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

The driving distance from Chisholm, ME to City of Portland, ME is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.53 mi
05h 33m
Flight
57.67 mi
92.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.67 mi
Kilometers
92.81 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.53 mi
Kilometers
116.73 km
Drive Time
05h 33m

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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 05h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Portland
Sat, Nov 7, 10:30 PM EST
Return by in Chisholm
Sun, Nov 8, 4:04 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chisholm
2026-11-07T16:56
Arrive City of Portland
Sat, Nov 7, 10:30 PM EST
Route Timing
05h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:34 AM to 1:34 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:52 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chisholm
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Minot
ME

Town in Androscoggin County, Maine

From Chisholm
34.1 mi
02h 46m
To City of Portland
38.5 mi
02h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
15 mph NE
Destination
City of Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Saturday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.1 km · 50 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    155 m · 6 sec · Bridge Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Federal Road

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Federal Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Auburn Road

    12.7 mi · 14 min · Auburn Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Turner Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Turner Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Center Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Center Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Union Street Bypass

    2191 ft · 30 sec · Union Street Bypass

  8. 8

    Continue on Minot Avenue

    1.1 km · 51 sec · Minot Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Washington Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    762 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2668 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.7 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 16 min · Maine Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 26, ME 100: West Falmouth

    2933 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    46 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Gray Road

    2829 ft · 1 min · Gray Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Auburn Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Auburn Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Allen Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Allen Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Forest Avenue

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Forest Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Marginal Way

    2841 ft · 1 min · Marginal Way

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Franklin Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Maine State Pier

    668 ft · 29 sec · Maine State Pier

  23. 23

    Turn slight right

    57 m · 14 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island

    2.5 mi · 20 min · Portland - Peaks Island

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    65 m · 16 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Welch Street

    1078 ft · 50 sec · Welch Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Oakland Avenue

    594 ft · 26 sec · Oakland Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street

    107 m · 15 sec · Whitehead Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    1046 ft · 46 sec · Seashore Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    3044 ft · 2 min · Seashore Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Seashore Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
31 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
22.3 mi · 31%
Auburn Road
12.7 mi · 18%
Federal Road
9.47 mi · 13%
Washington Street
4.73 mi · 7%
Center Street
2.91 mi · 4%
Turner Road
2.9 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
57.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minot
02h 46m from Chisholm
Leave By
5:52 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Chisholm and 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 Chisholm to City of Portland?

The road trip is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km) and usually takes 05h 33m 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?

Minot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.1 miles from Chisholm and 38.5 miles from City of Portland.

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

The direct path is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:52 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.76 one way or $21.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Chisholm and Rain Showers near City of Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Minot

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

31 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

37 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

44 mi away
10 State Rd
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

48 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chisholm and City of Portland. Straight-line distance: 57.67 mi (92.81 km).

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#1 Chisholm

Chisholm is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.4814500, -70.1995000
Altitude120
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: Main Street (-70.199426, 44.481517)
End: Seashore Avenue (-70.181795, 43.65347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
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.

One-way fuel
2.56 gal
9.69 L · about $10.76
Round trip
$21.52
5.12 gal · 19.38 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.5 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.20 $10.76 $21.52
Mid-grade $4.78 $12.24 $24.49
Premium $5.28 $13.51 $27.02
Diesel $6.38 $16.32 $32.65

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Chisholm and City of Portland. The current time is 16:56:36.

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.