How far is Chesterville, ME from City of Portland, ME?
The driving distance from Chesterville, ME to City of Portland, ME is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 27m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 43m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chesterville and City of Portland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesterville and City of Portland.
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Start on Zions Hill Road
25 m · 8 sec · Zions Hill Road
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Turn left onto Dutch Gap Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Dutch Gap Road
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Turn slight left onto Valley Road
1.6 mi · 6 min · Valley Road
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Turn right onto Zions Hill Road
41 m · 13 sec · Zions Hill Road
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Turn left onto Wilton Road
1698 ft · 34 sec · Wilton Road
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Continue on North Chesterville Road
1.4 km · 2 min · North Chesterville Road
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Continue on Route 156
1.1 km · 1 min · Route 156
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Continue on Wilton Road
2792 ft · 56 sec · Wilton Road
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Continue on Chesterville Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Chesterville Road
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Turn left onto Franklin Road
7.2 mi · 13 min · Franklin Road
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1646 ft · 33 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn straight onto Church Street
847 ft · 17 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Church Street
22 m · 3 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
60 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
155 m · 6 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Federal Road
9.5 mi · 11 min · Federal Road
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Continue on Auburn Road
12.7 mi · 14 min · Auburn Road
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Continue on Turner Road
2.9 mi · 3 min · Turner Road
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Continue on Center Street
2.9 mi · 4 min · Center Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Union Street Bypass
2191 ft · 30 sec · Union Street Bypass
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Continue on Minot Avenue
1.1 km · 51 sec · Minot Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Washington Street
4.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Street
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Take the exit slight right
762 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left
2668 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
7.7 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
14.6 mi · 16 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 26, ME 100: West Falmouth
2933 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
46 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Gray Road
2829 ft · 1 min · Gray Road
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Continue on Auburn Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Auburn Street
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Turn right onto Allen Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Allen Avenue
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Turn left onto Forest Avenue
2.4 mi · 3 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 Chesterville 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.
Maine Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
14.6 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Chesterville and Mostly Sunny near City of Portland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chesterville to City of Portland?
The road trip is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km) and usually takes 05h 43m 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?
Lewiston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from Chesterville and 44.6 miles from City of Portland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 5:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.95 one way or $23.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Chesterville and Mostly Sunny near City of Portland.
Stop Ideas Near Lewiston
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 Lewiston.
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Augusta, ME
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chesterville and City of Portland. Straight-line distance: 62.6 mi (100.74 km).
#1 Chesterville
City in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,348 |
| Coordinates | 44.5511700, -70.0861700 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| 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: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.95 | $23.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $13.50 | $27.01 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $14.72 | $29.44 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $18.17 | $36.34 |
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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