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

The driving distance from Dedham, ME to City of Portland, ME is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.8 miles (167.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
144.45 mi
06h 25m
Flight
103.83 mi
167.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.83 mi
Kilometers
167.1 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.45 mi
Kilometers
232.47 km
Drive Time
06h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Portland
Tue, May 5, 2:55 AM EDT
Return by in Dedham
Tue, May 5, 9:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dedham
2026-05-04T20:30
Arrive City of Portland
Tue, May 5, 2:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:25 PM to 1:55 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dedham
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Oakland
ME

Town in Kennebec County in the U.

From Dedham
72.5 mi
03h 12m
To City of Portland
72 mi
03h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW
Destination
City of Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
58°F
Monday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Road

    662 ft · 36 sec · South Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lower Dedham Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Lower Dedham Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Main Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Wilson Street

    2662 ft · 51 sec · Wilson Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight

    2149 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    45 m · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Newport

    1530 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    79 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

    46.5 mi · 53 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1A

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Maine State Pier

    668 ft · 29 sec · Maine State Pier

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    57 m · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island

    2.5 mi · 20 min · Portland - Peaks Island

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    65 m · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Welch Street

    1078 ft · 50 sec · Welch Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Oakland Avenue

    594 ft · 26 sec · Oakland Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street

    107 m · 15 sec · Whitehead Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    1046 ft · 46 sec · Seashore Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    3044 ft · 2 min · Seashore Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Seashore Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
79.3 mi · 55%
I 295 South
46.5 mi · 32%
Wilson Street
5.75 mi · 4%
Main Road
4.83 mi · 3%
Lower Dedham Road
3.53 mi · 2%
Portland - Peaks Island
2.58 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

79 mi · 01h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 25m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.7 mi
103.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakland
03h 12m from Dedham
Leave By
11:10 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dedham 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 Dedham to City of Portland?

The road trip is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km) and usually takes 06h 25m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.5 miles from Dedham and 72 miles from City of Portland.

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

The direct path is about 103.8 miles (167.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.7 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.12 one way or $40.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Oakland

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 Oakland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 4.9 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 13.4 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 13.3 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 Oakland.

BUS

Augusta, ME

21 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

56 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Belfast, Maine

57 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

58 mi away
167 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dedham and City of Portland. Straight-line distance: 103.83 mi (167.1 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Dedham

Town in Maine

Population1,666
Coordinates44.6917400, -68.6619800
Altitude24
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: South Road (-68.661717, 44.692339)
End: Seashore Avenue (-70.181795, 43.65347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.1 gal
19.3 L · about $20.12
Round trip
$40.24
10.2 gal · 38.6 L
Estimated CO2
45.3 kg one way
Round trip: 90.6 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $20.12 $40.24
Mid-grade $4.46 $22.73 $45.46
Premium $4.86 $24.78 $49.55
Diesel $6.00 $30.58 $61.17

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Dedham and City of Portland. The current time is 20:30:03.

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.