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

The driving distance from City of Portland, ME to Medway, ME is about 193.4 miles (311.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.6 miles (253.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m 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
193.44 mi
03h 53m
Flight
157.65 mi
253.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.65 mi
Kilometers
253.72 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.44 mi
Kilometers
311.31 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Medway
Sun, May 31, 9:43 PM EDT
Return by in City of Portland
Mon, Jun 1, 1:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Portland
2026-05-31T17:50
Arrive Medway
Sun, May 31, 9:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:14 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
Pittsfield
ME

Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States

From City of Portland
96.7 mi
01h 56m
To Medway
96.7 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
City of Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
60°F
Sunday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    140.9 mi · 2 hr 29 min · Maine Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 157: Medway, Millinocket

    1298 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    29 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Medway Road

    1 km · 1 min · Medway Road

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto Town Road

    131 m · 20 sec · Town Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Village Lane

    547 ft · 26 sec · Village Lane

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Schoolhouse Road

    69 m · 10 sec · Schoolhouse Road

  20. 20

    Continue on School Street

    672 ft · 32 sec · School Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Road

    51 m · 7 sec · Main Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Portland and Medway.

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
141 mi · 73%
Franklin Street
47.3 mi · 24%
Portland - Peaks Island
2.57 mi · 1%
Seashore Avenue
0.77 mi
Medway Road
0.63 mi
ME 157
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

141 mi · 02h 29m

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
03h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.8 mi
157.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pittsfield
01h 56m from City of Portland
Leave By
9:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving City of Portland and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers near Medway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 193.4 miles (311.3 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?

Pittsfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.7 miles from City of Portland and 96.7 miles from Medway.

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

The direct path is about 157.6 miles (253.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.94 one way or $53.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around City of Portland and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers near Medway.

Stop Ideas Near Pittsfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pittsfield, 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 Pittsfield.

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Bangor, Maine

45 mi away
1039 Union St.
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Belfast, Maine

49 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
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Searsport, Maine

52 mi away
161 East Main St.
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Orono (University of Maine), Maine

58 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Portland and Medway. Straight-line distance: 157.65 mi (253.72 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 Medway

Human settlement in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America

Population1,312
Coordinates45.6089400, -68.5308600
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Portland (-70.16823, 43.64708)
End: Medway (-68.53086, 45.60894)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 311 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.83 gal
25.84 L · about $26.94
Round trip
$53.89
13.66 gal · 51.68 L
Estimated CO2
60.7 kg one way
Round trip: 121.4 kg / 268 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $26.94 $53.89
Mid-grade $4.46 $30.44 $60.88
Premium $4.86 $33.18 $66.36
Diesel $6.00 $40.96 $81.92

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Portland and Medway. The current time is 17:50:22.

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.