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.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
155.33 mi
06h 39m
Flight
124.19 mi
199.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.19 mi
Kilometers
199.86 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.33 mi
Kilometers
249.98 km
Drive Time
06h 39m

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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 06h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Portland
Tue, Jun 2, 2:02 AM EDT
Return by in Greenbush
Tue, Jun 2, 8:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenbush
2026-06-01T19:22
Arrive City of Portland
Tue, Jun 2, 2:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:40 PM to 2:10 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenbush
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Waterville
ME

City in Maine, United States

From Greenbush
77.6 mi
03h 19m
To City of Portland
77.7 mi
03h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph NW
Destination
City of Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
55°F
This Afternoon
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph S

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. 1

    Start on Lower River Road

    114 m · 22 sec · Lower River Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Main Road

    9.8 mi · 15 min · Main Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    3037 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Center Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · Center Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Stillwater Avenue

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Stillwater Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    943 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    89.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

    46.5 mi · 53 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1A

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Maine State Pier

    668 ft · 29 sec · Maine State Pier

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    57 m · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island

    2.5 mi · 20 min · Portland - Peaks Island

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    65 m · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Welch Street

    1078 ft · 50 sec · Welch Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Oakland Avenue

    594 ft · 26 sec · Oakland Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street

    107 m · 15 sec · Whitehead Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    1046 ft · 46 sec · Seashore Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    3044 ft · 2 min · Seashore Avenue

  19. 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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Stillwater Avenue
92.4 mi · 59%
I 295 South
46.5 mi · 30%
Main Road
9.79 mi · 6%
Portland - Peaks Island
2.58 mi · 2%
US 1A
1.13 mi · 1%
Center Street
0.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 39m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.1 mi
124.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterville
03h 19m from Greenbush
Leave By
10:40 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Waterville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 2.3 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Sidney Town Hall
Meeting point 9.4 mi away

Sidney Town Hall

Sidney , ME
2986 Middle Rd, Sidney, ME 04330
Rating 4.9/5 10 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waterville.

BUS

Augusta, ME

26 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Belfast, Maine

50 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

54 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

58 mi away
167 Main St.

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).

Greenbush

#1 Greenbush

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,519
Coordinates45.0803400, -68.6508600
Altitude34
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: Lower River Road (-68.650836, 45.080316)
End: Seashore Avenue (-70.181795, 43.65347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.48 gal
20.75 L · about $21.62
Round trip
$43.24
10.96 gal · 41.5 L
Estimated CO2
48.7 kg one way
Round trip: 97.4 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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

There is no time difference between Greenbush and City of Portland. The current time is 19:22:38.

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.