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 Mexico, ME
Drive Time
1h 42m
Distance
77.8 mi
125 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 35m
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6 AM
1h 42m
8 AM
1h 58m
10 AM
1h 48m
12 PM
1h 46m
3 PM
1h 49m
5 PM
1h 57m
8 PM
1h 38m
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
Trip Overview
The drive from South Portland Gardens, ME to Mexico, ME covers 77.8 miles and takes about 1h 42m 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, Johnson Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.45 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
38.9 miles from South Portland Gardens, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 42m drive with frequent turns across 77.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from South Portland Gardens, ME to Mexico, ME is easy. At 1h 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from South Portland Gardens, ME to Mexico, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Westbrook Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Western Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Johnson Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Skyway Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Maine Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 202 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Washington Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Minot Avenue | 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 Mexico, ME.
1
Start on Devereaux Circle
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Devereaux Circle
2
Turn right onto Westbrook Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Westbrook Street
3
Turn right onto Western Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Western Avenue
4
Continue on Johnson Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Johnson Road
5
Turn left onto Skyway Drive
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Skyway Drive
6
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
1 min
7
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Maine Turnpike
8
Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
8.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Maine Turnpike
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn
10
At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Washington Street
11
Merge slight right onto Minot Avenue
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
Minot Avenue
12
Continue on Union Street Bypass
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Union Street Bypass
13
Merge slight right onto Center Street
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Center Street
14
Continue on Turner Road
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Turner Road
15
Continue on Auburn Road
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Auburn Road
16
Continue on Federal Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Federal Road
17
Turn left onto Canton Road
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Canton Road
18
Continue on Turner Road
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Turner Road
19
Continue on Turner Street
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Turner Street
20
Continue on Pleasant Street
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Pleasant Street
21
Continue on Auburn Road
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Auburn Road
22
Continue on Oxford Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Oxford Road
23
Continue on State Route 108
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 108
24
Turn right onto Veterans Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Veterans Street
25
At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
River Road
26
Continue on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
27
Turn right onto Roxbury Road
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Roxbury Road
28
Arrive at your destination
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 38.9 miles from South Portland Gardens, ME, or about 51m 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 77.8 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.9 miles or 51m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mexico, 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 77.8 miles and 1h 42m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.9 mi from South Portland Gardens, ME · 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 77.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.9 miles from South Portland Gardens, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mexico, ME
The final approach into Mexico, 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 Mexico, 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
$12.45 one way
$24.91 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $13.65 | $27.30 |
| premium | $4.83 | $14.79 | $29.58 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $17.28 | $34.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.17 | $3.73 |
| Efficient EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.81 | $3.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.1 | 0 | $10.89 | $4.98 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Destination
Mexico, ME
Evening in Mexico 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
1h 42m 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 Mexico, ME covers 77.8 miles and takes about 1h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Westbrook Street, Western Avenue, Johnson Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.9 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 $12.45 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.
The drive from South Portland Gardens, ME to Mexico, ME is easy. At 1h 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from South Portland Gardens, ME to Mexico, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from South Portland Gardens, ME to Mexico, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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