Origin
Swanville, ME
Night in Swanville on Sunday
Local time
9:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Swanville, ME to South Portland Gardens, ME
Drive Time
2h 1m
Distance
113.9 mi
183 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 52m
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6 AM
2h 1m
8 AM
2h 19m
10 AM
2h 7m
12 PM
2h 6m
3 PM
2h 8m
5 PM
2h 18m
8 PM
1h 56m
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 Swanville, ME to South Portland Gardens, ME covers 113.9 miles and takes about 2h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Swan Lake Avenue, Searsport Avenue, Route 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.23 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
57 miles from Swanville, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 1m drive with frequent turns across 113.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Swan Lake Avenue 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 Swanville, ME to South Portland Gardens, ME is easy. At 2h 1m 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 Swanville, ME to South Portland Gardens, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Swan Lake Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Searsport Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 1 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Belmont Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Augusta Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Belfast Augusta Road East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Acadia Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Belfast Augusta Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Swan Lake Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swanville, ME and South Portland Gardens, ME.
1
Start on Curtis Road
167 ft
·
12 sec
·
Curtis Road
2
Turn left onto Swan Lake Avenue
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Swan Lake Avenue
3
Turn right onto Searsport Avenue
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Searsport Avenue
4
Continue on Route 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 1
5
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
6
Keep slight right
374 ft
·
12 sec
7
Merge slight left onto Belmont Avenue
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Belmont Avenue
8
Continue on Augusta Road
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Augusta Road
9
Continue on Belfast Augusta Road East
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Belfast Augusta Road East
10
Continue on Acadia Highway
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Acadia Highway
11
Continue on Belfast Augusta Road
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Belfast Augusta Road
12
Continue on Belfast Road
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Belfast Road
13
Continue on North Belfast Avenue
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
North Belfast Avenue
14
Turn left onto North Belfast Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Belfast Avenue
15
At the end of the road, turn left onto Bangor Street
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Bangor Street
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cony Circle
161 ft
·
3 sec
·
Cony Circle
17
Exit the rotary onto Memorial Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Memorial Drive
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Memorial Circle
400 ft
·
7 sec
·
Memorial Circle
19
Exit the rotary onto State Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
State Street
20
Turn right onto Capitol Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Capitol Street
21
Turn straight onto Armory Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Armory Street
22
Turn left onto Western Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Western Avenue
23
Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor
24
Keep slight left to continue on I-95 South: Portland, Kittery
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I-95 South: Portland, Kittery
25
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Maine Turnpike
26
Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
50 mi
·
58 min
·
I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
27
Take the exit slight right toward ME 9: Jetport
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
ME 9: Jetport
28
Keep slight right to continue on ME 9: Jetport
489 ft
·
16 sec
·
ME 9: Jetport
29
Turn straight onto Westbrook Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Westbrook Street
30
Turn slight right
223 ft
·
8 sec
31
Turn straight onto Westbrook Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Westbrook Street
32
Turn left onto Devereaux Circle
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Devereaux Circle
33
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 57 miles from Swanville, ME, or about 1h 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 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57 miles or 1h 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near South Portland Gardens, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Swanville, 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 Swanville, ME
This is one driving day of about 113.9 miles and 2h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Swanville, 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 57 mi from Swanville, ME · 1h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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 57 miles from Swanville, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in South Portland Gardens, ME
The final approach into South Portland Gardens, 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 South Portland Gardens, 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
$18.23 one way
$36.47 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $19.99 | $39.97 |
| premium | $4.83 | $21.65 | $43.30 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $25.30 | $50.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.2 | 0 | $11.96 | $5.47 |
| Efficient EV | 28.5 | 0 | $9.97 | $4.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.6 | 0 | $15.95 | $7.29 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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
South Portland Gardens, ME
Night in South Portland Gardens on Sunday
Local time
9:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
43°F
Brunswick, ME
57 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
19 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
2h 1m 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 Swanville, ME to South Portland Gardens, ME covers 113.9 miles and takes about 2h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Swan Lake Avenue, Searsport Avenue, Route 1. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57 miles from Swanville, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.23 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.
The drive from Swanville, ME to South Portland Gardens, ME is easy. At 2h 1m 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 Swanville, ME to South Portland Gardens, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Swanville, ME to South Portland Gardens, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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