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

The driving distance from City of Portland, ME to Phippsburg, ME is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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
44.44 mi
01h 24m
Flight
21.34 mi
34.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.34 mi
Kilometers
34.34 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.44 mi
Kilometers
71.52 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Phippsburg
Wed, May 13, 10:32 PM EDT
Return by in City of Portland
Wed, May 13, 11:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Portland
2026-05-13T21:07
Arrive Phippsburg
Wed, May 13, 10:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 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
Freeport
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From City of Portland
22.2 mi
00h 42m
To Phippsburg
22.2 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

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

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SE
Destination
48°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    8 mi · 11 min · Mill Street

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Park & Ride

    66 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Road

    125 m · 12 sec · State Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Western Avenue

    890 ft · 25 sec · Western Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Richardson Street

    1266 ft · 38 sec · Richardson Street

  20. 20

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

    2.2 mi · 6 min · High Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Bridge Street

    137 m · 13 sec · Bridge Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Main Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Parker Head Road

    68 m · 14 sec · Parker Head Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Higgins Lane

    55 m · 8 sec · Higgins Lane

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Higgins Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Franklin Street
23.1 mi · 52%
Mill Street
8 mi · 18%
Main Road
4.12 mi · 9%
Portland - Peaks Island
2.57 mi · 6%
High Street
2.21 mi · 5%
US 1
1.31 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Franklin Street

Merge slight left

22 mi · 00h 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
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.1 mi
21.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freeport
00h 42m from City of Portland
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Portland and Rain Showers Likely near Phippsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Freeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from City of Portland and 22.2 miles from Phippsburg.

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

The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.19 one way or $12.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Freeport

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

15 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

23 mi away
10 State Rd
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

27 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Portland and Phippsburg. Straight-line distance: 21.34 mi (34.34 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
Phippsburg

#2 Phippsburg

Town in Maine, US

Population2,275
Coordinates43.8206400, -69.8147700
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Portland (-70.16823, 43.64708)
End: Phippsburg (-69.81477, 43.82064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.94 L · about $6.19
Round trip
$12.39
3.14 gal · 11.88 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.19 $12.39
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.00 $13.99
Premium $4.86 $7.63 $15.25
Diesel $6.00 $9.42 $18.83

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Portland and Phippsburg. The current time is 21:07:58.

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.