How far is City of Portland, ME from West Paris, ME?

The driving distance from City of Portland, ME to West Paris, ME is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51 miles (82 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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
58.66 mi
01h 53m
Flight
50.95 mi
81.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.95 mi
Kilometers
81.99 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.66 mi
Kilometers
94.4 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Paris
Sun, May 31, 3:48 AM EDT
Return by in City of Portland
Sun, May 31, 5:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Portland
2026-05-31T01:55
Arrive West Paris
Sun, May 31, 3:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 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
New Gloucester
ME

City in Maine, United States

From City of Portland
29.3 mi
00h 56m
To West Paris
29.3 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
City of Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
60°F
Sunday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn left onto Marginal Way

    2706 ft · 1 min · Marginal Way

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Forest Avenue

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Forest Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    61 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Allen Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Allen Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    80 m · 7 sec · Washington Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Auburn Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Auburn Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Gray Road

    2967 ft · 1 min · Gray Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left

    957 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: Lewiston, Augusta

    854 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    10.3 mi · 11 min · Maine Turnpike

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 115, ME 4: Gray, New Gloucester

    1800 ft · 52 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Gray Road

    1242 ft · 35 sec · West Gray Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Maine Wildlife Park Way

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Maine Wildlife Park Way

  24. 24

    Continue on Shaker Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Shaker Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Maine Street

    10.5 mi · 16 min · Maine Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Pigeon Hill Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Pigeon Hill Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Main Street

    6.9 mi · 11 min · Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Oxford Street

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Oxford Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1019 ft · 20 sec · East Main Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Market Square

    109 m · 8 sec · Market Square

  31. 31

    Continue on High Street

    132 m · 6 sec · High Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Park Street

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Park Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Bethel Road

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Bethel Road

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Pioneer Street

    15 m · 2 sec · Pioneer Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pioneer Street

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Street
10.5 mi · 18%
Maine Turnpike
10.3 mi · 17%
Main Street
8.06 mi · 14%
Park Street
4.56 mi · 8%
Bethel Road
3.49 mi · 6%
Shaker Road
3.2 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Maine Street

Continue on Maine Street

10.5 mi · 00h 16m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
51 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Gloucester
00h 56m from City of Portland
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving City of Portland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Paris.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

New Gloucester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from City of Portland and 29.3 miles from West Paris.

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

The direct path is about 51 miles (82 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.17 one way or $16.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around City of Portland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Paris.

Stop Ideas Near New Gloucester

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

19 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

29 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

35 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
BUS

Bath, Maine

37 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Portland and West Paris. Straight-line distance: 50.95 mi (81.99 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
West Paris

#2 West Paris

City in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America

Population1,689
Coordinates44.3242300, -70.5739500
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Portland (-70.16823, 43.64708)
End: West Paris (-70.57395, 44.32423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.84 L · about $8.17
Round trip
$16.33
4.14 gal · 15.68 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.17 $16.33
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.23 $18.45
Premium $4.86 $10.06 $20.11
Diesel $6.00 $12.41 $24.83

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Portland and West Paris. The current time is 01:55:39.

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.