How far is Georgetown, ME from Portland, ME?

The driving distance from Georgetown, ME to Portland, ME is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.47 mi
00h 52m
Flight
27.52 mi
44.29 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.52 mi
Kilometers
44.29 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.47 mi
Kilometers
71.56 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portland
Thu, Apr 23, 12:34 AM EDT
Return by in Georgetown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-04-22T23:42
Arrive Portland
Thu, Apr 23, 12:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Georgetown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Topsham
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Georgetown
22.2 mi
00h 26m
To Portland
22.2 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
43°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Georgetown and Portland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown and Portland.

  1. 1

    Start on Five Islands Road

    4.3 mi · 10 min · Five Islands Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Arrowsic Road

    4.7 mi · 11 min · Arrowsic Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    892 ft · 33 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2103 ft · 51 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Leeman Highway

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Leeman Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    2443 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South: Freeport, Portland

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    21.1 mi · 25 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1A

    1.2 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Cumberland Avenue

    1853 ft · 51 sec · Cumberland Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Preble Street

    555 ft · 19 sec · Preble Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Congress Street

    48 m · 5 sec · Congress Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Congress Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Georgetown and 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
22.7 mi · 51%
Leeman Highway
9.16 mi · 21%
Arrowsic Road
4.9 mi · 11%
Five Islands Road
4.28 mi · 10%
Pleasant Street
1.9 mi · 4%
US 1A
0.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

Merge slight left

21.1 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
27.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Topsham
00h 26m from Georgetown
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Georgetown and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Georgetown to Portland?

The road trip is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km) and usually takes 00h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Topsham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Georgetown and 22.2 miles from Portland.

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

The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.19 one way or $12.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Georgetown and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Topsham

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

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

BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

4 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

13 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Bath, Maine

13 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

24 mi away
279 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Portland. Straight-line distance: 27.52 mi (44.29 km).

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#1 Georgetown

Town in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States

Population1,078
Coordinates43.8045300, -69.7467100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Portland

#2 Portland

The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine.

Population66,803
Coordinates43.6573700, -70.2589000
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Five Islands Road (-69.746689, 43.804461)
End: Congress Street (-70.259094, 43.657504)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.94 L · about $6.19
Round trip
$12.39
3.14 gal · 11.88 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.19 $12.39
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.00 $13.99
Premium $4.86 $7.63 $15.25
Diesel $6.00 $9.42 $18.83

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Georgetown and Portland. The current time is 23:42:32.

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.