How far is Hallowell, ME from City of Portland, ME?

The driving distance from Hallowell, ME to City of Portland, ME is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48 miles (77.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.24 mi
05h 06m
Flight
47.96 mi
77.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.96 mi
Kilometers
77.19 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.24 mi
Kilometers
92.12 km
Drive Time
05h 06m

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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 05h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Portland
Sat, Apr 18, 4:03 PM EDT
Return by in Hallowell
Sat, Apr 18, 9:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hallowell
2026-04-18T10:56
Arrive City of Portland
Sat, Apr 18, 4:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:06 AM to 1:06 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hallowell
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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 Hallowell
28.6 mi
02h 33m
To City of Portland
28.6 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
City of Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
48°F
Saturday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hallowell and City of Portland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hallowell and City of Portland.

  1. 1

    Start on Central Street

    58 m · 9 sec · Central Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Water Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Maine Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Maine Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    5.2 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1832 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    42.7 mi · 48 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1A

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Maine State Pier

    668 ft · 29 sec · Maine State Pier

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    57 m · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island

    2.5 mi · 20 min · Portland - Peaks Island

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    65 m · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Welch Street

    1078 ft · 50 sec · Welch Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Oakland Avenue

    594 ft · 26 sec · Oakland Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street

    107 m · 15 sec · Whitehead Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    1046 ft · 46 sec · Seashore Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    3044 ft · 2 min · Seashore Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Seashore Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hallowell and City of Portland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Avenue
45.6 mi · 80%
Portland - Peaks Island
2.58 mi · 5%
Water Street
1.38 mi · 2%
US 1A
1.13 mi · 2%
Seashore Avenue
0.77 mi · 1%
Welch Street
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

Maine Avenue

Merge slight left

42.7 mi · 00h 48m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
48 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Topsham
02h 33m from Hallowell
Leave By
6:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Hallowell and Mostly Cloudy near City of Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hallowell to City of Portland?

The road trip is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km) and usually takes 05h 06m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Topsham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Hallowell and 28.6 miles from City of Portland.

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

The direct path is about 48 miles (77.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.97 one way or $15.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hallowell and Mostly Cloudy near City of 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 Hallowell and City of Portland. Straight-line distance: 47.96 mi (77.19 km).

Hallowell

#1 Hallowell

City in Maine

Population2,385
Coordinates44.2859000, -69.7908800
Altitude12
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: Central Street (-69.790835, 44.286018)
End: Seashore Avenue (-70.181795, 43.65347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.65 L · about $7.97
Round trip
$15.94
4.04 gal · 15.3 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.97 $15.94
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.00 $18.01
Premium $4.86 $9.81 $19.63
Diesel $6.00 $12.11 $24.23

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hallowell and City of Portland. The current time is 10:56:47.

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.