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

The driving distance from City of Portland, ME to Rome, ME is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.5 miles (107 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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
80.46 mi
02h 02m
Flight
66.49 mi
107 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.49 mi
Kilometers
107 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.46 mi
Kilometers
129.48 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rome
Wed, May 13, 9:42 PM EDT
Return by in City of Portland
Wed, May 13, 11:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Portland
2026-05-13T19:40
Arrive Rome
Wed, May 13, 9:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 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
Richmond
ME

Town in Maine, United States of America

From City of Portland
40.2 mi
01h 01m
To Rome
40.3 mi
01h 01m

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
59°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Maine Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 3: Augusta, Belfast

    767 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on ME 3: Augusta, Belfast

    130 m · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Alfond Roundabout

    73 m · 4 sec · Augusta Bypass

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto Augusta Bypass

    1837 ft · 25 sec · Augusta Bypass

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bonenfant Roundabout

    36 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary

    80 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Old Belgrade Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Old Belgrade Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Civic Center Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Civic Center Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on Belgrade Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Belgrade Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Augusta Road

    12.1 mi · 18 min · Augusta Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Rome Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Rome Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rome Road

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Franklin Street
47.3 mi · 59%
Augusta Road
12.1 mi · 15%
Maine Turnpike
9.8 mi · 12%
Portland - Peaks Island
2.57 mi · 3%
Rome Road
2.19 mi · 3%
Belgrade Road
2.06 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Franklin Street

Merge slight left

46.3 mi · 00h 52m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
66.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond
01h 01m from City of Portland
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Portland and Partly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely near Rome.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.2 miles from City of Portland and 40.3 miles from Rome.

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

The direct path is about 66.5 miles (107 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.20 one way or $22.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around City of Portland and Partly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely near Rome.

Stop Ideas Near Richmond

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

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

BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

14 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

19 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

22 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

23 mi away
101 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Portland and Rome. Straight-line distance: 66.49 mi (107 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
Rome

#2 Rome

City in Maine, USA

Population1,013
Coordinates44.5850600, -69.8692200
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Portland (-70.16823, 43.64708)
End: Rome (-69.86922, 44.58506)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.84 gal
10.75 L · about $11.20
Round trip
$22.41
5.68 gal · 21.5 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.5 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.20 $22.41
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.66 $25.32
Premium $4.86 $13.80 $27.59
Diesel $6.00 $17.03 $34.06

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Portland and Rome. The current time is 19:40:25.

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.