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

The driving distance from City of Portland, ME to Winterport, ME is about 133.2 miles (214.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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
133.22 mi
02h 58m
Flight
94.82 mi
152.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.82 mi
Kilometers
152.59 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.22 mi
Kilometers
214.39 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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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 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winterport
Thu, Apr 30, 3:52 AM EDT
Return by in City of Portland
Thu, Apr 30, 6:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Portland
2026-04-30T00:53
Arrive Winterport
Thu, Apr 30, 3:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:32 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
Sidney
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From City of Portland
66.5 mi
01h 29m
To Winterport
66.7 mi
01h 29m

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 to 14 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    70.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Maine Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 69: Carmel, Winterport

    1413 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Carmel Road North

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Carmel Road North

  16. 16

    Continue on Lebanon Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Lebanon Road

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Lebanon Street

    2004 ft · 1 min · Lebanon Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Cushing Street

    760 ft · 35 sec · Cushing Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    6 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
70.6 mi · 53%
Franklin Street
47.3 mi · 36%
Carmel Road North
5.53 mi · 4%
Lebanon Road
5.11 mi · 4%
Portland - Peaks Island
2.57 mi · 2%
Seashore Avenue
0.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

70.6 mi · 01h 17m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.4 mi
94.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sidney
01h 29m from City of Portland
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 133.2 miles (214.4 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Sidney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.5 miles from City of Portland and 66.7 miles from Winterport.

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

The direct path is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 12:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.54 one way or $37.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sidney

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sidney and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 10.2 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Augusta City Hall
Meeting point 7.7 mi away

Augusta City Hall

Augusta , ME
16 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7.6 mi away

Inn At City Hall

Augusta , ME
1 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Retirement home

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sidney.

BUS

Augusta, ME

8 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

44 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

45 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

47 mi away
279 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Portland and Winterport. Straight-line distance: 94.82 mi (152.59 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
Winterport

#2 Winterport

Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States

Population4,028
Coordinates44.6378500, -68.8450400
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Portland (-70.16823, 43.64708)
End: Winterport (-68.84504, 44.63785)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.7 gal
17.79 L · about $18.54
Round trip
$37.08
9.4 gal · 35.58 L
Estimated CO2
41.8 kg one way
Round trip: 83.5 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $18.54 $37.08
Mid-grade $4.46 $20.95 $41.90
Premium $4.86 $22.83 $45.67
Diesel $6.00 $28.19 $56.37

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 Winterport. The current time is 00:53:54.

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.