How far is Ireland Corner, ME from Portland, ME?

The driving distance from Ireland Corner, ME to Portland, ME is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.47 mi
00h 27m
Flight
12.17 mi
19.58 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.17 mi
Kilometers
19.58 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.47 mi
Kilometers
21.68 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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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 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portland
Fri, Nov 6, 3:17 PM EST
Return by in Ireland Corner
Fri, Nov 6, 3:44 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ireland Corner
2026-11-06T14:49
Arrive Portland
Fri, Nov 6, 3:17 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ireland Corner
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Westbrook
ME

City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

From Ireland Corner
6.9 mi
00h 13m
To Portland
6.6 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
62°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely then Light Rain Likely

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ireland Corner and Portland.

  1. 1

    Start on Falmouth Road

    14 m · 8 sec · Falmouth Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Nash Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Nash Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Roosevelt Trail

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Roosevelt Trail

  4. 4

    Continue on Bridgton Road

    3.8 mi · 8 min · Bridgton Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Forest Avenue

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Forest Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Portland Street

    1301 ft · 36 sec · Portland Street

  7. 7

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

    720 ft · 29 sec · Preble Street

  8. 8

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

    48 m · 5 sec · Congress Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Congress Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ireland Corner 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
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Forest Avenue
4.57 mi · 34%
Bridgton Road
3.81 mi · 28%
Roosevelt Trail
3.18 mi · 24%
Nash Road
1.87 mi · 14%
Portland Street
0.25 mi · 2%
Preble Street
0.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Forest Avenue

Continue on Forest Avenue

4.57 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
12.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westbrook
00h 13m from Ireland Corner
Leave By
7:34 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Ireland Corner and Rain Showers Likely then Light Rain Likely near Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ireland Corner to Portland?

The road trip is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Westbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.9 miles from Ireland Corner and 6.6 miles from Portland.

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

The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.03 one way or $4.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Ireland Corner and Rain Showers Likely then Light Rain Likely near Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Westbrook

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

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

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

7 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

18 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

21 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Freeport

29 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ireland Corner and Portland. Straight-line distance: 12.17 mi (19.58 km).

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#1 Ireland Corner

Ireland Corner is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.8117400, -70.3761600
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Portland

#2 Portland

The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine.

Population66,803
Coordinates43.6573700, -70.2589000
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Falmouth Road (-70.37617, 43.811734)
End: Congress Street (-70.259094, 43.657504)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.48 gal
1.8 L · about $2.03
Round trip
$4.06
0.96 gal · 3.6 L
Estimated CO2
4.3 kg one way
Round trip: 8.5 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.23 $2.03 $4.06
Mid-grade $4.80 $2.30 $4.61
Premium $5.28 $2.53 $5.07
Diesel $6.39 $3.07 $6.14

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Ireland Corner and Portland. The current time is 14:49:37.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.