How far is Easton, ME from Portland, ME?

The driving distance from Easton, ME to Portland, ME is about 283.8 miles (456.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 235.8 miles (379.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 54m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
283.77 mi
04h 27m
Flight
235.79 mi
379.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
235.79 mi
Kilometers
379.46 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
283.77 mi
Kilometers
456.69 km
Drive Time
04h 27m

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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 04h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portland
Sat, May 30, 10:29 AM EDT
Return by in Easton
Sat, May 30, 2:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Easton
2026-05-30T06:02
Arrive Portland
Sat, May 30, 10:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 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
8:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Easton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Milford
ME

Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America

From Easton
141.7 mi
02h 13m
To Portland
142 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NE
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Easton and Portland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Easton and Portland.

  1. 1

    Start on Center Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Center Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Houlton Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Houlton Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Fort Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Fort Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Bridge Street

    547 ft · 9 sec · Bridge Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    3090 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Military Road

    1649 ft · 40 sec · Military Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 1

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 1

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Road

    6.7 mi · 11 min · Main Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Route 1

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Route 1

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 1

    1.1 km · 55 sec · US Highway 1

  11. 11

    Continue on North Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · North Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · North Street

  13. 13

    Take the exit right

    1588 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    198.2 mi · 3 hr 27 min

  15. 15

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

    46.5 mi · 53 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1A

    1.2 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Cumberland Avenue

    1853 ft · 51 sec · Cumberland Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Preble Street

    555 ft · 19 sec · Preble Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Congress Street

    48 m · 5 sec · Congress Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Congress Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Easton and 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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Street
202 mi · 71%
I 295 South
46.5 mi · 16%
Route 1
9.15 mi · 3%
Main Road
6.74 mi · 2%
North Road
5.84 mi · 2%
Fort Road
5.83 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Street

Merge slight left

198 mi · 03h 27m

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
04h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48 mi
235.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford
02h 13m from Easton
Leave By
8:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Easton and Light Rain near Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Easton to Portland?

The road trip is about 283.8 miles (456.7 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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?

Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.7 miles from Easton and 142 miles from Portland.

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

The direct path is about 235.8 miles (379.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 48 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 8:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.49 one way or $78.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Easton and Light Rain near Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Milford

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

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

BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

5 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Bangor, Maine

19 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Searsport, Maine

58 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

65 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Easton and Portland. Straight-line distance: 235.79 mi (379.46 km).

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#1 Easton

Town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States

Population1,177
Coordinates46.6411500, -67.9094700
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Portland

#2 Portland

The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine.

Population66,803
Coordinates43.6573700, -70.2589000
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Center Road (-67.909488, 46.641192)
End: Congress Street (-70.259094, 43.657504)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 457 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.01 gal
37.91 L · about $39.49
Round trip
$78.98
20.02 gal · 75.82 L
Estimated CO2
89 kg one way
Round trip: 177.9 kg / 392 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $39.49 $78.98
Mid-grade $4.46 $44.61 $89.23
Premium $4.86 $48.63 $97.26
Diesel $6.00 $60.03 $120.06

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Easton and Portland. The current time is 06:02:03.

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.