How far is Guilford, ME from Portland, ME?

The driving distance from Guilford, ME to Portland, ME is about 128.4 miles (206.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113 miles (181.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
128.44 mi
02h 11m
Flight
113 mi
181.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113 mi
Kilometers
181.86 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.44 mi
Kilometers
206.71 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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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 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portland
Sun, May 3, 12:40 PM EDT
Return by in Guilford
Sun, May 3, 2:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Guilford
2026-05-03T10:29
Arrive Portland
Sun, May 3, 12:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Guilford
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
Sidney
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Guilford
64.2 mi
01h 05m
To Portland
64.2 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Today

Light Rain

Starts
Sun, May 3 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph N
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Water Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Water Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    707 ft · 12 sec · Bridge Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Dexter Road

    9.4 mi · 14 min · North Dexter Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Crockett Road

    128 m · 7 sec · Crockett Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Grove Street

    3106 ft · 53 sec · Grove Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Dam Street

    89 m · 6 sec · Dam Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Church Street

    1027 ft · 17 sec · Church Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Spring Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Spring Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Corinna Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Corinna Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Dexter Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Dexter Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Newport Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Newport Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Moosehead Trail

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Moosehead Trail

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ox Bow Road

    43 m · 3 sec · Ox Bow Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Ox Bow Road

    1284 ft · 44 sec · Ox Bow Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    53.5 mi · 58 min

  18. 18

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

    46.5 mi · 53 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1A

    1.2 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Cumberland Avenue

    1853 ft · 51 sec · Cumberland Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Preble Street

    555 ft · 19 sec · Preble Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Congress Street

    48 m · 5 sec · Congress Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Congress Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Guilford and Portland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ox Bow Road
54 mi · 42%
I 295 South
46.5 mi · 36%
North Dexter Road
9.43 mi · 7%
Dexter Road
5.85 mi · 5%
Moosehead Trail
4.69 mi · 4%
Newport Road
1.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ox Bow Road

Merge slight right

53.5 mi · 00h 58m

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
02h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
113 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sidney
01h 05m from Guilford
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Guilford and 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 Guilford to Portland?

The road trip is about 128.4 miles (206.7 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Sidney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.2 miles from Guilford and 64.2 miles from Portland.

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

The direct path is about 113 miles (181.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 2:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.87 one way or $35.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Guilford and Chance Rain Showers near Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Sidney

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 Sidney and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 8.9 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
Augusta City Hall
Meeting point 9 mi away

Augusta City Hall

Augusta , ME
16 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8.9 mi away

Inn At City Hall

Augusta , ME
1 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Retirement home

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

8 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

44 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

45 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

47 mi away
279 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Guilford and Portland. Straight-line distance: 113 mi (181.86 km).

Guilford

#1 Guilford

Town in Maine, United States

Population1,468
Coordinates45.1689400, -69.3844900
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Portland

#2 Portland

The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine.

Population66,803
Coordinates43.6573700, -70.2589000
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Water Street (-69.384641, 45.169224)
End: Congress Street (-70.259094, 43.657504)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.53 gal
17.16 L · about $17.87
Round trip
$35.74
9.06 gal · 34.32 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.5 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $17.87 $35.74
Mid-grade $4.46 $20.19 $40.38
Premium $4.86 $22.01 $44.01
Diesel $6.00 $27.17 $54.33

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Guilford and Portland. The current time is 10:29:11.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.