Origin
South Portland Gardens, ME
Afternoon in South Portland Gardens on Wednesday
Local time
3:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Portland Gardens, ME to Anson, ME
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
2h 3m
Distance
100 mi
161 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 55m
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6 AM
2h 4m
8 AM
2h 21m
10 AM
2h 10m
12 PM
2h 8m
3 PM
2h 11m
5 PM
2h 21m
8 PM
1h 58m
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
Anson, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from South Portland Gardens, ME to Anson, ME covers 100 miles and takes about 2h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 295, Maine Turnpike, Norridgewock Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 49.9 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
50 miles from South Portland Gardens, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 2h 3m highway drive covering 100 miles, with most of the trip on I 295 and Maine Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 49.9 miles on I 295.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 295 is the longest continuous segment at about 49.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and Maine Turnpike. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Westbrook Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 3m drive. You will face about 10 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Westbrook Street
Turn right onto Westbrook Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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ME 9 / Western Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto ME 9 / Western Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
1.4 mi into trip
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~3m in
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I 295
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
78.4 mi into trip
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~1h 31m in
Take the exit toward ME 104: Waterville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 130
Toward ME 104: Waterville
5
99.9 mi into trip
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~2h 3m in
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Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 49.9 mi | 57m |
| Maine Turnpike | 27.2 mi | 29m |
| Norridgewock Road | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| Old Point Avenue | 4 mi | 6m |
| Waterville Road | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Madison Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Middle Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 49.9 mi, about 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Portland Gardens, ME and Anson, ME.
1
Start on Devereaux Circle
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
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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
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Westbrook Street
5
Take the ramp
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 295 North: Portland
6
Merge onto I 295
50 mi
·
57 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 95
27 mi
·
29 min
·
Maine Turnpike
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 130
Toward ME 104: Waterville
9
Turn left onto ME 104
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
10
Continue on ME 104
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Norridgewock Road
11
Continue on ME 104; ME 139
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pung Hill Road
12
Continue on ME 104; ME 139
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Middle Road
13
Continue on ME 139
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Norridgewock Road
14
Continue on ME 139
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Waterville Road
15
Continue on US 2; US 201A
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
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US 2; US 201A
16
Turn right onto US 201A
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Bridge Street
17
Continue on US 201A
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
New Madison Road
18
Continue on US 201A
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Madison Road
19
Continue on US 201A
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
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New Madison Road
20
Continue on US 201A; ME 8
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Old Point Avenue
21
Continue on US 201A
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Madison Road
22
Turn left onto US 201A
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
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Main Street
23
At end of road, turn left onto Main Street
354 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
24
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50 miles from South Portland Gardens, ME, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50 miles or 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Anson, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving South Portland Gardens, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from South Portland Gardens, ME
This is one driving day of about 100 miles and 2h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from South Portland Gardens, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 295 for about 49.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50 mi from South Portland Gardens, ME · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50 miles from South Portland Gardens, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Anson, ME
The final approach into Anson, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Anson, ME.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.10 one way
$32.20 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $17.71 | $35.43 |
| premium | $4.86 | $19.15 | $38.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.08 | $44.16 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.63
Maine Turnpike
(27.2 mi)
$1.63
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30 | 0 | $10.50 | $4.80 |
| Efficient EV | 25 | 0 | $8.75 | $4.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40 | 0 | $14.00 | $6.40 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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
Anson, ME
Afternoon in Anson on Wednesday
Local time
3:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
13 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
2h 3m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from South Portland Gardens, ME to Anson, ME covers 100 miles and takes about 2h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, Maine Turnpike, Norridgewock Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50 miles from South Portland Gardens, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.10 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 2h 3m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
The route from South Portland Gardens, ME to Anson, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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