How far is Hiram, ME from Portland, ME?

The driving distance from Hiram, ME to Portland, ME is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.39 mi
00h 56m
Flight
31.17 mi
50.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.17 mi
Kilometers
50.17 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.39 mi
Kilometers
63.4 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portland
Fri, May 1, 9:15 PM EDT
Return by in Hiram
Fri, May 1, 10:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hiram
2026-05-01T20:18
Arrive Portland
Fri, May 1, 9:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hiram
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
Standish
ME

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

From Hiram
18.3 mi
00h 28m
To Portland
21.1 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
51°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hiram and 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 km · 57 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 100 South

    1367 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    47 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Forest Avenue

    1078 ft · 34 sec · Forest Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Portland Street

    1301 ft · 36 sec · Portland Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Preble Street

    720 ft · 29 sec · Preble Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Congress Street

    48 m · 5 sec · Congress Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Congress Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hiram and 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
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pequawket Trail
16.7 mi · 42%
Ossipee Trail West
7.83 mi · 20%
Main Street
3.28 mi · 8%
Congress Street
2.46 mi · 6%
Stroudwater Street
1.73 mi · 4%
Westbrook Street
1.25 mi · 3%
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 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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
31.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Standish
00h 28m from Hiram
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Hiram and Slight 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 Hiram to Portland?

The road trip is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Standish is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Hiram and 21.1 miles from Portland.

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

The direct path is about 31.2 miles (50.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hiram and Slight Chance Rain Showers near 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 Portland. Straight-line distance: 31.17 mi (50.17 km).

Hiram

#1 Hiram

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

Population1,659
Coordinates43.8786800, -70.8034000
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Portland

#2 Portland

The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine.

Population66,803
Coordinates43.6573700, -70.2589000
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-70.803548, 43.878699)
End: Congress Street (-70.259094, 43.657504)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.26 L · about $5.48
Round trip
$10.97
2.78 gal · 10.52 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.48 $10.97
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.20 $12.39
Premium $4.86 $6.75 $13.51
Diesel $6.00 $8.34 $16.67

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Hiram and Portland. The current time is 20:18:45.

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.