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Drive Time
1h
Distance
43.1 mi
69 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
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 Berwick, ME covers 43.1 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maine Turnpike, North Berwick Road, School Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.5 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.94 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
21.5 miles from South Portland Gardens, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .
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The drive from South Portland Gardens, ME to Berwick, ME covers 43.1 miles and takes about 1h, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Westbrook Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.1 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 27.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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
Take the exit toward ME 9, ME 109: Wells, Sanford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto Sullivan Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto Rochester Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
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 Berwick, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Sanford along the way.
Sanford
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 24.5 mi | 26m |
| North Berwick Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| School Street | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Somersworth Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Wells Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Samantha Smith Way | 1 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Sanford Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between South Portland Gardens, ME and Berwick, ME.
Start on Devereaux Circle
Turn right onto Westbrook Street
At end of road, turn left onto ME 9
Continue on ME 9
Turn right onto Broadway
Take the ramp
Merge onto Samantha Smith Way
Take the exit
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Turn right onto ME 109; ME 9
Turn left onto North Berwick Road
Continue on ME 9
At end of road, turn left onto ME 9; ME 4
Turn right onto ME 9
Continue on ME 9
Continue on ME 9
Continue on ME 9
Turn right onto Wilson Street
Turn left onto Sullivan Street
At end of road, turn left onto Rochester Street
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 43.1 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 21.5 miles or 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Berwick, 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 43.1 miles and 1h.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.5 mi from South Portland Gardens, ME · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 43.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 21.5 miles from South Portland Gardens, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Berwick, 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 Berwick, ME.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$6.94 one way
$13.88 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.63 | $15.27 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.25 | $16.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.52 | $19.03 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.47
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
$7
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.53 | $2.07 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.03 | $2.76 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in South Portland Gardens on Wednesday
Local time
2:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Patchy Fog
Destination
Afternoon in Berwick on Wednesday
Local time
2:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°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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