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

The driving distance from Eddington, ME to City of Portland, ME is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.4 miles (176 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 39m 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
138.38 mi
06h 19m
Flight
109.39 mi
176.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.39 mi
Kilometers
176.05 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.38 mi
Kilometers
222.7 km
Drive Time
06h 19m

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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 06h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Portland
Thu, Apr 30, 12:44 PM EDT
Return by in Eddington
Thu, Apr 30, 7:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eddington
2026-04-30T06:24
Arrive City of Portland
Thu, Apr 30, 12:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:20 PM to 1:50 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
11:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eddington
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Vassalboro
ME

City in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America

From Eddington
69.1 mi
03h 09m
To City of Portland
69.3 mi
03h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Thursday

Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph E
Destination
City of Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
46°F
Thursday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Riverside Drive

    746 ft · 17 sec · Riverside Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Road

    5 mi · 8 min · Main Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    45 m · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Newport

    1530 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    79 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  8. 8

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

    46.5 mi · 53 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1A

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Maine State Pier

    668 ft · 29 sec · Maine State Pier

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    57 m · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island

    2.5 mi · 20 min · Portland - Peaks Island

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    65 m · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Welch Street

    1078 ft · 50 sec · Welch Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Oakland Avenue

    594 ft · 26 sec · Oakland Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street

    107 m · 15 sec · Whitehead Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    1046 ft · 46 sec · Seashore Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    3044 ft · 2 min · Seashore Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Seashore Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eddington 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
79.3 mi · 57%
I 295 South
46.5 mi · 34%
Main Road
6.37 mi · 5%
Portland - Peaks Island
2.58 mi · 2%
US 1A
1.13 mi · 1%
Seashore Avenue
0.77 mi · 1%
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 19m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29 mi
109.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vassalboro
03h 09m from Eddington
Leave By
11:20 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Eddington and Light Rain near City of Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km) and usually takes 06h 19m 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?

Vassalboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.1 miles from Eddington and 69.3 miles from City of Portland.

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

The direct path is about 109.4 miles (176 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 $19.25 one way or $38.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Eddington and Light Rain near City of Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Vassalboro

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 Vassalboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 7.8 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 10 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 10 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 Vassalboro.

BUS

Augusta, ME

15 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

46 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

49 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

52 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eddington and City of Portland. Straight-line distance: 109.39 mi (176.05 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Eddington

Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States

Population2,215
Coordinates44.8261800, -68.6933700
Altitude22
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: Riverside Drive (-68.693529, 44.826168)
End: Seashore Avenue (-70.181795, 43.65347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.88 gal
18.48 L · about $19.25
Round trip
$38.50
9.76 gal · 36.96 L
Estimated CO2
43.4 kg one way
Round trip: 86.7 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $19.25 $38.50
Mid-grade $4.46 $21.75 $43.50
Premium $4.86 $23.71 $47.41
Diesel $6.00 $29.27 $58.53

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Eddington and City of Portland. The current time is 06:24:58.

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.