How far is City of Portland, ME from Cumberland Center, ME?
The driving distance from City of Portland, ME to Cumberland Center, ME is about 15 miles (24.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18.1 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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Town in Cumberland County, Maine
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Portland and Cumberland Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Portland and Cumberland Center.
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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
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Falmouth, Cumberland
825 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right
55 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Bucknam Road
1978 ft · 58 sec · Bucknam Road
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Turn right onto Middle Road
2044 ft · 58 sec · Middle Road
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Continue on Longwoods Road
109 m · 11 sec · Longwoods Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Woods Circle
34 m · 3 sec · Longwoods Road
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Exit the rotary onto Longwoods Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Longwoods Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Blanchard Road
28 m · 4 sec · Blanchard Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Blanchard Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Portland and Cumberland Center.
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.
Franklin Street
Merge slight left
4.5 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving City of Portland and Rain Showers Likely near Cumberland Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Portland to Cumberland Center?
The road trip is about 15 miles (24.1 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?
Falmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from City of Portland and 7.5 miles from Cumberland Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 $2.09 one way or $4.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around City of Portland and Rain Showers Likely near Cumberland Center.
Stop Ideas Near Falmouth
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 Falmouth.
Portland Transportation Center
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Old Orchard Beach
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Portland and Cumberland Center. Straight-line distance: 11.27 mi (18.14 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 Cumberland Center
Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine
| Population | 2,499 |
| Coordinates | 43.7964700, -70.2589400 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cumberland Center (-70.25894, 43.79647)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.09 | $4.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.57 | $5.15 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
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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