Origin
South Portland Gardens, ME
Morning in South Portland Gardens on Monday
Local time
8:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Portland Gardens, ME to Machias, ME
Drive Time
4h 26m
Distance
203.7 mi
328 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 14m
★
6 AM
4h 27m
8 AM
4h 54m
10 AM
4h 36m
12 PM
4h 34m
3 PM
4h 38m
5 PM
4h 52m
8 PM
4h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Portland Gardens, ME
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Machias, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from South Portland Gardens, ME to Machias, ME covers 203.7 miles and takes about 4h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 295, US 1, Route 3 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 $32.61 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
101.8 miles from South Portland Gardens, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 4h 26m highway drive covering 203.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 295 and US 1. 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 45 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 US 1. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near ME 9 / Western Avenue.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 203.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 1.4 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~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
|
~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.
6
61.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward ME 3: Augusta, Belfast
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 113
Toward ME 3: Augusta, Belfast
5
61.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
203.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 26m in
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US 1A / Court Street
Turn right onto US 1A / Court Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from South Portland Gardens, ME to Machias, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Belfast along the way.
Belfast
61.1 mi in
|
~1h 12m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 49.9 mi | 57m |
| US 1 | 30.6 mi | 45m |
| Route 3 | 17.6 mi | 21m |
| Route 1 | 15.8 mi | 23m |
| Acadia Highway | 13.4 mi | 15m |
| Maine Turnpike | 9.8 mi | 10m |
| Bucksport Road | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| North Belfast Avenue | 8.1 mi | 11m |
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 Machias, 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 straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 95
9.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Maine Turnpike
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 113
Toward ME 3: Augusta, Belfast
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
10
Merge onto ME 3
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Augusta Bypass
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Continue on US 202; ME 3; ME 9
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
North Belfast Avenue
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 202; ME 3; ME 9
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Belfast Road
13
Continue on US 202; ME 3; ME 9
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Route 3
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on ME 3
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Acadia Highway
15
Continue on ME 3
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Belfast Augusta Road West
16
Continue on ME 3
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Augusta Road
17
Continue on ME 3
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Belmont Avenue
18
Take the exit onto ME 3
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
ME 3
19
Merge onto US 1; ME 3
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 1
20
Continue on US 1; ME 3
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Searsport Avenue
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on US 1; ME 3
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
West Main Street
22
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; ME 3
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
East Main Street
23
Continue on US 1; ME 3
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 1
24
Continue on US 1; ME 3
508 ft
·
12 sec
·
Route 1
25
Continue on US 1; ME 3; ME 15
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 1
26
Continue on US 1; ME 3; ME 15
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Acadia Highway
27
Continue on US 1; ME 3
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Bucksport Road
28
Continue on US 1; ME 3
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
West Main Street
29
Turn right onto ME 230
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
Use the right lane.
30
Turn left onto Foster Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Foster Street
31
Turn right onto US 1; ME 3
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
High Street
32
Turn left onto US 1; ME 3
31 mi
·
45 min
·
US 1; ME 3
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
33
Turn right onto US 1A
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Bridge Street
34
Continue on US 1A
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Kennedy Highway
35
Continue on US 1A
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 1A
36
Continue on US 1A
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Kennedy Highway
37
Continue on US 1
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Main Street
38
Continue on US 1
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Route 1
39
Continue on US 1
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Harrington Road
40
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Outer Dublin Street
41
Continue on US 1
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Dublin Street
42
Turn left onto Colonial Way
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Colonial Way
43
Turn right onto Broadway
404 ft
·
9 sec
·
Broadway
44
Turn right onto US 1A
53 ft
·
1 sec
·
Court Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
45
Arrive at destination
US 1A
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 101.8 miles from South Portland Gardens, ME, or about 2h 3m 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 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.8 miles or 2h 3m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Machias, 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.
+
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 203.7 miles and 4h 26m.
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 I 295 for about 49.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 101.8 mi from South Portland Gardens, ME · 2h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
102 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 101.8 miles from South Portland Gardens, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Machias, ME
The final approach into Machias, 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 Machias, 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
$32.61 one way
$65.22 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $35.74 | $71.49 |
| premium | $4.83 | $38.72 | $77.44 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $45.26 | $90.51 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.59
Maine Turnpike
(9.8 mi)
$0.59
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
$33
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61.1 | 0 | $21.39 | $9.78 |
| Efficient EV | 50.9 | 0 | $17.82 | $8.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 81.5 | 1 | $28.52 | $13.04 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 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
Machias, ME
Morning in Machias on Monday
Local time
8:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
43°F
Brunswick, ME
102 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
22 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 26m 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 Machias, ME covers 203.7 miles and takes about 4h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, US 1, Route 3. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 101.8 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 $32.61 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 demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 203.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 61.1 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 Machias, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Belfast along the way.
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