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

The driving distance from City of Portland, ME to Winthrop, ME is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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
58.92 mi
01h 36m
Flight
46.45 mi
74.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.45 mi
Kilometers
74.75 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.92 mi
Kilometers
94.82 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winthrop
Tue, May 12, 8:51 PM EDT
Return by in City of Portland
Tue, May 12, 10:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Portland
2026-05-12T19:14
Arrive Winthrop
Tue, May 12, 8:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 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
29.5 mi
00h 48m
To Winthrop
29.5 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
City of Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
42°F
Overnight
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, May 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 9 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

    14.1 mi · 15 min · Maine Turnpike

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Maine Turnpike

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn

    1630 ft · 42 sec

  23. 23

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

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Washington Street

  24. 24

    Merge slight right onto Minot Avenue

    2665 ft · 41 sec · Minot Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Court Street

    2156 ft · 37 sec · Court Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Route 202

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

  28. 28

    Continue on US Route 202

    1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202

  29. 29

    Continue on Route 202

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  30. 30

    Continue on US Route 202

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202

  31. 31

    Continue on US 202

    6.4 mi · 7 min · US 202

  32. 32

    Turn slight right onto Route 133

    1.1 km · 1 min · Route 133

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Main Street

    40 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Depot Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Depot Street

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
22.2 mi · 38%
US 202
6.73 mi · 11%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 11%
Main Street
4.9 mi · 8%
Washington Street
4.23 mi · 7%
Portland - Peaks Island
2.57 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

14.1 mi · 00h 15m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
46.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Gloucester
00h 48m from City of Portland
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving City of Portland and Mostly Sunny near Winthrop.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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 29.5 miles from City of Portland and 29.5 miles from Winthrop.

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

The direct path is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.21 one way or $16.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around City of Portland and Mostly Sunny near Winthrop.

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 Winthrop. Straight-line distance: 46.45 mi (74.75 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
Winthrop

#2 Winthrop

Town in Maine, United States

Population6,029
Coordinates44.3050700, -69.9770000
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Portland (-70.16823, 43.64708)
End: Winthrop (-69.977, 44.30507)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
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 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.87 L · about $8.21
Round trip
$16.41
4.16 gal · 15.74 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.21 $16.41
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.27 $18.54
Premium $4.86 $10.10 $20.21
Diesel $6.00 $12.47 $24.95

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Portland and Winthrop. The current time is 19:14:37.

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.