Origin
South Portland Gardens, ME
Evening in South Portland Gardens on Sunday
Local time
8:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Portland Gardens, ME to Brewer, ME
Drive Time
2h 33m
Distance
133.9 mi
216 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 23m
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6 AM
2h 33m
8 AM
2h 54m
10 AM
2h 40m
12 PM
2h 38m
3 PM
2h 41m
5 PM
2h 53m
8 PM
2h 27m
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
Brewer, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from South Portland Gardens, ME to Brewer, ME covers 133.9 miles and takes about 2h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maine Turnpike, I 295, I 395 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 79.2 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.43 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
67 miles from South Portland Gardens, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 33m highway drive covering 133.9 miles, with most of the trip on Maine Turnpike and I 295. The longest continuous stretch is about 79.2 miles on Maine Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Maine Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 79.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and I 295. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near ME 9 / Western Avenue.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 133.9 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 0.4 miles (ME 9 / Western Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 130.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 132.5 miles (ME 15): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
6
130.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 27m in
Take the exit toward I 395 South, ME 15 South: Bangor, Brewer
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 182A
Toward I 395 South, ME 15 South: Bangor, Brewer
8
132.5 mi into trip
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~2h 30m in
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ME 15
Take the exit onto ME 15 toward ME 15 South: South Main Street, Brewer
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4
Toward ME 15 South: South Main Street, Brewer
7
132.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 30m in
Keep slight right at fork toward ME 15 Business North: Brewer
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 4
Toward ME 15 Business North: Brewer
7
133.9 mi into trip
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~2h 33m in
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State Street
Turn right onto State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 79.2 mi | 1h 25m |
| I 295 | 49.9 mi | 57m |
| I 395 | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Westbrook Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Devereaux Circle | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| ME 15 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 79.2 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Portland Gardens, ME and Brewer, 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
50 mi
·
57 min
·
I 295
Use the none lane.
7
Merge onto I 95
79 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
·
Maine Turnpike
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 182A
Toward I 395 South, ME 15 South: Bangor, Brewer
9
Merge onto I 395; ME 15
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 395; ME 15
Use the none lane.
10
Continue on I 395; ME 9; ME 15
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 395; ME 9; ME 15
Use the none lane.
11
Take the exit onto ME 15
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
ME 15
Exit 4
Toward ME 15 South: South Main Street, Brewer
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 4
Toward ME 15 Business North: Brewer
13
Turn straight onto ME 15
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
14
Keep slight right at fork onto ME 9 Business
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Main Street
15
Turn right onto State Street
89 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Arrive at destination
State 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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67 miles from South Portland Gardens, ME, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.2 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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67 miles or 1h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brewer, 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 133.9 miles and 2h 33m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Maine Turnpike for about 79.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 67 mi from South Portland Gardens, ME · 1h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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 67 miles from South Portland Gardens, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Maine Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.2 miles.
Arriving in Brewer, ME
The final approach into Brewer, 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 Brewer, 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
$21.43 one way
$42.87 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $23.50 | $46.99 |
| premium | $4.83 | $25.45 | $50.90 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $29.75 | $59.50 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.75
Maine Turnpike
(79.2 mi)
$4.75
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
$21
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.2 | 0 | $14.06 | $6.43 |
| Efficient EV | 33.5 | 0 | $11.72 | $5.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.6 | 0 | $18.75 | $8.57 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Brewer, ME
Evening in Brewer on Sunday
Local time
8:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
43°F
Brunswick, ME
67 mi in
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
1 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
2h 33m 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 Brewer, ME covers 133.9 miles and takes about 2h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, I 295, I 395. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 67 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 $21.43 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 133.9 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (ME 9 / Western Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 130.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 132.5 miles (ME 15): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from South Portland Gardens, ME to Brewer, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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