How far is Benton, ME from Portland, ME?
The driving distance from Benton, ME to Portland, ME is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Benton and Portland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benton and Portland.
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Start on Sebasticook Bridge Road
20 m · 7 sec · Sebasticook Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Clinton Avenue
91 m · 7 sec · Clinton Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Neck Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Neck Road
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Continue on Bridge Street
2312 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1211 ft · 44 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Western Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue
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Take the ramp left
967 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
29.1 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
46.5 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1A
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Cumberland Avenue
1853 ft · 51 sec · Cumberland Avenue
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Turn left onto Preble Street
555 ft · 19 sec · Preble Street
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Turn left onto Congress Street
48 m · 5 sec · Congress Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Congress Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Benton and Portland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 295 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
46.5 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Benton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Portland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Benton to Portland?
The road trip is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km) and usually takes 01h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.2 miles from Benton and 40.3 miles from Portland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.20 one way or $22.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Benton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Portland.
Stop Ideas Near Richmond
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richmond.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Benton and Portland. Straight-line distance: 73.15 mi (117.73 km).
#1 Benton
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 2,720 |
| Coordinates | 44.5861800, -69.5508800 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Portland
The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine.
| Population | 66,803 |
| Coordinates | 43.6573700, -70.2589000 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: Congress Street (-70.259094, 43.657504)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $11.20 | $22.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $12.66 | $25.32 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.80 | $27.59 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $17.03 | $34.06 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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