How far is Lake Arrowhead, ME from Portland, ME?
The driving distance from Lake Arrowhead, ME to Portland, ME is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Rain Showers Likely then Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Arrowhead and Portland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Arrowhead and Portland.
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Start on Pioneer Circle
64 m · 14 sec · Pioneer Circle
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Turn left onto Crescent Drive
82 m · 16 sec · Crescent Drive
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Turn left onto Old Portland Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Old Portland Road
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Turn left onto New Dam Road
1 mi · 3 min · New Dam Road
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Turn right onto Doles Ridge Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Doles Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Edgecomb Bridge
63 m · 4 sec · Edgecomb Bridge
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Continue on Cape Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Cape Road
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Turn left onto Plains Road
3 mi · 5 min · Plains Road
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Continue on High Street
1488 ft · 30 sec · High Street
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Turn straight onto River Road
50 m · 4 sec · River Road
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Turn right onto Moderation Street
158 m · 11 sec · Moderation Street
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Continue on West Buxton Road
724 ft · 22 sec · West Buxton Road
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Turn left onto River Road
56 m · 4 sec · River Road
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Continue on Parker Farm Road
4.5 mi · 9 min · Parker Farm Road
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Continue on Dow Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Dow Road
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Turn right onto Ossipee Trail
1.7 mi · 3 min · Ossipee Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ossipee Trail East
51 m · 3 sec · Ossipee Trail East
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Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail East
975 ft · 16 sec · Ossipee Trail East
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Continue on State Street
1.6 km · 1 min · State Street
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Continue on Main Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Conant Street
1805 ft · 39 sec · Conant Street
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Continue on William B Clarke Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · William B Clarke Drive
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Turn right onto Stroudwater Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Stroudwater Street
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Continue on Westbrook Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Westbrook Street
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Turn left onto Congress Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Congress Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1395 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
1 km · 57 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 100 South
1367 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left
47 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Forest Avenue
1078 ft · 34 sec · Forest Avenue
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Turn left onto Portland Street
1301 ft · 36 sec · Portland Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Preble Street
720 ft · 29 sec · Preble Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Congress Street
48 m · 5 sec · Congress Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Congress Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Arrowhead and Portland.
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.
Parker Farm Road
Continue on Parker Farm Road
4.55 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Lake Arrowhead 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 Lake Arrowhead to Portland?
The road trip is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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 14.9 miles from Lake Arrowhead and 15.7 miles from Portland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.57 one way or $9.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lake Arrowhead and Rain Showers Likely then Light Rain Likely near Portland.
Stop Ideas Near Standish
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 Standish.
Portland Transportation Center
Saco Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Freeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Arrowhead and Portland. Straight-line distance: 23.79 mi (38.29 km).
#1 Lake Arrowhead
Lake Arrowhead is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.6636900, -70.7347800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Portland
The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine.
| Population | 66,803 |
| Coordinates | 43.6573700, -70.2589000 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: Congress Street (-70.259094, 43.657504)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.23 | $4.57 | $9.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $5.18 | $10.37 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $5.70 | $11.41 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $6.90 | $13.81 |
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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