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

The driving distance from Cushing, ME to City of Portland, ME is about 77.1 miles (124 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.06 mi
05h 36m
Flight
52.94 mi
85.2 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.94 mi
Kilometers
85.2 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.06 mi
Kilometers
124.02 km
Drive Time
05h 36m

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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 05h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Portland
Sat, May 2, 6:08 AM EDT
Return by in Cushing
Sat, May 2, 11:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cushing
2026-05-02T00:32
Arrive City of Portland
Sat, May 2, 6:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:37 AM to 1:37 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cushing
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Bath
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Cushing
38.6 mi
02h 48m
To City of Portland
38.5 mi
02h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
City of Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
50°F
Saturday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Killeran Road

    14 m · 2 sec · Killeran Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto River Road

    1746 ft · 48 sec · River Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Cross Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cushing Road

    43 m · 6 sec · Cushing Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Colonel Stairs Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Colonel Stairs Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Finntown Road

    1195 ft · 33 sec · Finntown Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Hoffses Corner

    1166 ft · 32 sec · Hoffses Corner

  8. 8

    Continue on Finntown Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Finntown Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Friendship Road

    4.9 mi · 12 min · Friendship Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Jefferson Street

    2792 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Atlantic Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Atlantic Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Route 1

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Route 1

  13. 13

    Continue on Route 1

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Route 1

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Bath Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Bath Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Route 1

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Route 1

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Leeman Highway

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Leeman Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    2443 ft · 42 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South: Freeport, Portland

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    21.1 mi · 25 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1A

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Continue on Maine State Pier

    668 ft · 29 sec · Maine State Pier

  25. 25

    Turn slight right

    57 m · 14 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island

    2.5 mi · 20 min · Portland - Peaks Island

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    65 m · 16 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on Welch Street

    1078 ft · 50 sec · Welch Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Oakland Avenue

    594 ft · 26 sec · Oakland Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street

    107 m · 15 sec · Whitehead Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    1046 ft · 46 sec · Seashore Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    3044 ft · 2 min · Seashore Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Seashore Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
22.7 mi · 29%
Route 1
19 mi · 25%
Leeman Highway
9.16 mi · 12%
Friendship Road
4.85 mi · 6%
Bath Road
4.01 mi · 5%
Atlantic Highway
2.98 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

Merge slight left

21.1 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.2 mi
52.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bath
02h 48m from Cushing
Leave By
5:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cushing and Mostly Sunny near City of Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.1 miles (124 km) and usually takes 05h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bath is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.6 miles from Cushing and 38.5 miles from City of Portland.

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

The direct path is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.73 one way or $21.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bath

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

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

BUS

Bath, Maine

10 State Rd
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

9 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

14 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

23 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cushing and City of Portland. Straight-line distance: 52.94 mi (85.2 km).

Cushing

#1 Cushing

Town in Maine

Population1,500
Coordinates44.0192500, -69.2397700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
City of Portland

#2 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
Start: Killeran Road (-69.239768, 44.01925)
End: Seashore Avenue (-70.181795, 43.65347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.72 gal
10.29 L · about $10.73
Round trip
$21.46
5.44 gal · 20.58 L
Estimated CO2
24.2 kg one way
Round trip: 48.3 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.73 $21.46
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.12 $24.25
Premium $4.86 $13.21 $26.43
Diesel $6.00 $16.31 $32.62

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Cushing and City of Portland. The current time is 00:32:19.

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.