How far is City of Portland, ME from Cape Elizabeth, ME?
The driving distance from City of Portland, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Portland and Cape Elizabeth.
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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 · 34 sec · Maine State Pier
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Turn left onto Commercial Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Commercial Street
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Turn right onto High Street
77 m · 13 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto York Street
860 ft · 18 sec · York Street
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Turn left onto Casco Bay Bridge
1.1 mi · 2 min · Casco Bay Bridge
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Continue on Broadway
1007 ft · 20 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto Ocean House Street
1037 ft · 26 sec · Ocean House Street
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Continue on Ocean Street
2519 ft · 52 sec · Ocean Street
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Continue on Ocean House Street
1055 ft · 21 sec · Ocean House Street
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Continue on Ocean House Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Ocean House Road
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Turn slight left onto Two Lights Road
530 ft · 23 sec · Two Lights Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Two Lights Road
1.5 km · 4 min · Two Lights Road
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Continue on Two Lights Road
3131 ft · 2 min · Two Lights Road
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Turn right
55 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Portland and Cape Elizabeth.
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.
Ocean House Road
Continue on Ocean House Road
3.72 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving City of Portland and Sunny near Cape Elizabeth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Portland to Cape Elizabeth?
The road trip is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
South Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from City of Portland and 6.2 miles from Cape Elizabeth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6 miles (9.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.74 one way or $3.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Portland and Sunny near Cape Elizabeth.
Stop Ideas Near South Portland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Portland.
Portland Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Saco Transportation Center
Freeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Portland and Cape Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 5.98 mi (9.62 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 Cape Elizabeth
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, USA
| Population | 9,322 |
| Coordinates | 43.5637000, -70.2000500 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cape Elizabeth (-70.20005, 43.5637)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.74 | $3.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
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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