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

The driving distance from City of Portland, ME to Pittsfield, ME is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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
99.27 mi
02h 14m
Flight
87.55 mi
140.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.55 mi
Kilometers
140.9 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.27 mi
Kilometers
159.76 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsfield
Thu, Apr 30, 11:03 AM EDT
Return by in City of Portland
Thu, Apr 30, 1:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Portland
2026-04-30T08:49
Arrive Pittsfield
Thu, Apr 30, 11:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:02 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gardiner
ME

City in Maine

From City of Portland
49.6 mi
01h 07m
To Pittsfield
49.6 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
City of Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
46°F
Thursday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E
Destination
49°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    46.8 mi · 51 min · Maine Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsfield, Hartland

    1246 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Somerset Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Somerset Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Forest Street

    655 ft · 16 sec · Forest Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Central Street

    590 ft · 12 sec · Central Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Franklin Street
47.3 mi · 48%
Maine Turnpike
47 mi · 47%
Portland - Peaks Island
2.57 mi · 3%
Somerset Avenue
0.83 mi · 1%
Seashore Avenue
0.77 mi · 1%
Welch Street
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

46.8 mi · 00h 51m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
87.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardiner
01h 07m from City of Portland
Leave By
2:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving City of Portland and Light Rain near Pittsfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Gardiner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from City of Portland and 49.6 miles from Pittsfield.

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

The direct path is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 2:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.81 one way or $27.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around City of Portland and Light Rain near Pittsfield.

Stop Ideas Near Gardiner

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

14 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
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Wiscasset, Maine

27 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

29 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

34 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Portland and Pittsfield. Straight-line distance: 87.55 mi (140.9 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
Pittsfield

#2 Pittsfield

Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States

Population4,003
Coordinates44.7825600, -69.3833800
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Portland (-70.16823, 43.64708)
End: Pittsfield (-69.38338, 44.78256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.5 gal
13.26 L · about $13.81
Round trip
$27.62
7 gal · 26.52 L
Estimated CO2
31.1 kg one way
Round trip: 62.2 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.81 $27.62
Mid-grade $4.46 $15.60 $31.20
Premium $4.86 $17.00 $34.01
Diesel $6.00 $20.99 $41.98

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Portland and Pittsfield. The current time is 08:49:01.

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.