How far is Brownville, ME from Portland, ME?

The driving distance from Brownville, ME to Portland, ME is about 146.7 miles (236.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129 miles (207.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
146.72 mi
02h 34m
Flight
129 mi
207.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129 mi
Kilometers
207.6 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.72 mi
Kilometers
236.12 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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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 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portland
Sat, Apr 18, 10:55 AM EDT
Return by in Brownville
Sat, Apr 18, 1:29 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 Portland
Sat, Apr 18, 10:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brownville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Waterville
ME

City in Maine, United States

From Brownville
73.3 mi
01h 17m
To Portland
73.4 mi
01h 17m

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
48°F
Saturday

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 Portland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brownville and 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

    1.2 km · 2 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Cumberland Avenue

    1853 ft · 51 sec · Cumberland Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Preble Street

    555 ft · 19 sec · Preble Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Congress Street

    48 m · 5 sec · Congress Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Congress Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brownville and 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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ox Bow Road
54 mi · 37%
I 295 South
46.5 mi · 32%
Dexter Road
11.9 mi · 8%
Milo Road
8.62 mi · 6%
Dover Road
5.22 mi · 4%
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

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
02h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
129 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterville
01h 17m from Brownville
Leave By
1:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Brownville and Mostly Cloudy near Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 146.7 miles (236.1 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Waterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.3 miles from Brownville and 73.4 miles from Portland.

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

The direct path is about 129 miles (207.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 1:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.44 one way or $40.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Waterville

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 Waterville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 2.3 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 9 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 Waterville.

BUS

Augusta, ME

26 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Belfast, Maine

50 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

54 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

58 mi away
167 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brownville and Portland. Straight-line distance: 129 mi (207.6 km).

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#1 Brownville

Town of the United States

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

#2 Portland

The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine.

Population66,803
Coordinates43.6573700, -70.2589000
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-69.033188, 45.306883)
End: Congress Street (-70.259094, 43.657504)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.18 gal
19.6 L · about $20.44
Round trip
$40.87
10.36 gal · 39.2 L
Estimated CO2
46 kg one way
Round trip: 92.1 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $20.44 $40.87
Mid-grade $4.46 $23.09 $46.17
Premium $4.86 $25.16 $50.33
Diesel $6.00 $31.06 $62.13

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 Portland. The current time is 08:21:49.

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.