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

The driving distance from City of Portland, ME to Burnham, ME is about 93.1 miles (149.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81 miles (130.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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
93.15 mi
02h 11m
Flight
81.05 mi
130.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.05 mi
Kilometers
130.43 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.15 mi
Kilometers
149.91 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burnham
Tue, May 5, 11:57 AM EDT
Return by in City of Portland
Tue, May 5, 2:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Portland
2026-05-05T09:45
Arrive Burnham
Tue, May 5, 11:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:06 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

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
Richmond
ME

Town in Maine, United States of America

From City of Portland
46.5 mi
01h 06m
To Burnham
46.6 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
City of Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
60°F
Tuesday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph S
Destination
72°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    34.7 mi · 38 min · Maine Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Clinton, Burnham

    1739 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    59 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Hinckley Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hinckley Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Baker Street

    1209 ft · 29 sec · Baker Street

  18. 18

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

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Bangor Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Bangor Road

  20. 20

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Franklin Street
47.3 mi · 51%
Maine Turnpike
34.7 mi · 37%
Bangor Road
3.2 mi · 3%
Portland - Peaks Island
2.57 mi · 3%
South Main Street
1.78 mi · 2%
Hinckley Road
0.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Franklin Street

Merge slight left

46.3 mi · 00h 52m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
81 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond
01h 06m from City of Portland
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving City of Portland and Mostly Sunny near Burnham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93.1 miles (149.9 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.5 miles from City of Portland and 46.6 miles from Burnham.

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

The direct path is about 81 miles (130.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 2:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.98 one way or $25.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Portland and Mostly Sunny near Burnham.

Stop Ideas Near Richmond

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

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

BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

14 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

19 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

22 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

23 mi away
101 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Portland and Burnham. Straight-line distance: 81.05 mi (130.43 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
Burnham

#2 Burnham

Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America

Population1,243
Coordinates44.6928400, -69.4275500
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Portland (-70.16823, 43.64708)
End: Burnham (-69.42755, 44.69284)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.29 gal
12.44 L · about $12.98
Round trip
$25.96
6.58 gal · 24.88 L
Estimated CO2
29.2 kg one way
Round trip: 58.5 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.98 $25.96
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.66 $29.33
Premium $4.86 $15.98 $31.97
Diesel $6.00 $19.73 $39.46

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Portland and Burnham. The current time is 09:45:12.

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.