How far is Bethel, ME from City of Portland, ME?
The driving distance from Bethel, ME to City of Portland, ME is about 73 miles (117.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 40m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethel and City of Portland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethel and City of Portland.
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Start on Broad Street
10 m · 8 sec · Broad Street
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Turn left onto Mill Hill Road
1597 ft · 1 min · Mill Hill Road
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Turn sharp left onto Songo Pond Road
5.8 mi · 10 min · Songo Pond Road
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Continue on Crooked River Causeway
3 mi · 4 min · Crooked River Causeway
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Continue on Crooked River Crossway
3.2 mi · 5 min · Crooked River Crossway
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Turn left onto Maine Street
3092 ft · 56 sec · Maine Street
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Continue on Valley Road
2117 ft · 42 sec · Valley Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Valley Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Valley Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Waterford Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Waterford Road
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Keep slight right to continue on State Route 37
1.2 km · 1 min · State Route 37
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Continue on North Bridgton Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · North Bridgton Road
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Turn straight onto Harrison Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Harrison Road
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Continue on Portland Road
4.3 mi · 5 min · Portland Road
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Continue on Roosevelt Trail
20.5 mi · 30 min · Roosevelt Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Roosevelt Trail
86 m · 10 sec · Roosevelt Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Roosevelt Trail
4.2 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Trail
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Continue on Bridgton Road
3.8 mi · 8 min · Bridgton Road
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Continue on Forest Avenue
4.4 mi · 6 min · Forest Avenue
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Turn left onto Marginal Way
2841 ft · 1 min · Marginal Way
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Franklin Street
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Continue on Maine State Pier
668 ft · 29 sec · Maine State Pier
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Turn slight right
57 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island
2.5 mi · 20 min · Portland - Peaks Island
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Continue straight
65 m · 16 sec
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Continue on Welch Street
1078 ft · 50 sec · Welch Street
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Turn right onto Oakland Avenue
594 ft · 26 sec · Oakland Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street
107 m · 15 sec · Whitehead Street
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Continue on Seashore Avenue
1046 ft · 46 sec · Seashore Avenue
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Continue on Seashore Avenue
3044 ft · 2 min · Seashore Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Seashore Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethel and City of 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.
Roosevelt Trail
Continue on Roosevelt Trail
20.5 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Bethel and Slight Chance Rain Showers near City of Portland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethel to City of Portland?
The road trip is about 73 miles (117.5 km) and usually takes 05h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Naples is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.8 miles from Bethel and 38.2 miles from City of Portland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.18 one way or $20.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Bethel and Slight Chance Rain Showers near City of Portland.
Stop Ideas Near Naples
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 Naples.
Conway, New Hampshire
North Conway, NH
Freeport
Portland Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethel and City of Portland. Straight-line distance: 60.77 mi (97.8 km).
#1 Bethel
Town in Oxford County, Maine, USA
| Population | 2,749 |
| Coordinates | 44.4042300, -70.7906200 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Portland
The twenty-eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area.
| Population | 653,115 |
| Coordinates | 43.6470800, -70.1682300 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Seashore Avenue (-70.181795, 43.65347)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.50 | $23.00 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.53 | $25.07 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $15.47 | $30.94 |
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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