How far is Bolsters Mills, ME from Portland, ME?

The driving distance from Bolsters Mills, ME to Portland, ME is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.65 mi
01h 12m
Flight
35.87 mi
57.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.87 mi
Kilometers
57.72 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.65 mi
Kilometers
76.69 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portland
Sun, Nov 8, 11:46 PM EST
Return by in Bolsters Mills
Mon, Nov 9, 12:58 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bolsters Mills
2026-11-08T22:33
Arrive Portland
Sun, Nov 8, 11:46 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bolsters Mills
9:30 PM EST
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
Raymond
ME

Town in Maine

From Bolsters Mills
19 mi
00h 36m
To Portland
28.6 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Overnight

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 1:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bolsters Mills and Portland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bolsters Mills and Portland.

  1. 1

    Start on Bolsters Mills Road

    5 mi · 19 min · Bolsters Mills Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Casco Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Casco Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Meadow Road

    9.1 mi · 16 min · Meadow Road

  4. 4

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

    2395 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto Roosevelt Trail

    7.7 mi · 13 min · Roosevelt Trail

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Roosevelt Trail

    86 m · 10 sec · Roosevelt Trail

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Roosevelt Trail

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Trail

  8. 8

    Continue on Bridgton Road

    3.8 mi · 8 min · Bridgton Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Forest Avenue

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Forest Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Portland Street

    1301 ft · 36 sec · Portland Street

  11. 11

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

    720 ft · 29 sec · Preble Street

  12. 12

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

    48 m · 5 sec · Congress Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Congress Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bolsters Mills and Portland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roosevelt Trail
11.9 mi · 25%
Meadow Road
9.08 mi · 19%
Bolsters Mills Road
5.01 mi · 11%
Forest Avenue
4.57 mi · 10%
Bridgton Road
3.81 mi · 8%
Casco Road
2.83 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Meadow Road

Continue on Meadow Road

9.08 mi · 00h 16m

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
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
35.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raymond
00h 36m from Bolsters Mills
Leave By
4:06 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Bolsters Mills and Light Rain then 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 Bolsters Mills to Portland?

The road trip is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Raymond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Bolsters Mills and 28.6 miles from Portland.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.02 one way or $14.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Bolsters Mills and Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Raymond

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Raymond, 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 Raymond.

RAIL

Freeport

30 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

31 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

43 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

44 mi away
11 First Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bolsters Mills and Portland. Straight-line distance: 35.87 mi (57.72 km).

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#1 Bolsters Mills

Bolsters Mills is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.1156300, -70.5972800
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Portland

#2 Portland

The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine.

Population66,803
Coordinates43.6573700, -70.2589000
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Bolsters Mills Road (-70.596828, 44.116324)
End: Congress Street (-70.259094, 43.657504)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.68 gal
6.37 L · about $7.02
Round trip
$14.04
3.36 gal · 12.74 L
Estimated CO2
14.9 kg one way
Round trip: 29.9 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.18 $7.02 $14.04
Mid-grade $4.78 $8.03 $16.07
Premium $5.26 $8.83 $17.66
Diesel $6.35 $10.67 $21.34

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Bolsters Mills and Portland. The current time is 22:33:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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