How far is City of Portland, ME from Carmel, ME?
The driving distance from City of Portland, ME to Carmel, ME is about 118.8 miles (191.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.8 miles (155.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
County seat in Kennebec County, Maine, USA and Maine federated state capital city
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Portland and Carmel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Portland and Carmel.
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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
64.1 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 69, ME 143: Etna, Dixmont
2002 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Dixmont Road
1834 ft · 39 sec · Dixmont Road
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Turn right onto Plymouth Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Plymouth Road
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Turn sharp left onto Main Road
39 m · 2 sec · Main Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Portland and Carmel.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
64.1 mi · 01h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain leaving City of Portland and Light Rain Likely near Carmel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Portland to Carmel?
The road trip is about 118.8 miles (191.2 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Augusta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.4 miles from City of Portland and 59.5 miles from Carmel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.8 miles (155.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 1:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.53 one way or $33.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around City of Portland and Light Rain Likely near Carmel.
Stop Ideas Near Augusta
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 Augusta.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Portland and Carmel. Straight-line distance: 96.84 mi (155.85 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 Carmel
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 2,857 |
| Coordinates | 44.7975700, -69.0511500 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carmel (-69.05115, 44.79757)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 191 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $16.53 | $33.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $18.67 | $37.35 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $20.36 | $40.71 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $25.13 | $50.25 |
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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