Trip from South Portland Gardens, ME to Jonesport, ME

Drive Time

4h 24m

Distance

200.2 mi

322 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 11m ★

6 AM

4h 25m

8 AM

4h 51m

10 AM

4h 34m

12 PM

4h 31m

3 PM

4h 35m

5 PM

4h 50m

8 PM

4h 17m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Best Time Drive vs Fly

Google Maps Waze Apple Maps

Download GPX

South Portland Gardens, ME

Brett Sayles

Trip Overview

The drive from South Portland Gardens, ME to Jonesport, ME covers 200.2 miles and takes about 4h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Westbrook Street, Western Avenue, I 295 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.05 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

100.1 miles from South Portland Gardens, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 12m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 24m drive with frequent turns across 200.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 44 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Westbrook Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 4h 24m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from South Portland Gardens, ME to Jonesport, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Westbrook Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Western Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 295 North	Unavailable	Refreshing
Maine Turnpike	Unavailable	Refreshing
ME 3	Unavailable	Refreshing
Augusta Bypass	Unavailable	Refreshing
North Belfast Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
Belfast Road	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Westbrook Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Portland Gardens, ME and Jonesport, ME.

Start on Devereaux Circle

0.2 mi · 51 sec · Devereaux Circle

Turn right onto Westbrook Street

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Westbrook Street

At the end of the road, turn left onto Western Avenue

207 ft · 8 sec · Western Avenue

Continue on Westbrook Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Westbrook Street

Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North: Portland

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 295 North: Portland

Merge slight left

50 mi · 57 min

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

9.8 mi · 10 min · Maine Turnpike

Take the exit slight right toward ME 3: Augusta, Belfast

0.1 mi · 26 sec · ME 3: Augusta, Belfast

Keep slight right

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Merge slight left onto Augusta Bypass

2.5 mi · 3 min · Augusta Bypass

Continue on North Belfast Avenue

8.1 mi · 11 min · North Belfast Avenue

Continue on Belfast Road

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Belfast Road

Continue on Route 3

18 mi · 21 min · Route 3

Continue on Acadia Highway

4.0 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway

Continue on Belfast Augusta Road West

3.4 mi · 3 min · Belfast Augusta Road West

Continue on Augusta Road

4.8 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road

Continue on Belmont Avenue

4.0 mi · 4 min · Belmont Avenue

Take the exit left

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Merge slight left onto Route 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Route 1

Continue on Searsport Avenue

2.7 mi · 4 min · Searsport Avenue

Continue on West Main Street

7.0 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

Keep slight right to continue on East Main Street

6.3 mi · 7 min · East Main Street

Continue on US Highway 1

1.2 mi · 2 min · US Highway 1

Continue on Route 1

509 ft · 12 sec · Route 1

Continue on Route 1

1.0 mi · 1 min · Route 1

Continue on Acadia Highway

9.4 mi · 10 min · Acadia Highway

Continue on Bucksport Road

8.5 mi · 9 min · Bucksport Road

Continue on West Main Street

0.2 mi · 17 sec · West Main Street

Turn right onto Water Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Water Street

Turn left onto Foster Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Foster Street

Turn right onto High Street

0.3 mi · 43 sec · High Street

Turn left

31 mi · 45 min

Turn right onto Bridge Street

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Bridge Street

Continue on Kennedy Highway

4.1 mi · 6 min · Kennedy Highway

Continue on US Highway 1A

3.0 mi · 4 min · US Highway 1A

Continue on Kennedy Highway

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Kennedy Highway

Continue on Main Street

0.5 mi · 47 sec · Main Street

Continue on Route 1

5.1 mi · 7 min · Route 1

Turn right onto State Route 187

0.7 mi · 1 min · State Route 187

Continue on Indian River Road

7.1 mi · 12 min · Indian River Road

Continue on State Route 187

0.3 mi · 28 sec · State Route 187

Continue on Indian River Road

2.3 mi · 4 min · Indian River Road

Continue on Main Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 100.1 miles from South Portland Gardens, ME, or about 2h 12m into the drive.

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 100.1 miles or 2h 12m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jonesport, ME than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 200.2 miles and 4h 24m.

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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 100.1 mi from South Portland Gardens, ME · 2h 12m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brunswick, ME

100 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

Brunswick, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brunswick, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 100.1 miles from South Portland Gardens, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Jonesport, ME

The final approach into Jonesport, 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 Jonesport, 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

$32.05 one way

$64.10 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 70 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.46	$35.13	$70.26
premium	$4.83	$38.05	$76.11
diesel	$5.64	$44.48	$88.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 70 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	60.1	0	$21.02	$9.61
Efficient EV	50.1	0	$17.52	$8.01
EV Truck/SUV	80.1	1	$28.03	$12.81

Gas CO2

70 kg

EV CO2

23 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

South Portland Gardens, ME

Late night in South Portland Gardens on Monday

Local time

1:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jonesport, ME

Late night in Jonesport on Monday

Local time

1:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

37°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

43°F

Brunswick, ME

100 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

24 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

4h 24m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Jonesport, ME covers 200.2 miles and takes about 4h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Westbrook Street, Western Avenue, I 295 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 100.1 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 $32.05 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a straightforward 4h 24m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from South Portland Gardens, ME to Jonesport, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from South Portland Gardens, ME to Jonesport, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.