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

The driving distance from City of Portland, ME to Oxford, ME is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.68 mi
01h 28m
Flight
37.19 mi
59.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.19 mi
Kilometers
59.85 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.68 mi
Kilometers
70.3 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oxford
Mon, Apr 27, 9:15 AM EDT
Return by in City of Portland
Mon, Apr 27, 10:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Portland
2026-04-27T07:47
Arrive Oxford
Mon, Apr 27, 9:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 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
Gray
ME

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

From City of Portland
21.8 mi
00h 44m
To Oxford
21.9 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
City of Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
40°F
Overnight
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
66°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn left onto Marginal Way

    2706 ft · 1 min · Marginal Way

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Forest Avenue

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Forest Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    61 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Allen Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Allen Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    80 m · 7 sec · Washington Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Auburn Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Auburn Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Gray Road

    2967 ft · 1 min · Gray Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left

    957 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: Lewiston, Augusta

    854 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    10.3 mi · 11 min · Maine Turnpike

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 115, ME 4: Gray, New Gloucester

    1800 ft · 52 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Gray Road

    1242 ft · 35 sec · West Gray Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Maine Wildlife Park Way

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Maine Wildlife Park Way

  24. 24

    Continue on Shaker Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Shaker Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Maine Street

    10.5 mi · 16 min · Maine Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Pigeon Hill Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Pigeon Hill Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Main Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto King Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · King Street

  29. 29

    Continue on King Street

    1980 ft · 54 sec · King Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · King Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Street
10.5 mi · 24%
Maine Turnpike
10.3 mi · 23%
Shaker Road
3.2 mi · 7%
Main Street
2.72 mi · 6%
Pigeon Hill Road
2.6 mi · 6%
Portland - Peaks Island
2.57 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Maine Street

Continue on Maine Street

10.5 mi · 00h 16m

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
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
37.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gray
00h 44m from City of Portland
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving City of Portland and Mostly Sunny near Oxford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Gray is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.8 miles from City of Portland and 21.9 miles from Oxford.

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

The direct path is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.08 one way or $12.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around City of Portland and Mostly Sunny near Oxford.

Stop Ideas Near Gray

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

19 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

26 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

32 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

41 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Portland and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 37.19 mi (59.85 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
Oxford

#2 Oxford

Town in Oxford County, Maine, United States

Population4,102
Coordinates44.1317400, -70.4931100
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Portland (-70.16823, 43.64708)
End: Oxford (-70.49311, 44.13174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.54 gal
5.83 L · about $6.08
Round trip
$12.15
3.08 gal · 11.66 L
Estimated CO2
13.7 kg one way
Round trip: 27.4 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.08 $12.15
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.86 $13.73
Premium $4.86 $7.48 $14.96
Diesel $6.00 $9.24 $18.47

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 · Apr 27, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Portland and Oxford. The current time is 07:47:07.

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.