Origin
South Portland Gardens, ME
Afternoon in South Portland Gardens on Sunday
Local time
12:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Portland Gardens, ME to Waterboro, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
31.5 mi
51 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 40m
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
Waterboro, ME
Corwin Melvin
Trip Overview
South Portland Gardens to Waterboro is 31.5 miles and takes about 41 minutes via Maine Turnpike and Alfred Road, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically within Maine. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on well-maintained roads, making it ideal for a quick excursion or an easy addition to a longer journey. You'll find the overall experience practical and efficient, suitable for those looking for a simple transition between two points in the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 12.3 mi | 13m |
| Alfred Road | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| Waterboro Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Biddeford Road | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Alfred Street | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Samantha Smith Way | 1 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 12.3 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Portland Gardens, ME and Waterboro, 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
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Westbrook Street
5
Turn right onto Broadway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Maine Mall Road
7
Merge onto Samantha Smith Way
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Samantha Smith Way
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
9
Merge onto I 95
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Maine Turnpike
10
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 32
Toward ME 111: Biddeford
11
Turn right onto ME 111
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Alfred Street
12
Continue on ME 111
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Alfred Road
13
Continue on ME 111
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Biddeford Road
14
Turn right onto Kennebunk Road
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Kennebunk Road
15
Continue on US 202; ME 4
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Waterboro Road
16
Continue on US 202; ME 4
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
US 202; ME 4
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 16 — 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
4
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
15.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward ME 111: Biddeford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 32
Toward ME 111: Biddeford
4
16 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
ME 111 / Alfred Street
Turn right onto ME 111 / Alfred Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.07 one way
$10.14 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.58 | $11.16 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.03 | $12.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.95 | $13.91 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.74
Maine Turnpike
(12.3 mi)
$0.74
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.31 | $1.51 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Waterboro, ME
Afternoon in Waterboro on Sunday
Local time
12:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
2 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
41m 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 offers a mixed drive experience, with 39% of it on highway. You'll encounter stretches of the Maine Turnpike, including one uninterrupted segment of 12.3 miles, providing a chance for steady progress. As you leave the turnpike, the drive transitions to roads like Alfred Road and Waterboro Road, which are likely to be more localized and potentially slower-paced. Expect a varied feel, from efficient highway travel to more typical local road driving as you approach your destination.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.3 mi on Maine Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 31.5 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 0.4 miles (ME 9 / Western Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 2.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 31.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.3 miles on Maine Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.74 in tolls one way, starting with Maine Turnpike. 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 0.4 miles (ME 9 / Western Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 2.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Waterboro, 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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