Oak Hill Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 5.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Skyway Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward ME 25: Rand Road, Westbrook Arterial
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto Spring Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto ME 25 Business / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.77 one way
$5.54 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.05 | $6.09 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.29 | $6.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.05
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Morning in South Portland Gardens on Sunday
Local time
8:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Patchy Fog then Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Morning in Standish on Sunday
Local time
8:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
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 characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with only a 5% highway share. You'll navigate a mix of local roads, including Ossipee Trail, Main Street, and Westbrook Arterial. The longest continuous stretch you’ll encounter is 5.9 miles on Ossipee Trail. Be prepared for frequent turns and a more engaged driving experience as you transition between these local thoroughfares.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near Skyway Drive.
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 17.2 miles you will encounter 11 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 1.8 miles (Skyway Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Standish, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Westbrook Arterial along the way.
Westbrook Arterial
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 17.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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