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

The driving distance from City of Portland, ME to Orrington, ME is about 137.3 miles (221 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
137.35 mi
02h 57m
Flight
100.15 mi
161.17 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.15 mi
Kilometers
161.17 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.35 mi
Kilometers
221.04 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orrington
Sun, May 3, 9:18 AM EDT
Return by in City of Portland
Sun, May 3, 12:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Portland
2026-05-03T06:21
Arrive Orrington
Sun, May 3, 9:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Portland
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Vassalboro
ME

City in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America

From City of Portland
68.6 mi
01h 28m
To Orrington
68.7 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
City of Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
52°F
Sunday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
51°F
Sunday

Light Rain

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    79.2 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Maine Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 395 South, ME 15 South: Bangor, Brewer

    2241 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 15 South: South Main Street, Brewer

    1095 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on ME 15 South: Bucksport

    125 m · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on River Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · River Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Center Drive

    21 m · 3 sec · Center Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
79.2 mi · 58%
Franklin Street
47.3 mi · 34%
River Road
3.27 mi · 2%
Portland - Peaks Island
2.57 mi · 2%
I 395 South
1.96 mi · 1%
South Main Street
1.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

79.2 mi · 01h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.1 mi
100.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vassalboro
01h 28m from City of Portland
Leave By
12:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Portland and Light Rain near Orrington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 137.3 miles (221 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Vassalboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.6 miles from City of Portland and 68.7 miles from Orrington.

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

The direct path is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 12:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.13 one way or $38.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around City of Portland and Light Rain near Orrington.

Stop Ideas Near Vassalboro

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Vassalboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 8.1 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Augusta City Hall
Meeting point 9.7 mi away

Augusta City Hall

Augusta , ME
16 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.6 mi away

Inn At City Hall

Augusta , ME
1 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Retirement home

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

15 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

46 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

49 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

52 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Portland and Orrington. Straight-line distance: 100.15 mi (161.17 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 Orrington

City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America

Population3,668
Coordinates44.7311800, -68.8264300
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Portland (-70.16823, 43.64708)
End: Orrington (-68.82643, 44.73118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.85 gal
18.35 L · about $19.13
Round trip
$38.27
9.7 gal · 36.7 L
Estimated CO2
43.1 kg one way
Round trip: 86.2 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $19.13 $38.27
Mid-grade $4.46 $21.62 $43.23
Premium $4.86 $23.56 $47.12
Diesel $6.00 $29.09 $58.17

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Portland and Orrington. The current time is 06:21:47.

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.