How far is Fort Kent, ME from City of Portland, ME?
Fastest route
The provided URL directs to Google Maps for directions from Fort Kent, ME 04743, USA to Portland, Maine, USA. The estimated travel time is 4 hours and 59 minutes, covering a distance of 314 miles via ME-11 S and I-95 S. The route has tolls. The user can explore Portland using the map.
Directions
- Start your journey from Fort Kent, ME 04743, USA.
- Head south on ME-11 S.
- Continue on I-95 S.
- Follow the signs to stay on I-95 S.
- Take the exit toward Portland.
- Merge onto I-295 S.
- Finally, arrive at Portland, Maine, USA.
Tips & Suggestions
- 🚗 Ensure you have enough fuel for the journey.
- ⛽ Check for toll prices and have cash or a suitable payment method ready.
- 📅 Consider traffic conditions and plan accordingly.
- 🗺️ Use a GPS or navigation app for real-time updates during the trip.
- 🛣️ Follow the road signs and obey traffic regulations.
- 📱 Keep your phone charged for emergency calls or assistance.
- 🚧 Be aware of construction or detours along the route.
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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 09h 48m.
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.
Human settlement in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Kent and City of Portland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Kent and City of Portland.
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Start on Highland Avenue
27 m · 7 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
92 m · 14 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Market Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
655 ft · 23 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Pleasant Street
1 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Aroostook Road
30.6 mi · 45 min · Aroostook Road
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Continue on Portage Road
15.3 mi · 23 min · Portage Road
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Turn left onto Station Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Station Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2216 ft · 38 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Masardis Road
11.7 mi · 17 min · Masardis Road
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Continue on Aroostook Scenic Highway
30.2 mi · 45 min · Aroostook Scenic Highway
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Continue on North Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · North Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on South Patten Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · South Patten Road
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Continue on Station Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Station Road
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Continue on Route 11
933 ft · 16 sec · Route 11
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Continue on Station Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Station Road
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Continue on Main Street
1229 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Take the ramp right
1760 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
160.5 mi · 2 hr 49 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
46.5 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1A
1.1 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Maine State Pier
668 ft · 29 sec · Maine State Pier
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Turn slight right
57 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island
2.5 mi · 20 min · Portland - Peaks Island
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Continue straight
65 m · 16 sec
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Continue on Welch Street
1078 ft · 50 sec · Welch Street
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Turn right onto Oakland Avenue
594 ft · 26 sec · Oakland Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street
107 m · 15 sec · Whitehead Street
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Continue on Seashore Avenue
1046 ft · 46 sec · Seashore Avenue
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Continue on Seashore Avenue
3044 ft · 2 min · Seashore Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Seashore Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Kent and City of Portland.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Main Street
Merge slight left
160 mi · 02h 49m
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.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Kent and Mostly Clear near City of Portland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Kent to City of Portland?
The road trip is about 348 miles (560 km) and usually takes 09h 48m 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?
Passadumkeag is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.8 miles from Fort Kent and 189.1 miles from City of Portland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 261 miles (420 km), while the road route adds roughly 87 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 $48.44 one way or $96.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Fort Kent and Mostly Clear near City of Portland.
Stop Ideas Near Passadumkeag
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 Passadumkeag.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Kent and City of Portland. Straight-line distance: 260.99 mi (420.02 km).
#1 Fort Kent
Town in Maine, USA
| Population | 3,805 |
| Coordinates | 47.2586500, -68.5894900 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| 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: 560 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $48.44 | $96.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $54.73 | $109.46 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $59.66 | $119.31 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $73.64 | $147.29 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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