How far is City of Portland, ME from Lake Arrowhead, ME?
The driving distance from City of Portland, ME to Lake Arrowhead, ME is about 34.2 miles (55 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.
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.
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely then Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Portland and Lake Arrowhead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Portland and Lake Arrowhead.
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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
1.1 km · 1 min · High Street
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Park Avenue
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Continue on Congress Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Congress Street
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Turn right onto Westbrook Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Westbrook Street
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Continue on Stroudwater Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Stroudwater Street
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Turn left onto William B Clarke Drive
772 ft · 17 sec · William B Clarke Drive
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Turn right onto Spring Street
99 m · 14 sec · Spring Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2456 ft · 53 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto William B Clarke Drive
2184 ft · 48 sec · William B Clarke Drive
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Continue on Conant Street
1805 ft · 39 sec · Conant Street
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Continue on Main Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Street
1.6 km · 1 min · State Street
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Continue on Ossipee Trail East
973 ft · 17 sec · Ossipee Trail East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ossipee Trail
21 m · 1 sec · Ossipee Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail
1.7 mi · 3 min · Ossipee Trail
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Turn left onto Dow Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Dow Road
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Continue on Parker Farm Road
4.6 mi · 9 min · Parker Farm Road
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Turn right onto West Buxton Road
724 ft · 15 sec · West Buxton Road
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Continue on Moderation Street
158 m · 14 sec · Moderation Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road
50 m · 3 sec · River Road
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Keep slight right to continue on High Street
1488 ft · 30 sec · High Street
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Continue on Plains Road
3 mi · 5 min · Plains Road
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Turn right onto Cape Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Cape Road
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Turn left onto Doles Ridge Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Doles Ridge Road
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Turn left onto New Dam Road
1 mi · 3 min · New Dam Road
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Turn right onto Old Portland Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Old Portland Road
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Turn right onto Crescent Drive
82 m · 13 sec · Crescent Drive
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Turn right onto Pioneer Circle
64 m · 9 sec · Pioneer Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pioneer Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Portland and Lake Arrowhead.
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.
Parker Farm Road
Continue on Parker Farm Road
4.58 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Rain Showers Likely then Light Rain Likely leaving City of Portland and Chance Rain Showers near Lake Arrowhead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Portland to Lake Arrowhead?
The road trip is about 34.2 miles (55 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Gorham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from City of Portland and 17.1 miles from Lake Arrowhead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.12 one way or $10.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Light Rain Likely around City of Portland and Chance Rain Showers near Lake Arrowhead.
Stop Ideas Near Gorham
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 Gorham.
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 Lake Arrowhead. Straight-line distance: 28.35 mi (45.62 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 Lake Arrowhead
Lake Arrowhead is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.6636900, -70.7347800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Arrowhead (-70.73478, 43.66369)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.23 | $5.12 | $10.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $5.81 | $11.62 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $6.39 | $12.78 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $7.73 | $15.47 |
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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