Origin
South Portland Gardens, ME
Morning in South Portland Gardens on Monday
Local time
8:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Portland Gardens, ME to New Gloucester, ME
Drive Time
38m
Distance
26.4 mi
42 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
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 New Gloucester, ME covers 26.4 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maine Turnpike, Lewiston Road, Western Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.3 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.23 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
13.2 miles from South Portland Gardens, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 38m highway drive covering 26.4 miles, with most of the trip on Maine Turnpike and Lewiston Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.3 miles on Maine Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Maine Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 16.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and Lewiston Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Westbrook Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 8 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 1.8 miles (Skyway Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Westbrook Street
Turn right onto Westbrook Street
Navigation decision point
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
18.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward US 202, ME 115, ME 4: Gray, New Gloucester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 63
Toward US 202, ME 115, ME 4: Gray, New Gloucest...
4
25.3 mi into trip
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~34m in
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Church Road
Turn right onto Church Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 16.3 mi | 18m |
| Lewiston Road | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| Western Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Church Road | 1 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Devereaux Circle | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Johnson Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Skyway Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 16.3 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Portland Gardens, ME and New Gloucester, 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
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Maine Turnpike
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 63
Toward US 202, ME 115, ME 4: Gray, New Gloucester
9
Turn right onto US 202; ME 4; ME 26
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Gray Road
10
Continue on US 202; ME 4; ME 26
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Main Street
11
Continue on US 202; ME 4
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Lewiston Road
12
Turn right onto Church Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Church Road
13
At end of road, turn left onto Gloucester Hill Road
435 ft
·
19 sec
·
Gloucester Hill Road
14
Arrive at destination
Gloucester Hill Road
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 13.2 miles from South Portland Gardens, ME, or about 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.3 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 26.4 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.2 miles or 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Gloucester, 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 26.4 miles and 38m.
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 Maine Turnpike for about 16.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13.2 mi from South Portland Gardens, ME · 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
13 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 26.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 13.2 miles from South Portland Gardens, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New Gloucester, ME
The final approach into New Gloucester, 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 New Gloucester, 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
$4.23 one way
$8.45 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $4.63 | $9.26 |
| premium | $4.83 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.87 | $11.73 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.98
Maine Turnpike
(16.3 mi)
$0.98
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
$4
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
New Gloucester, ME
Morning in New Gloucester on Monday
Local time
8:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
52°F
Lawrence, MA
13 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
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
38m 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 New Gloucester, ME covers 26.4 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, Lewiston Road, Western Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.2 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 $4.23 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 is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Westbrook Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (Skyway Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from South Portland Gardens, ME to New Gloucester, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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