How far is Berwick, ME from Portland, ME?
The driving distance from Berwick, ME to Portland, ME is about 46 miles (74.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain And Snow Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Berwick and Portland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwick and Portland.
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Start on Rochester Street
16 m · 9 sec · Rochester Street
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Turn left onto Saw Mill Hill
60 m · 9 sec · Saw Mill Hill
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Turn left onto School Street
1.2 km · 2 min · School Street
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Continue on Somersworth Road
1785 ft · 44 sec · Somersworth Road
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Continue on School Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · School Street
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Continue on Somersworth Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Somersworth Road
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Turn left onto Elm Street
2371 ft · 1 min · Elm Street
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Turn slight right onto Wells Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Wells Street
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Continue on North Berwick Road
5.2 mi · 8 min · North Berwick Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sanford Road
3133 ft · 1 min · Sanford Road
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Turn left
93 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
24.2 mi · 26 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland
5.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 100 South
1367 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left
47 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Forest Avenue
1078 ft · 34 sec · Forest Avenue
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Turn left onto Portland Street
1301 ft · 36 sec · Portland Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Preble Street
720 ft · 29 sec · Preble Street
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At the end of the road, 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 Berwick and Portland.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
24.2 mi · 00h 26m
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 And Snow Showers leaving Berwick 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 Berwick to Portland?
The road trip is about 46 miles (74.1 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Kennebunk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Berwick and 23.1 miles from Portland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.39 one way or $12.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Berwick and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Portland.
Stop Ideas Near Kennebunk
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 Kennebunk.
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Saco Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Dover Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Berwick and Portland. Straight-line distance: 40.67 mi (65.45 km).
#1 Berwick
Town in Maine
| Population | 7,996 |
| Coordinates | 43.2659200, -70.8645000 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| 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: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.39 | $12.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.87 | $15.74 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.72 | $19.43 |
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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