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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.06 mi
00h 54m
Flight
40.67 mi
65.45 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.67 mi
Kilometers
65.45 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.06 mi
Kilometers
74.12 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portland
Wed, Apr 22, 9:34 PM EDT
Return by in Berwick
Wed, Apr 22, 10:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berwick
2026-04-22T20:39
Arrive Portland
Wed, Apr 22, 9:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Berwick
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kennebunk
ME

Town in Maine

From Berwick
22.9 mi
00h 27m
To Portland
23.1 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
43°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Rochester Street

    16 m · 9 sec · Rochester Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Saw Mill Hill

    60 m · 9 sec · Saw Mill Hill

  3. 3

    Turn left onto School Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · School Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Somersworth Road

    1785 ft · 44 sec · Somersworth Road

  5. 5

    Continue on School Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · School Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Somersworth Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Somersworth Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    2371 ft · 1 min · Elm Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Wells Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Wells Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North Berwick Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · North Berwick Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sanford Road

    3133 ft · 1 min · Sanford Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    93 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    24.2 mi · 26 min · Maine Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland

    5.2 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 100 South

    1367 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    47 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Forest Avenue

    1078 ft · 34 sec · Forest Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Portland Street

    1301 ft · 36 sec · Portland Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Preble Street

    720 ft · 29 sec · Preble Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Congress Street

    48 m · 5 sec · Congress Street

  21. 21

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
24.2 mi · 52%
Downtown Portland
5.2 mi · 11%
North Berwick Road
5.16 mi · 11%
School Street
4.59 mi · 10%
Somersworth Road
2.57 mi · 6%
Wells Street
1.54 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
40.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kennebunk
00h 27m from Berwick
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kennebunk, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kennebunk.

RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

9 mi away
696 Sanford Road
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

15 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

20 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

34 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berwick and Portland. Straight-line distance: 40.67 mi (65.45 km).

Berwick

#1 Berwick

Town in Maine

Population7,996
Coordinates43.2659200, -70.8645000
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Portland

#2 Portland

The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine.

Population66,803
Coordinates43.6573700, -70.2589000
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Rochester Street (-70.864367, 43.265955)
End: Congress Street (-70.259094, 43.657504)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.62 gal
6.15 L · about $6.39
Round trip
$12.78
3.24 gal · 12.3 L
Estimated CO2
14.4 kg one way
Round trip: 28.8 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Maine · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Berwick and Portland. The current time is 20:39:30.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.