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

The driving distance from City of Portland, ME to Parsonsfield, ME is about 48.2 miles (77.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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
48.14 mi
01h 44m
Flight
38.39 mi
61.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.39 mi
Kilometers
61.79 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.14 mi
Kilometers
77.47 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parsonsfield
Sun, Apr 19, 4:26 AM EDT
Return by in City of Portland
Sun, Apr 19, 6:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Portland
2026-04-19T02:41
Arrive Parsonsfield
Sun, Apr 19, 4:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 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
Standish
ME

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

From City of Portland
24 mi
00h 52m
To Parsonsfield
24.1 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
City of Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
48°F
Sunday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 34 sec · Maine State Pier

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Commercial Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Commercial Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto High Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · High Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Park Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Congress Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Congress Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Westbrook Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Westbrook Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Stroudwater Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Stroudwater Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto William B Clarke Drive

    772 ft · 17 sec · William B Clarke Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    99 m · 14 sec · Spring Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2456 ft · 53 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto William B Clarke Drive

    2184 ft · 48 sec · William B Clarke Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on Conant Street

    1805 ft · 39 sec · Conant Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on State Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · State Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Ossipee Trail East

    973 ft · 17 sec · Ossipee Trail East

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ossipee Trail

    21 m · 1 sec · Ossipee Trail

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Ossipee Trail

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ossipee Trail West

    36 m · 3 sec · Ossipee Trail West

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail West

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Ossipee Trail West

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Sokokis Avenue

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Sokokis Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Central Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Central Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Washington Street

  31. 31

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

    105 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Parsonsfield Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Parsonsfield Road

  33. 33

    Continue on North Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · North Road

  34. 34

    Turn sharp left onto Merrill Hill Road

    2.1 mi · 8 min · Merrill Hill Road

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on Merrill Hill Road

    49 m · 7 sec · Merrill Hill Road

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto Middle Road

    42 m · 6 sec · Middle Road

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Middle Road

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ossipee Trail
9.93 mi · 21%
North Road
5.91 mi · 12%
Sokokis Avenue
4.88 mi · 10%
Main Street
3.77 mi · 8%
Ossipee Trail West
2.92 mi · 6%
Parsonsfield Road
2.84 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Ossipee Trail

Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail

9.91 mi · 00h 15m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
38.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Standish
00h 52m from City of Portland
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving City of Portland and Rain Showers Likely near Parsonsfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.2 miles (77.5 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Standish is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from City of Portland and 24.1 miles from Parsonsfield.

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

The direct path is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.71 one way or $13.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around City of Portland and Rain Showers Likely near Parsonsfield.

Stop Ideas Near Standish

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

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

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

23 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

28 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

28 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Freeport

38 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Portland and Parsonsfield. Straight-line distance: 38.39 mi (61.79 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
Parsonsfield

#2 Parsonsfield

Town in York County, Maine

Population1,971
Coordinates43.7270200, -70.9286800
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Portland (-70.16823, 43.64708)
End: Parsonsfield (-70.92868, 43.72702)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.7 gal
6.43 L · about $6.71
Round trip
$13.41
3.4 gal · 12.86 L
Estimated CO2
15.1 kg one way
Round trip: 30.2 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.71 $13.41
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.58 $15.15
Premium $4.86 $8.26 $16.52
Diesel $6.00 $10.19 $20.39

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Portland and Parsonsfield. The current time is 02:41:58.

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.