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

The driving distance from City of Portland, ME to Bradford, ME is about 135.9 miles (218.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.4 miles (185.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
135.92 mi
03h 12m
Flight
115.39 mi
185.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.39 mi
Kilometers
185.71 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.92 mi
Kilometers
218.74 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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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 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bradford
Fri, May 1, 8:40 PM EDT
Return by in City of Portland
Fri, May 1, 11:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Portland
2026-05-01T17:27
Arrive Bradford
Fri, May 1, 8:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Portland
9:00 PM EDT
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
Sidney
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From City of Portland
67.9 mi
01h 36m
To Bradford
68 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
City of Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
51°F
Friday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
51°F
Friday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 31 sec · Maine State Pier

  10. 10

    Continue on Franklin Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Franklin Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    46.3 mi · 52 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    53.6 mi · 58 min · Maine Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 11, ME 100: Newport, Dexter

    1611 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    34 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Ox Bow Road

    2725 ft · 1 min · Ox Bow Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Moosehead Trail

    37 m · 2 sec · Moosehead Trail

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Moosehead Trail

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Moosehead Trail

  19. 19

    Continue on Newport Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Newport Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Dexter Road

    127 m · 8 sec · Dexter Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Exeter Road

    7.4 mi · 13 min · Exeter Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Exeter Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Exeter Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Exeter Road

    7.2 mi · 13 min · Exeter Road

  24. 24

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

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Dover Road

    1721 ft · 29 sec · Dover Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Main Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Bradford Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Bradford Road

  28. 28

    Continue on West Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Road

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
53.6 mi · 39%
Franklin Street
47.3 mi · 35%
Exeter Road
15.7 mi · 12%
Moosehead Trail
4.71 mi · 3%
Bradford Road
3.43 mi · 3%
Portland - Peaks Island
2.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

53.6 mi · 00h 58m

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
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
115.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sidney
01h 36m from City of Portland
Leave By
10:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Portland and Chance Light Rain near Bradford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 135.9 miles (218.7 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?

Sidney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.9 miles from City of Portland and 68 miles from Bradford.

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

The direct path is about 115.4 miles (185.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 10:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.94 one way or $37.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around City of Portland and Chance Light Rain near Bradford.

Stop Ideas Near Sidney

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 Sidney and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 8.8 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
Augusta City Hall
Meeting point 9 mi away

Augusta City Hall

Augusta , ME
16 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8.9 mi away

Inn At City Hall

Augusta , ME
1 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Retirement home

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

8 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

44 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

45 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

47 mi away
279 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Portland and Bradford. Straight-line distance: 115.39 mi (185.71 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
Photo coming soon

#2 Bradford

City in Maine, USA

Population1,220
Coordinates45.0667300, -68.9378100
Altitude72
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Portland (-70.16823, 43.64708)
End: Bradford (-68.93781, 45.06673)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.8 gal
18.16 L · about $18.94
Round trip
$37.87
9.6 gal · 36.32 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.3 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $18.94 $37.87
Mid-grade $4.46 $21.39 $42.79
Premium $4.86 $23.32 $46.64
Diesel $6.00 $28.79 $57.57

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Portland and Bradford. The current time is 17:27:58.

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.