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

The driving distance from Harrison, ME to City of Portland, ME is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.14 mi
05h 13m
Flight
40.89 mi
65.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.89 mi
Kilometers
65.81 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.14 mi
Kilometers
72.65 km
Drive Time
05h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Portland
Thu, Apr 23, 10:35 AM EDT
Return by in Harrison
Thu, Apr 23, 3:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrison
2026-04-23T05:21
Arrive City of Portland
Thu, Apr 23, 10:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:14 AM to 1:14 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
6:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harrison
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
Raymond
ME

Town in Maine

From Harrison
23.5 mi
02h 36m
To City of Portland
21.6 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
City of Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
48°F
Thursday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mill Street

    40 m · 10 sec · Mill Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1684 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Bridgton Road

    1665 ft · 28 sec · Bridgton Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Harrison Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Harrison Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Portland Road

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Portland Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Roosevelt Trail

    20.5 mi · 30 min · Roosevelt Trail

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Roosevelt Trail

    86 m · 10 sec · Roosevelt Trail

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Roosevelt Trail

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Trail

  9. 9

    Continue on Bridgton Road

    3.8 mi · 8 min · Bridgton Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Forest Avenue

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Forest Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Marginal Way

    2841 ft · 1 min · Marginal Way

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Franklin Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Maine State Pier

    668 ft · 29 sec · Maine State Pier

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    57 m · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island

    2.5 mi · 20 min · Portland - Peaks Island

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    65 m · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Welch Street

    1078 ft · 50 sec · Welch Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Oakland Avenue

    594 ft · 26 sec · Oakland Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street

    107 m · 15 sec · Whitehead Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    1046 ft · 46 sec · Seashore Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    3044 ft · 2 min · Seashore Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Seashore Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrison 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roosevelt Trail
24.7 mi · 55%
Forest Avenue
4.37 mi · 10%
Portland Road
4.34 mi · 10%
Bridgton Road
4.12 mi · 9%
Harrison Road
4.09 mi · 9%
Portland - Peaks Island
2.58 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Roosevelt Trail

Continue on Roosevelt Trail

20.5 mi · 00h 30m

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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
40.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raymond
02h 36m from Harrison
Leave By
6:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Harrison and Slight Chance Rain Showers near City of Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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?

Raymond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Harrison and 21.6 miles from City of Portland.

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

The direct path is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 6:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.27 one way or $12.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Harrison and Slight Chance Rain Showers near City of Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Raymond

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Raymond, 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 Raymond.

RAIL

Freeport

30 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

31 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

43 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

44 mi away
11 First Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrison and City of Portland. Straight-line distance: 40.89 mi (65.81 km).

Harrison

#1 Harrison

Town in Maine, United States

Population2,819
Coordinates44.1103500, -70.6792300
Altitude88
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: Mill Street (-70.67904, 44.110314)
End: Seashore Avenue (-70.181795, 43.65347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6.03 L · about $6.27
Round trip
$12.55
3.18 gal · 12.06 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.27 $12.55
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.09 $14.17
Premium $4.86 $7.72 $15.45
Diesel $6.00 $9.54 $19.07

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrison and City of Portland. The current time is 05:21:24.

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.