Where is Gardiner, Maine, USA?

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Where is Gardiner Located? - Gardiner is a city located in the Kennebec County of Maine, United States. Gardiner lies between 44.840798 Degrees North latitudes and 93.2982799 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Gardiner, Maine

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Where is Gardiner?: The Google Map showing the location of Gardiner in the U.S. state of Maine.

Where is Gardiner Located?

Gardiner is a city located in the Kennebec County of Maine, United States. Gardiner lies between 44.840798 Degrees North latitudes and 93.2982799 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Gardiner city is 5961 people and the city has a total area of 15.68 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Gardiner, Maine Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityGardiner
CountyKennebec County
StateMaine
State CapitalAugusta
US RegionNortheast
Latitude44.2306°N
Longitude69.7756°W
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Land Area15.65 sq mi
Water Area0.62 sq mi
Total Area16.27 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)5,961
Population Density381 per sq mi
ZIP Code04345
Area Code207
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code23-27615
Congressional DistrictMaine's 1st Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Gardiner, Maine

  • Augusta, Maine - North - 7 mi
  • Hallowell, Maine - North - 4 mi
  • Richmond, Maine - South - 10 mi
  • Winthrop, Maine - Northwest - 15 mi
  • Topsham, Maine - South - 23 mi
  • Brunswick, Maine - South - 25 mi
  • Lewiston, Maine - West - 31 mi
  • Bath, Maine - Southeast - 27 mi
  • Waterville, Maine - North - 33 mi
  • Portland, Maine - South - 56 mi

Driving Distances from Gardiner, Maine

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
HallowellMaine48 minutes
AugustaMaine712 minutes
RichmondMaine1015 minutes
WinthropMaine1522 minutes
TopshamMaine2328 minutes
BrunswickMaine2530 minutes
BathMaine2735 minutes
LewistonMaine3140 minutes
WatervilleMaine3340 minutes
PortlandMaine561 hour

Transportation and Connectivity in Gardiner, Maine

ModeDetails
Airport NameAugusta State Airport
IATA CodeAUG
PortPort of Portland (regional)
Major HighwaysInterstate 295, Interstate 95 (nearby), U.S. Route 201, Maine State Route 24, Maine State Route 126
Train/Amtrak ServiceNearest Amtrak station is Brunswick
Local Bus/Transit ServiceKennebec Explorer Regional Bus Service
  • Interstate 295 and nearby Interstate 95 provide convenient access to Augusta, Portland, Bangor, and southern Maine.
  • U.S. Route 201 connects Gardiner with central Maine communities and the Canadian border region.
  • Augusta State Airport, about 10 miles north, supports commercial and general aviation services.
  • Kennebec Explorer regional buses connect Gardiner with Augusta, Hallowell, and neighboring communities.

What are top Places to Visit in Gardiner, Maine

Landmark NameType
Water Street Historic DistrictHistoric District
Cobbossee Stream Waterfront ParkRiverfront Park
Johnson Hall Opera HousePerforming Arts Venue
Gardiner CommonCity Park
Vaughan Woods & Historic HomesteadNature Preserve
Maine State MuseumMuseum
Capitol ParkPublic Park
Kennebec River Rail TrailMulti-use Trail
Old Fort WesternHistoric Site
Augusta Civic CenterEvent Venue

Colleges and Universities in Gardiner, Maine

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
University of Maine at AugustaPublicUniversityBusiness, nursing, computer science, and online education
Kennebec Valley Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeAssociate degrees, workforce training, and technical education
Thomas CollegePrivateCollegeBusiness, criminal justice, education, and technology
Bowdoin CollegePrivateCollegeLiberal arts, sciences, and humanities
Maine School Administrative District 11 (MSAD 11)PublicK–12 DistrictPublic education serving Gardiner, Randolph, Pittston, and West Gardiner

Waterbodies in Gardiner, Maine

Kennebec River, Cobbossee Stream, Pleasant Pond, Cobbosseecontee Lake, Maranacook Lake, Annabessacook Lake, Tacoma Lakes, Messalonskee Stream

Golf Courses in Gardiner, Maine

Augusta Country Club, Natanis Golf Course, Cobbossee Colony Golf Course, Western View Golf Club, Val Halla Golf Course, Sheepscot Links

Gardiner, Maine — Key Historical Facts

  • Gardiner was established in the mid-1700s and was officially incorporated as a town in 1760 before becoming a city in 1960.
  • The city's early economy flourished through shipbuilding, lumber milling, and brick manufacturing along the Kennebec River.
  • During the nineteenth century, Gardiner became an important industrial center, producing paper, textiles, shoes, and other manufactured goods.
  • Its location on the Kennebec River and major transportation routes made it a significant commercial hub for central Maine.
  • Today, Gardiner is known for its revitalized downtown, historic architecture, waterfront parks, performing arts venues, and proximity to Maine's capital city of Augusta.

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