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

The driving distance from Fayette, ME to City of Portland, ME is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.33 mi
05h 23m
Flight
53.07 mi
85.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.07 mi
Kilometers
85.4 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.33 mi
Kilometers
116.41 km
Drive Time
05h 23m

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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 05h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Portland
Fri, May 1, 2:52 AM EDT
Return by in Fayette
Fri, May 1, 8:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayette
2026-04-30T21:28
Arrive City of Portland
Fri, May 1, 2:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:24 AM to 1:24 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
6:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fayette
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Auburn
ME

City in Maine, USA

From Fayette
34.7 mi
02h 41m
To City of Portland
37.7 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Fayette and City of Portland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    589 ft · 12 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Route 17

    3132 ft · 1 min · State Route 17

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Winthrop Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Winthrop Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Readfield Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Readfield Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Route 133

    1.4 km · 1 min · Route 133

  7. 7

    Continue on Lake Street

    1517 ft · 26 sec · Lake Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Route 133

    2717 ft · 46 sec · Route 133

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto US 202

    6.6 mi · 7 min · US 202

  10. 10

    Continue on US Route 202

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202

  11. 11

    Continue on Route 202

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  12. 12

    Continue on US Route 202

    1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202

  13. 13

    Continue on Route 202

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Court Street

    2156 ft · 39 sec · Court Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Minot Avenue

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Minot Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Washington Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Street

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    762 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    2668 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.7 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 16 min · Maine Turnpike

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 26, ME 100: West Falmouth

    2933 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    46 m · 4 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Gray Road

    2829 ft · 1 min · Gray Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Auburn Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Auburn Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Allen Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Allen Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Forest Avenue

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Forest Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Marginal Way

    2841 ft · 1 min · Marginal Way

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Franklin Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Maine State Pier

    668 ft · 29 sec · Maine State Pier

  31. 31

    Turn slight right

    57 m · 14 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island

    2.5 mi · 20 min · Portland - Peaks Island

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    65 m · 16 sec

  34. 34

    Continue on Welch Street

    1078 ft · 50 sec · Welch Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Oakland Avenue

    594 ft · 26 sec · Oakland Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street

    107 m · 15 sec · Whitehead Street

  37. 37

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    1046 ft · 46 sec · Seashore Avenue

  38. 38

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    3044 ft · 2 min · Seashore Avenue

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Seashore Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
39 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
22.3 mi · 31%
Main Street
8.17 mi · 11%
US 202
6.58 mi · 9%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 9%
Washington Street
4.73 mi · 7%
Winthrop Road
3.16 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

14.6 mi · 00h 16m

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
05h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
53.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
02h 41m from Fayette
Leave By
6:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Fayette 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 Fayette to City of Portland?

The road trip is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.7 miles from Fayette and 37.7 miles from City of Portland.

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

The direct path is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 6:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.06 one way or $20.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

29 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

32 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

39 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Augusta, ME

45 mi away
9 Industrial Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayette and City of Portland. Straight-line distance: 53.07 mi (85.4 km).

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#1 Fayette

Town in Maine

Population1,172
Coordinates44.4089600, -70.0336700
Altitude103
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: Main Street (-70.033604, 44.408858)
End: Seashore Avenue (-70.181795, 43.65347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.55 gal
9.66 L · about $10.06
Round trip
$20.12
5.1 gal · 19.32 L
Estimated CO2
22.7 kg one way
Round trip: 45.3 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.06 $20.12
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.37 $22.73
Premium $4.86 $12.39 $24.78
Diesel $6.00 $15.29 $30.58

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayette and City of Portland. The current time is 21:28:06.

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.