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

The driving distance from Freeport, ME to City of Portland, ME is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 58m 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
21.05 mi
04h 29m
Flight
14.86 mi
23.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.86 mi
Kilometers
23.92 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.05 mi
Kilometers
33.88 km
Drive Time
04h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Portland
Tue, May 5, 6:48 AM EDT
Return by in Freeport
Tue, May 5, 11:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Freeport
2026-05-05T02:19
Arrive City of Portland
Tue, May 5, 6:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 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
8:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Freeport
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
Falmouth Foreside
ME

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine

From Freeport
10.5 mi
02h 14m
To City of Portland
10.5 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
City of Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
60°F
Tuesday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Lower Main Street

    791 ft · 20 sec · Lower Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Desert Road

    1113 ft · 29 sec · Desert Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 295 South: Portland

    1798 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    14.2 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1A

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Maine State Pier

    668 ft · 29 sec · Maine State Pier

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    57 m · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island

    2.5 mi · 20 min · Portland - Peaks Island

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    65 m · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Welch Street

    1078 ft · 50 sec · Welch Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Oakland Avenue

    594 ft · 26 sec · Oakland Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street

    107 m · 15 sec · Whitehead Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    1046 ft · 46 sec · Seashore Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    3044 ft · 2 min · Seashore Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Seashore Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Freeport 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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
14.5 mi · 69%
Portland - Peaks Island
2.58 mi · 12%
US 1A
1.13 mi · 5%
Main Street
1.12 mi · 5%
Seashore Avenue
0.77 mi · 4%
Desert Road
0.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

Merge slight left

14.2 mi · 00h 17m

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 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
14.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Falmouth Foreside
02h 14m from Freeport
Leave By
8:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Freeport and Mostly Sunny near City of Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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?

Falmouth Foreside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.5 miles from Freeport and 10.5 miles from City of Portland.

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

The direct path is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 8:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.92 one way or $5.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Freeport and Mostly Sunny near City of Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Falmouth Foreside

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

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

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

11 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Freeport

16 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

28 mi away
11 First Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

29 mi away
101 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Freeport and City of Portland. Straight-line distance: 14.86 mi (23.92 km).

Freeport

#1 Freeport

Town in Maine, United States

Population8,633
Coordinates43.8570200, -70.1031100
Altitude50
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 (-70.103114, 43.857024)
End: Seashore Avenue (-70.181795, 43.65347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.81 L · about $2.92
Round trip
$5.84
1.48 gal · 5.62 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.92 $5.84
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.30 $6.60
Premium $4.86 $3.59 $7.19
Diesel $6.00 $4.44 $8.88

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Freeport and City of Portland. The current time is 02:19:35.

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.