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 Cornish, ME
Drive Time
50m
Distance
31.6 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
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6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
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
Cornish, ME
Cliff Booth
Trip Overview
If you are looking to escape the coastal bustle of South Portland Gardens for the inland charm of Cornish, this 31.6-mile journey is an ideal day trip. You can expect to spend about 50 minutes behind the wheel, making it a very manageable drive for a quick getaway. Budgeting around $5 for fuel should easily cover your trip, keeping your expenses minimal. Since the entire route is contained within the Northeast region of Maine, the transition is smooth and straightforward. You won’t need to worry about overnight accommodations, as the distance is short enough to handle in a single, relaxed outing.
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
15.8 miles from South Portland Gardens, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy, local driving experience that favors backroads over high-speed transit. With only 3% of the journey spent on highways, you will spend the vast majority of your time navigating local thoroughfares like Ossipee Trail and Main Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 9.9-mile segment on the Ossipee Trail, which offers a consistent rhythm before the road demands more focus. Because this is primarily a technical local drive, you should be prepared for frequent changes in direction rather than a monotonous interstate haul. It is a hands-on trip that keeps you engaged with the road from start to finish.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ossipee Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 9.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 31.6 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1.8 mi into trip
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~3m in
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Skyway Drive
Turn left onto Skyway Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
3.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
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
Exit 47
Toward ME 25: Rand Road, Westbrook Arterial
6
3.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
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Westbrook Arterial
At end of road, turn left onto Westbrook Arterial
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
5.6 mi into trip
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~10m in
|
Spring Street
Turn right onto Spring Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from South Portland Gardens, ME to Cornish, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Westbrook Arterial along the way.
Westbrook Arterial
3.1 mi in
|
~6m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ossipee Trail | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| Ossipee Trail West | 8.2 mi | 12m |
| Main Street | 5.9 mi | 9m |
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
Ossipee Trail
— 9.9 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Portland Gardens, ME and Cornish, 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
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Skyway Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 95
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Maine Turnpike
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 47
Toward ME 25: Rand Road, Westbrook Arterial
9
At end of road, turn left onto Westbrook Arterial
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Westbrook Arterial
Use the none lane.
10
Continue on William B Clarke Drive
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
William B Clarke Drive
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto Spring Street
324 ft
·
13 sec
·
Spring Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto ME 25 Business
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto ME 25
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
William B Clarke Drive
14
Continue on ME 25
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Conant Street
15
Continue on Main Street
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on US 202; ME 4
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
17
Continue on ME 25
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Ossipee Trail East
18
Enter roundabout onto ME 25; ME 112
70 ft
·
1 sec
·
Ossipee Trail
19
Continue on ME 25; ME 112
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
Ossipee Trail
20
Enter roundabout onto ME 25
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
Ossipee Trail West
21
Continue on ME 25
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Ossipee Trail West
22
Continue on ME 25; ME 117
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
23
Arrive at destination
ME 5; ME 25
Trip Plan
Because this drive is short and direct, you have total flexibility in your departure time. You won't need to plan for multiple rest stops or complex fuel logistics, as the 50-minute duration is easily manageable in one go. Aim to head out during daylight hours to better navigate the turns along the Ossipee Trail, which makes up the bulk of your route. Since there are zero formal stops scheduled in the data, pack your own water and snacks before you leave South Portland Gardens to stay comfortable. Keep in mind that the local nature of these roads means you should anticipate a slower, steadier pace compared to major highway travel.
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 15.8 miles from South Portland Gardens, ME, or about 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.9 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 31.6 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.8 miles or 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cornish, 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 31.6 miles and 50m.
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 Ossipee Trail for about 9.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.8 mi from South Portland Gardens, ME · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.8 miles from South Portland Gardens, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cornish, ME
The final approach into Cornish, 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 Cornish, 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
$5.06 one way
$10.12 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $5.54 | $11.09 |
| premium | $4.83 | $6.01 | $12.01 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.02 | $14.04 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.05
Maine Turnpike
(0.8 mi)
$0.05
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
$5
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $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
Cornish, ME
Evening in Cornish on Sunday
Local time
8:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°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
18 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
50m 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 Cornish, ME covers 31.6 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ossipee Trail, Ossipee Trail West, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.8 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 $5.06 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 31.6 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 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.
On the drive from South Portland Gardens, ME to Cornish, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Westbrook Arterial along the way.
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