How far is City of Portland, ME from Lovell, ME?
The driving distance from City of Portland, ME to Lovell, ME is about 54.7 miles (88 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49 miles (78.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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 43m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Portland and Lovell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Portland and Lovell.
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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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Turn left onto Marginal Way
2706 ft · 1 min · Marginal Way
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Turn right onto Forest Avenue
4.4 mi · 6 min · Forest Avenue
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Continue on Bridgton Road
3.8 mi · 8 min · Bridgton Road
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Continue on Roosevelt Trail
4.2 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Roosevelt Trail
88 m · 10 sec · Roosevelt Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Roosevelt Trail
20.5 mi · 30 min · Roosevelt Trail
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Continue on Portland Road
4.3 mi · 5 min · Portland Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 km · 46 sec · Main Street
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Continue on North High Street
5.5 mi · 6 min · North High Street
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Turn right onto Knights Hill Road
5.8 mi · 14 min · Knights Hill Road
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Turn straight onto Lovell Road
1063 ft · 21 sec · Lovell Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
660 ft · 18 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 Lovell.
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.
Roosevelt Trail
Exit the roundabout onto Roosevelt Trail
20.5 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Sunny leaving City of Portland and Sunny near Lovell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Portland to Lovell?
The road trip is about 54.7 miles (88 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Raymond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from City of Portland and 27.4 miles from Lovell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49 miles (78.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 3:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.61 one way or $15.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Portland and Sunny near Lovell.
Stop Ideas Near Raymond
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 Raymond.
Freeport
Portland Transportation Center
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Old Orchard Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Portland and Lovell. Straight-line distance: 48.95 mi (78.78 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 Lovell
Town in Oxford County, Maine, United States
| Population | 1,142 |
| Coordinates | 44.1267400, -70.8917300 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lovell (-70.89173, 44.12674)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.61 | $15.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.60 | $17.20 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.38 | $18.75 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.57 | $23.15 |
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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