How far is City of Portland, ME from Saint George, ME?

The driving distance from City of Portland, ME to Saint George, ME is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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
83.67 mi
02h 19m
Flight
54.64 mi
87.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.64 mi
Kilometers
87.93 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.67 mi
Kilometers
134.65 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint George
Sat, May 30, 1:29 PM EDT
Return by in City of Portland
Sat, May 30, 3:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Portland
2026-05-30T11:10
Arrive Saint George
Sat, May 30, 1:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:52 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
Woolwich
ME

Town of the United States

From City of Portland
41.8 mi
01h 09m
To Saint George
41.9 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
City of Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
52°F
Saturday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph NE
Destination
51°F
Saturday

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Mill Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Route 1

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Route 1

  18. 18

    Continue on Bath Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Bath Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Route 1

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Route 1

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Route 1

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Route 1

  22. 22

    Continue on Atlantic Highway

    13.4 mi · 18 min · Atlantic Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto High Street

    2593 ft · 52 sec · High Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Saint George Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Saint George Road

  26. 26

    Continue on River Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · River Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Road

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Franklin Street
23.1 mi · 28%
Route 1
19 mi · 23%
Atlantic Highway
13.4 mi · 16%
Mill Street
9.16 mi · 11%
Bath Road
4.01 mi · 5%
Main Street
3.34 mi · 4%
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
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29 mi
54.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woolwich
01h 09m from City of Portland
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving City of Portland and Light Rain near Saint George.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Woolwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.8 miles from City of Portland and 41.9 miles from Saint George.

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

The direct path is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.64 one way or $23.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Woolwich

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

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

BUS

Bath, Maine

2 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

11 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

12 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

25 mi away
167 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Portland and Saint George. Straight-line distance: 54.64 mi (87.93 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
Saint George

#2 Saint George

Town in Maine, USA

Population2,578
Coordinates44.0164700, -69.1989300
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Portland (-70.16823, 43.64708)
End: Saint George (-69.19893, 44.01647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.95 gal
11.18 L · about $11.64
Round trip
$23.28
5.9 gal · 22.36 L
Estimated CO2
26.2 kg one way
Round trip: 52.4 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.64 $23.28
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.15 $26.30
Premium $4.86 $14.33 $28.66
Diesel $6.00 $17.69 $35.38

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Portland and Saint George. The current time is 11:10:11.

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.