How far is Eastport, ME from City of Portland, ME?
The driving distance from Eastport, ME to City of Portland, ME is about 254.8 miles (410 km), with a travel time of about 08h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.7 miles (289.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 08h 29m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town in Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eastport and City of Portland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eastport and City of Portland.
-
1
Start on High Street
9 m · 4 sec · High Street
-
2
Turn right onto Washington Street
1936 ft · 39 sec · Washington Street
-
3
Turn right onto County Road
6.5 mi · 11 min · County Road
-
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto US Route 1
11.6 mi · 17 min · US Route 1
-
5
Continue on River Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · River Road
-
6
Continue on Route 1
1.1 mi · 2 min · Route 1
-
7
Continue on River Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · River Road
-
8
Continue on Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Main Street
-
9
Continue on Route 1
156 m · 10 sec · Route 1
-
10
Turn left onto North Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · North Street
-
11
Continue on Baring Street
2665 ft · 45 sec · Baring Street
-
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Baring Street
26 m · 1 sec · Baring Street
-
13
Exit the roundabout onto Baring Street
1.9 mi · 2 min · Baring Street
-
14
Continue on Route 1
2.6 mi · 3 min · Route 1
-
15
Continue on Houlton Road
1047 ft · 17 sec · Houlton Road
-
16
Turn left onto Airline Road
46.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Airline Road
-
17
Continue on State Highway 9
1 km · 43 sec · State Highway 9
-
18
Continue on Airline Road
28.7 mi · 41 min · Airline Road
-
19
Continue on Main Road
13.4 mi · 17 min · Main Road
-
20
Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
-
21
Continue straight
45 m · 13 sec
-
22
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Newport
1530 ft · 22 sec
-
23
Merge slight left
79 mi · 1 hr 26 min
-
24
Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
46.5 mi · 53 min
-
25
Take the exit slight right toward US 1A
1.1 mi · 3 min
-
26
Continue on Maine State Pier
668 ft · 29 sec · Maine State Pier
-
27
Turn slight right
57 m · 14 sec
-
28
Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island
2.5 mi · 20 min · Portland - Peaks Island
-
29
Continue straight
65 m · 16 sec
-
30
Continue on Welch Street
1078 ft · 50 sec · Welch Street
-
31
Turn right onto Oakland Avenue
594 ft · 26 sec · Oakland Avenue
-
32
Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street
107 m · 15 sec · Whitehead Street
-
33
Continue on Seashore Avenue
1046 ft · 46 sec · Seashore Avenue
-
34
Continue on Seashore Avenue
3044 ft · 2 min · Seashore Avenue
-
35
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Seashore Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eastport and City of Portland.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Eastport and Mostly Cloudy near City of Portland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eastport to City of Portland?
The road trip is about 254.8 miles (410 km) and usually takes 08h 29m 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?
Hampden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.7 miles from Eastport and 127.1 miles from City of Portland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.7 miles (289.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.1 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 $35.47 one way or $70.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Eastport and Mostly Cloudy near City of Portland.
Stop Ideas Near Hampden
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hampden.
Bangor, Maine
Orono (University of Maine), Maine
Searsport, Maine
Belfast, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eastport and City of Portland. Straight-line distance: 179.67 mi (289.15 km).
#1 Eastport
City in Washington County, Maine, United States
| Population | 1,275 |
| Coordinates | 44.9061900, -66.9899800 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Portland
The twenty-eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area.
| Population | 653,115 |
| Coordinates | 43.6470800, -70.1682300 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Seashore Avenue (-70.181795, 43.65347)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 410 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $35.47 | $70.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $40.07 | $80.14 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $43.67 | $87.35 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $53.91 | $107.83 |
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 31, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.