How far is City of Portland, ME from Fayette, ME?
The driving distance from City of Portland, ME to Fayette, ME is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Portland and Fayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Portland and Fayette.
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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
6.3 mi · 7 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 11, ME 17, ME 100: Augusta, Winthrop
1520 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 202, ME 11, ME 17, ME 100: Winthrop
1825 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Avenue
2.6 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward Readfield Road
86 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Readfield Road
2 mi · 4 min · Readfield Road
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Continue on Main Street
7.6 mi · 13 min · Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 17
3132 ft · 1 min · State Route 17
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Continue on Main Street
589 ft · 12 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Portland and Fayette.
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
46.3 mi · 00h 52m
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 near Fayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Portland to Fayette?
The road trip is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?
Bowdoinham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.1 miles from City of Portland and 36.1 miles from Fayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 2:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.06 one way or $20.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around City of Portland and Light Rain near Fayette.
Stop Ideas Near Bowdoinham
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 Fayette. Straight-line distance: 53.07 mi (85.4 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 Fayette
Town in Maine
| Population | 1,172 |
| Coordinates | 44.4089600, -70.0336700 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fayette (-70.03367, 44.40896)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $10.06 | $20.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.37 | $22.73 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.39 | $24.78 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $15.29 | $30.58 |
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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