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

The driving distance from City of Portland, ME to Alfred, ME is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.21 mi
01h 04m
Flight
29.96 mi
48.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.96 mi
Kilometers
48.22 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.21 mi
Kilometers
55.06 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alfred
Fri, Apr 17, 12:38 PM EDT
Return by in City of Portland
Fri, Apr 17, 1:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Portland
2026-04-17T11:33
Arrive Alfred
Fri, Apr 17, 12:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Portland
9:30 PM EDT
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
Saco
ME

City in York County, Maine

From City of Portland
17.1 mi
00h 32m
To Alfred
17.1 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
City of Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Friday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
63°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Seashore Avenue

    3044 ft · 2 min · Seashore Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Seashore Avenue

    1046 ft · 46 sec · Seashore Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Whitehead Street

    107 m · 15 sec · Whitehead Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Oakland Avenue

    594 ft · 32 sec · Oakland Avenue

  5. 5

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

    1291 ft · 1 min · Welch Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Portland - Peaks Island

    2.5 mi · 20 min · Portland - Peaks Island

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    57 m · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Maine State Pier

    23 m · 31 sec · Maine State Pier

  9. 9

    Continue on Maine State Pier

    656 ft · 34 sec · Maine State Pier

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Commercial Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Commercial Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Fore River Parkway

    678 ft · 11 sec · Fore River Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Bridge

    2169 ft · 39 sec · Veterans Memorial Bridge

  13. 13

    Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    2069 ft · 35 sec · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right

    2229 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    11.6 mi · 12 min · Maine Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 111: Biddeford

    1.2 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Alfred Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Alfred Road

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Alfred Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Biddeford Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Biddeford Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Kennebunk Road

    1073 ft · 30 sec · Kennebunk Road

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Saco Road

    101 m · 21 sec · Saco Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    75 m · 9 sec · Oak Street

  25. 25

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
11.6 mi · 34%
Alfred Road
8.23 mi · 24%
Blue Star Memorial Highway
4.19 mi · 12%
Portland - Peaks Island
2.57 mi · 8%
Commercial Street
1.91 mi · 6%
Biddeford Road
1.41 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

11.6 mi · 00h 12m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
30 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saco
00h 32m from City of Portland
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Portland and Rain Showers Likely near Alfred.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Saco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from City of Portland and 17.1 miles from Alfred.

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

The direct path is about 30 miles (48.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.77 one way or $9.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around City of Portland and Rain Showers Likely near Alfred.

Stop Ideas Near Saco

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

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

RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

1 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

6 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

21 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

24 mi away
696 Sanford Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Portland and Alfred. Straight-line distance: 29.96 mi (48.22 km).

City of Portland

#1 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
Alfred

#2 Alfred

Town in Maine, United States

Population3,142
Coordinates43.4764700, -70.7183900
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Portland (-70.16823, 43.64708)
End: Alfred (-70.71839, 43.47647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.21 gal
4.57 L · about $4.77
Round trip
$9.55
2.42 gal · 9.14 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.77 $9.55
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.39 $10.79
Premium $4.86 $5.88 $11.76
Diesel $6.00 $7.26 $14.51

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Portland and Alfred. The current time is 11:33:29.

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.