How far is Brownville, ME from City of Portland, ME?

The driving distance from Brownville, ME to City of Portland, ME is about 150.6 miles (242.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
150.57 mi
06h 42m
Flight
127.6 mi
205.36 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.6 mi
Kilometers
205.36 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.57 mi
Kilometers
242.32 km
Drive Time
06h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Portland
Sat, Apr 18, 3:03 PM EDT
Return by in Brownville
Sat, Apr 18, 9:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brownville
2026-04-18T08:21
Arrive City of Portland
Sat, Apr 18, 3:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:42 PM to 2:12 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brownville
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Oakland
ME

Town in Kennebec County in the U.

From Brownville
75.2 mi
03h 21m
To City of Portland
75.4 mi
03h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
City of Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
48°F
Saturday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brownville and City of Portland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brownville and City of Portland.

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    32 m · 3 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Continue on High Street

    656 ft · 25 sec · High Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Road

    1 km · 55 sec · Main Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Park Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Park Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Milo Road

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Milo Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Summer Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Summer Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North Street

    141 m · 11 sec · North Street

  9. 9

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

    619 ft · 15 sec · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Dexter Road

    6 mi · 11 min · Dexter Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Dover Road

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Dover Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Church Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Church Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Spring Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Spring Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Corinna Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Corinna Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Dexter Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Dexter Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Newport Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Newport Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Moosehead Trail

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Moosehead Trail

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ox Bow Road

    43 m · 3 sec · Ox Bow Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Ox Bow Road

    1284 ft · 44 sec · Ox Bow Road

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight right

    53.5 mi · 58 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

    46.5 mi · 53 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1A

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Maine State Pier

    668 ft · 29 sec · Maine State Pier

  26. 26

    Turn slight right

    57 m · 14 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island

    2.5 mi · 20 min · Portland - Peaks Island

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    65 m · 16 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on Welch Street

    1078 ft · 50 sec · Welch Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Oakland Avenue

    594 ft · 26 sec · Oakland Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street

    107 m · 15 sec · Whitehead Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    1046 ft · 46 sec · Seashore Avenue

  33. 33

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    3044 ft · 2 min · Seashore Avenue

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Seashore Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brownville and City of Portland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
34 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ox Bow Road
54 mi · 36%
I 295 South
46.5 mi · 31%
Dexter Road
11.9 mi · 8%
Milo Road
8.62 mi · 6%
Dover Road
5.22 mi · 3%
Moosehead Trail
4.69 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Ox Bow Road

Merge slight right

53.5 mi · 00h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 42m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
127.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakland
03h 21m from Brownville
Leave By
10:36 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Brownville and Mostly Cloudy near City of Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brownville to City of Portland?

The road trip is about 150.6 miles (242.3 km) and usually takes 06h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.2 miles from Brownville and 75.4 miles from City of Portland.

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

The direct path is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.95 one way or $41.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Brownville and Mostly Cloudy near City of Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Oakland

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Oakland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 2.8 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Sidney Town Hall
Meeting point 7.1 mi away

Sidney Town Hall

Sidney , ME
2986 Middle Rd, Sidney, ME 04330
Rating 4.9/5 10 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

21 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

56 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Belfast, Maine

57 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

58 mi away
167 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brownville and City of Portland. Straight-line distance: 127.6 mi (205.36 km).

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#1 Brownville

Town of the United States

Population1,197
Coordinates45.3070000, -69.0333700
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
City of Portland

#2 City of Portland

The twenty-eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area.

Population653,115
Coordinates43.6470800, -70.1682300
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-69.033188, 45.306883)
End: Seashore Avenue (-70.181795, 43.65347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.31 gal
20.11 L · about $20.95
Round trip
$41.90
10.62 gal · 40.22 L
Estimated CO2
47.2 kg one way
Round trip: 94.4 kg / 208 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $20.95 $41.90
Mid-grade $4.46 $23.67 $47.33
Premium $4.86 $25.80 $51.59
Diesel $6.00 $31.84 $63.69

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Brownville and City of Portland. The current time is 08:21:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.