How far is City of Portland, ME from Mapleton, ME?

The driving distance from City of Portland, ME to Mapleton, ME is about 281.7 miles (453.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 231.3 miles (372.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
281.66 mi
05h 54m
Flight
231.31 mi
372.26 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
231.31 mi
Kilometers
372.26 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
281.66 mi
Kilometers
453.28 km
Drive Time
05h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mapleton
Sat, May 2, 8:48 PM EDT
Return by in City of Portland
Sun, May 3, 2:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Portland
2026-05-02T14:53
Arrive Mapleton
Sat, May 2, 8:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:55 AM to 1:55 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Portland
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Orono
ME

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, US

From City of Portland
140.7 mi
02h 57m
To Mapleton
140.9 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
City of Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
50°F
Saturday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
47°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Portland and Mapleton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Portland and Mapleton.

  1. 1

    Start on Seashore Avenue

    3044 ft · 2 min · Seashore Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Seashore Avenue

    1046 ft · 46 sec · Seashore Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Whitehead Street

    107 m · 15 sec · Whitehead Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Oakland Avenue

    594 ft · 32 sec · Oakland Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Welch Street

    1291 ft · 1 min · Welch Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Portland - Peaks Island

    2.5 mi · 20 min · Portland - Peaks Island

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    57 m · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Maine State Pier

    23 m · 31 sec · Maine State Pier

  9. 9

    Continue on Maine State Pier

    656 ft · 31 sec · Maine State Pier

  10. 10

    Continue on Franklin Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Franklin Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    46.3 mi · 52 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    160.7 mi · 2 hr 49 min · Maine Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 158: Sherman, Patten

    1493 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    21 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1898 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Station Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Station Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Route 11

    933 ft · 16 sec · Route 11

  19. 19

    Continue on Station Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Station Road

  20. 20

    Continue on South Patten Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · South Patten Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on North Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · North Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Aroostook Scenic Highway

    30.2 mi · 45 min · Aroostook Scenic Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Masardis Road

    11.7 mi · 17 min · Masardis Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    747 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Presque Isle Road

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Presque Isle Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Haystack Road

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Haystack Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Main Street

    2704 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    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 Mapleton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
161 mi · 57%
Franklin Street
47.3 mi · 17%
Aroostook Scenic Highway
30.2 mi · 11%
Masardis Road
11.7 mi · 4%
Presque Isle Road
7.31 mi · 3%
Station Road
5.21 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

161 mi · 02h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.4 mi
231.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orono
02h 57m from City of Portland
Leave By
5:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving City of Portland and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Mapleton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Portland to Mapleton?

The road trip is about 281.7 miles (453.3 km) and usually takes 05h 54m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Orono is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.7 miles from City of Portland and 140.9 miles from Mapleton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 231.3 miles (372.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.21 one way or $78.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Portland and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Mapleton.

Stop Ideas Near Orono

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Orono, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Orono.

BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

2 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Bangor, Maine

13 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Searsport, Maine

50 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

58 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Portland and Mapleton. Straight-line distance: 231.31 mi (372.26 km).

City of Portland

#1 City of Portland

The twenty-eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area.

Population653,115
Coordinates43.6470800, -70.1682300
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
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#2 Mapleton

Main settlement in the town of the same name in Aroostook County, Maine, United States

Population1,824
Coordinates46.6819900, -68.1628100
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Portland (-70.16823, 43.64708)
End: Mapleton (-68.16281, 46.68199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 453 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.94 gal
37.62 L · about $39.21
Round trip
$78.43
19.88 gal · 75.24 L
Estimated CO2
88.3 kg one way
Round trip: 176.7 kg / 390 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $39.21 $78.43
Mid-grade $4.46 $44.30 $88.61
Premium $4.86 $48.29 $96.58
Diesel $6.00 $59.61 $119.22

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maine · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Portland and Mapleton. The current time is 14:53:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.