How far is City of Portland, ME from Calais, ME?
The driving distance from City of Portland, ME to Calais, ME is about 227.9 miles (366.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177.8 miles (286.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 59m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Portland and Calais.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Portland and Calais.
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Start on Seashore Avenue
3044 ft · 2 min · Seashore Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Seashore Avenue
1046 ft · 46 sec · Seashore Avenue
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Continue on Whitehead Street
107 m · 15 sec · Whitehead Street
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Continue on Oakland Avenue
594 ft · 32 sec · Oakland Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Welch Street
1291 ft · 1 min · Welch Street
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Continue on Portland - Peaks Island
2.5 mi · 20 min · Portland - Peaks Island
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Continue straight
57 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Maine State Pier
23 m · 31 sec · Maine State Pier
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Continue on Maine State Pier
656 ft · 31 sec · Maine State Pier
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Continue on Franklin Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Franklin Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1614 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
46.3 mi · 52 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
79.2 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 395 South, ME 15 South: Bangor, Brewer
2241 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 55 sec
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Continue straight
89.4 mi · 2 hr 2 min
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Continue on Houlton Road
1047 ft · 14 sec · Houlton Road
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Continue on Route 1
2.6 mi · 3 min · Route 1
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Continue on Baring Street
1.9 mi · 2 min · Baring Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Baring Street
20 m · 1 sec · Baring Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Baring Street
2674 ft · 45 sec · Baring Street
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Continue on North Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Street
1422 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Street
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Turn left onto Germain Street
137 m · 20 sec · Germain Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Germain Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Portland and Calais.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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89.4 mi · 02h 02m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Portland and Rain Showers Likely near Calais.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Portland to Calais?
The road trip is about 227.9 miles (366.8 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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?
Etna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.8 miles from City of Portland and 114.1 miles from Calais.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177.8 miles (286.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.72 one way or $63.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around City of Portland and Rain Showers Likely near Calais.
Stop Ideas Near Etna
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Portland and Calais. Straight-line distance: 177.86 mi (286.23 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Calais
Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 3,026 |
| Coordinates | 45.1837600, -67.2766200 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Calais (-67.27662, 45.18376)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 367 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 50m |
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 | $31.72 | $63.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $35.83 | $71.67 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $39.06 | $78.12 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $48.22 | $96.43 |
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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