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Drive Time
2h 9m
Distance
91.7 mi
148 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
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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
The drive from South Portland Gardens, ME to Hope, ME covers 91.7 miles and takes about 2h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 295, Rockland Road, Heald Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 48.7 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.76 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
45.9 miles from South Portland Gardens, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
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The drive from South Portland Gardens, ME to Hope, ME covers 91.7 miles and takes about 2h 9m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Westbrook Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 9m drive. You will face about 13 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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Westbrook Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto ME 9 / Western Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward ME 9, ME 126: Litchfield, Gardiner
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
At end of road, turn right onto ME 17 / Augusta Road
Navigation decision point
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 Hope, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Gardiner along the way.
Gardiner
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 48.7 mi | 55m |
| Rockland Road | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| Heald Highway | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| Augusta Road | 5 mi | 7m |
| Hatchet Mountain Road | 4.8 mi | 11m |
| Augusta-Rockland Road | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Togus Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Buzzell Hill Road | 2.2 mi | 5m |
Step-by-step road directions between South Portland Gardens, ME and Hope, ME.
Start on Devereaux Circle
Turn right onto Westbrook Street
At end of road, turn left onto ME 9
Continue on ME 9
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 295
Take the exit
Turn right onto ME 9; ME 126
Continue on Cobbossee Avenue
Continue on Lewiston Road
Continue on Central Street
Turn straight onto Water Street
Turn left onto US 201
At end of road, turn right onto ME 27; ME 126
Turn left onto ME 226
Continue on ME 226
At end of road, turn right onto ME 17
Continue on ME 17
Continue on ME 17
Continue on ME 17
Continue on ME 17; ME 32
Continue on ME 17; ME 32
Continue on ME 17
Continue on ME 17
Continue on ME 17
Turn left onto ME 235
Turn right onto ME 235
Turn left onto ME 105
Arrive at destination
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.
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 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.9 miles or 54m 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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hope, ME than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving South Portland Gardens, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 91.7 miles and 2h 9m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.9 mi from South Portland Gardens, ME · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 45.9 miles from South Portland Gardens, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Hope, 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 Hope, ME.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$14.76 one way
$29.52 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $16.24 | $32.48 |
| premium | $4.86 | $17.56 | $35.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.25 | $40.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.5 | 0 | $9.63 | $4.40 |
| Efficient EV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.02 | $3.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.7 | 0 | $12.84 | $5.87 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in South Portland Gardens on Wednesday
Local time
3:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Afternoon in Hope on Wednesday
Local time
3:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
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
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.
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