How far is Greenbush, ME from City of Portland, ME?
The driving distance from Greenbush, ME to City of Portland, ME is about 155.3 miles (250 km), with a travel time of about 06h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.2 miles (199.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
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 06h 39m.
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.
City in Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenbush and City of Portland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenbush and City of Portland.
-
1
Start on Lower River Road
114 m · 22 sec · Lower River Road
-
2
Turn sharp right onto Main Road
9.8 mi · 15 min · Main Road
-
3
Continue on Main Street
3037 ft · 2 min · Main Street
-
4
Continue on Center Street
1.6 km · 3 min · Center Street
-
5
Continue on Stillwater Avenue
2.7 mi · 7 min · Stillwater Avenue
-
6
Take the ramp left
943 ft · 23 sec
-
7
Merge slight left
89.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min
-
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
46.5 mi · 53 min
-
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 1A
1.1 mi · 3 min
-
10
Continue on Maine State Pier
668 ft · 29 sec · Maine State Pier
-
11
Turn slight right
57 m · 14 sec
-
12
Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island
2.5 mi · 20 min · Portland - Peaks Island
-
13
Continue straight
65 m · 16 sec
-
14
Continue on Welch Street
1078 ft · 50 sec · Welch Street
-
15
Turn right onto Oakland Avenue
594 ft · 26 sec · Oakland Avenue
-
16
Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street
107 m · 15 sec · Whitehead Street
-
17
Continue on Seashore Avenue
1046 ft · 46 sec · Seashore Avenue
-
18
Continue on Seashore Avenue
3044 ft · 2 min · Seashore Avenue
-
19
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Seashore Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenbush and City of Portland.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Stillwater Avenue
Merge slight left
89.5 mi · 01h 38m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Greenbush and 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 Greenbush to City of Portland?
The road trip is about 155.3 miles (250 km) and usually takes 06h 39m 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?
Waterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.6 miles from Greenbush and 77.7 miles from City of Portland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.2 miles (199.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 $21.62 one way or $43.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Greenbush and Sunny near City of Portland.
Stop Ideas Near Waterville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Waterville Opera House
Sidney Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waterville.
Augusta, ME
Belfast, Maine
Waldoboro, Maine
Damariscotta, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenbush and City of Portland. Straight-line distance: 124.19 mi (199.86 km).
#1 Greenbush
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,519 |
| Coordinates | 45.0803400, -68.6508600 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| 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: 250 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $21.62 | $43.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $24.42 | $48.85 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $26.62 | $53.24 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $32.86 | $65.73 |
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 · Jun 01, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.