How far is East Millinocket, ME from City of Portland, ME?

The driving distance from East Millinocket, ME to City of Portland, ME is about 195.8 miles (315.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.7 miles (253.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
195.77 mi
07h 05m
Flight
157.67 mi
253.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.67 mi
Kilometers
253.75 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.77 mi
Kilometers
315.06 km
Drive Time
07h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Portland
Sun, Apr 19, 2:39 PM EDT
Return by in East Millinocket
Sun, Apr 19, 9:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Millinocket
2026-04-19T07:34
Arrive City of Portland
Sun, Apr 19, 2:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
07h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:05 PM to 2:35 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
9:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Millinocket
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
Pittsfield
ME

Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States

From East Millinocket
97.8 mi
03h 32m
To City of Portland
98 mi
03h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
City of Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
48°F
Sunday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    65 m · 12 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    799 ft · 42 sec · Maple Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old Main Street

    1022 ft · 35 sec · Old Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 11

    1418 ft · 35 sec · State Route 11

  5. 5

    Continue on Old Main Street

    1523 ft · 29 sec · Old Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Medway Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Medway Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1268 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    140.9 mi · 2 hr 30 min

  9. 9

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

    46.5 mi · 53 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1A

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Maine State Pier

    668 ft · 29 sec · Maine State Pier

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    57 m · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island

    2.5 mi · 20 min · Portland - Peaks Island

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    65 m · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Welch Street

    1078 ft · 50 sec · Welch Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Oakland Avenue

    594 ft · 26 sec · Oakland Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street

    107 m · 15 sec · Whitehead Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    1046 ft · 46 sec · Seashore Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    3044 ft · 2 min · Seashore Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Seashore Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Medway Road
143 mi · 73%
I 295 South
46.5 mi · 24%
Portland - Peaks Island
2.58 mi · 1%
US 1A
1.13 mi · 1%
Seashore Avenue
0.77 mi
Old Main Street
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

Medway Road

Merge slight left

141 mi · 02h 30m

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
07h 05m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.1 mi
157.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pittsfield
03h 32m from East Millinocket
Leave By
9:50 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving East Millinocket and Rain Showers Likely near City of Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 195.8 miles (315.1 km) and usually takes 07h 05m 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?

Pittsfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.8 miles from East Millinocket and 98 miles from City of Portland.

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

The direct path is about 157.7 miles (253.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 $27.26 one way or $54.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around East Millinocket and Rain Showers Likely near City of Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Pittsfield

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

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

BUS

Bangor, Maine

45 mi away
1039 Union St.
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Belfast, Maine

49 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Searsport, Maine

52 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

58 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Millinocket and City of Portland. Straight-line distance: 157.67 mi (253.75 km).

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#1 East Millinocket

City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America

Population1,621
Coordinates45.6275500, -68.5744800
Altitude112
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: Church Street (-68.574454, 45.627598)
End: Seashore Avenue (-70.181795, 43.65347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 315 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.91 gal
26.15 L · about $27.26
Round trip
$54.52
13.82 gal · 52.3 L
Estimated CO2
61.4 kg one way
Round trip: 122.8 kg / 271 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $27.26 $54.52
Mid-grade $4.46 $30.80 $61.60
Premium $4.86 $33.57 $67.14
Diesel $6.00 $41.44 $82.88

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between East Millinocket and City of Portland. The current time is 07:34:29.

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.