How far is Kittery, ME from City of Portland, ME?
The driving distance from Kittery, ME to City of Portland, ME is about 54.1 miles (87 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48 miles (77.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 57m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 58m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kittery and City of Portland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kittery and City of Portland.
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Start on Whipple Road
27 m · 3 sec · Whipple Road
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Continue on Shapleigh Road
2189 ft · 1 min · Shapleigh Road
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Continue on Rogers Road
2687 ft · 2 min · Rogers Road
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Continue on Rogers Road
724 ft · 26 sec · Rogers Road
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Turn slight right onto State Road
153 m · 17 sec · State Road
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Continue on Route 1
678 ft · 20 sec · Route 1
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Take the ramp slight left
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
41.4 mi · 44 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Casco Bay Bridge, Portland, Waterfront
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
556 ft · 9 sec · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Bridge
1953 ft · 35 sec · Veterans Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Fore River Parkway
848 ft · 17 sec · Fore River Parkway
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Continue on West Commercial Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Commercial Street
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Turn right onto Maine State Pier
668 ft · 29 sec · Maine State Pier
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Turn slight right
57 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island
2.5 mi · 20 min · Portland - Peaks Island
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Continue straight
65 m · 16 sec
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Continue on Welch Street
1078 ft · 50 sec · Welch Street
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Turn right onto Oakland Avenue
594 ft · 26 sec · Oakland Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street
107 m · 15 sec · Whitehead Street
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Continue on Seashore Avenue
1046 ft · 46 sec · Seashore Avenue
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Continue on Seashore Avenue
3044 ft · 2 min · Seashore Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Seashore Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kittery and City of Portland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
41.4 mi · 00h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kittery and Mostly Sunny near City of Portland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kittery to City of Portland?
The road trip is about 54.1 miles (87 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?
Kennebunk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Kittery and 27.4 miles from City of Portland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48 miles (77.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.53 one way or $15.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kittery and Mostly Sunny near City of Portland.
Stop Ideas Near Kennebunk
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kennebunk.
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Saco Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Dover Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kittery and City of Portland. Straight-line distance: 48.01 mi (77.27 km).
#1 Kittery
Town in Maine
| Population | 9,876 |
| Coordinates | 43.0881400, -70.7361600 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Portland
The twenty-eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area.
| Population | 653,115 |
| Coordinates | 43.6470800, -70.1682300 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Seashore Avenue (-70.181795, 43.65347)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $7.53 | $15.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.51 | $17.03 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.28 | $18.56 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.45 | $22.91 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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