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

The driving distance from Hiram, ME to City of Portland, ME is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 09m 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
43.73 mi
05h 04m
Flight
35.51 mi
57.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.51 mi
Kilometers
57.14 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.73 mi
Kilometers
70.38 km
Drive Time
05h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Portland
Thu, Apr 23, 4:14 AM EDT
Return by in Hiram
Thu, Apr 23, 9:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hiram
2026-04-22T23:09
Arrive City of Portland
Thu, Apr 23, 4:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:05 AM to 1:05 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
6:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hiram
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
Standish
ME

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

From Hiram
20.6 mi
02h 32m
To City of Portland
23.2 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
City of Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
43°F
Wednesday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    19 m · 29 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    35 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pequawket Trail

    16.7 mi · 29 min · Pequawket Trail

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ossipee Trail West

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Ossipee Trail West

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ossipee Trail East

    51 m · 3 sec · Ossipee Trail East

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail East

    975 ft · 16 sec · Ossipee Trail East

  7. 7

    Continue on State Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · State Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Conant Street

    1805 ft · 39 sec · Conant Street

  10. 10

    Continue on William B Clarke Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · William B Clarke Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Stroudwater Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Stroudwater Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Westbrook Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Westbrook Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Congress Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Congress Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1A

    1094 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on US 1A

    1.2 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Maine State Pier

    668 ft · 29 sec · Maine State Pier

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    57 m · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island

    2.5 mi · 20 min · Portland - Peaks Island

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    65 m · 16 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Welch Street

    1078 ft · 50 sec · Welch Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Oakland Avenue

    594 ft · 26 sec · Oakland Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street

    107 m · 15 sec · Whitehead Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    1046 ft · 46 sec · Seashore Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    3044 ft · 2 min · Seashore Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Seashore Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hiram 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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pequawket Trail
16.7 mi · 38%
Ossipee Trail West
7.83 mi · 18%
Main Street
3.28 mi · 7%
Congress Street
2.96 mi · 7%
Portland - Peaks Island
2.58 mi · 6%
Stroudwater Street
1.73 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pequawket Trail

Turn left onto Pequawket Trail

16.7 mi · 00h 29m

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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
35.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Standish
02h 32m from Hiram
Leave By
6:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers leaving Hiram 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 Hiram to City of Portland?

The road trip is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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?

Standish is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Hiram and 23.2 miles from City of Portland.

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

The direct path is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 6:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.08 one way or $12.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Standish

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

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

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

23 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

28 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

28 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Freeport

38 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hiram and City of Portland. Straight-line distance: 35.51 mi (57.14 km).

Hiram

#1 Hiram

Human settlement in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America

Population1,659
Coordinates43.8786800, -70.8034000
Altitude110
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: Main Street (-70.803548, 43.878699)
End: Seashore Avenue (-70.181795, 43.65347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.54 gal
5.84 L · about $6.08
Round trip
$12.15
3.08 gal · 11.68 L
Estimated CO2
13.7 kg one way
Round trip: 27.4 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.08 $12.15
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.86 $13.73
Premium $4.86 $7.48 $14.96
Diesel $6.00 $9.24 $18.47

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 Hiram and City of Portland. The current time is 23:09:25.

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.