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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
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.
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Start on Water Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Water Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
707 ft · 12 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on North Dexter Road
9.4 mi · 14 min · North Dexter Road
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Continue on Crockett Road
128 m · 7 sec · Crockett Road
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Continue on Grove Street
3106 ft · 53 sec · Grove Street
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Turn straight onto Dam Street
89 m · 6 sec · Dam Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
1027 ft · 17 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Spring Street
1 mi · 2 min · Spring Street
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Continue on Corinna Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Corinna Road
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Continue on Dexter Road
5.9 mi · 9 min · Dexter Road
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Continue on Newport Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Newport Road
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Continue on Moosehead Trail
4.7 mi · 7 min · Moosehead Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ox Bow Road
43 m · 3 sec · Ox Bow Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Ox Bow Road
1284 ft · 44 sec · Ox Bow Road
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Take the exit slight right
1648 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight right
53.5 mi · 58 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
46.5 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1A
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Cumberland Avenue
1853 ft · 51 sec · Cumberland Avenue
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Turn left onto Preble Street
555 ft · 19 sec · Preble Street
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Turn left onto Congress Street
48 m · 5 sec · Congress Street
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
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Inn At City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sidney.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Guilford and Portland. Straight-line distance: 113 mi (181.86 km).
#1 Guilford
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 1,468 |
| Coordinates | 45.1689400, -69.3844900 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Portland
The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine.
| Population | 66,803 |
| Coordinates | 43.6573700, -70.2589000 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: Congress Street (-70.259094, 43.657504)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 207 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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