How far is Lebanon, ME from Portland, ME?

The driving distance from Lebanon, ME to Portland, ME is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.8 miles (56 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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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.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.48 mi
00h 55m
Flight
34.78 mi
55.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.78 mi
Kilometers
55.97 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.48 mi
Kilometers
66.75 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portland
Sun, May 31, 3:18 AM EDT
Return by in Lebanon
Sun, May 31, 4:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lebanon
2026-05-31T02:22
Arrive Portland
Sun, May 31, 3:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
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 Lebanon
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
Biddeford
ME

City in York County, Maine

From Lebanon
20.9 mi
00h 27m
To Portland
20.6 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lebanon and Portland.

  1. 1

    Start on Little River Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Little River Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Carl Broggi Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Carl Broggi Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Lebanon Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lebanon Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Oak Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Bridge Street

    694 ft · 14 sec · Bridge Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Shaws Ridge Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Shaws Ridge Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Sanford Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Sanford Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Biddeford Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Biddeford Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Alfred Road

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Alfred Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Alfred Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    735 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North Toll: Portland, Augusta

    1317 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    12.2 mi · 13 min · Maine Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland

    5.2 mi · 7 min

  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 Lebanon 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
12.2 mi · 29%
Alfred Road
8.23 mi · 20%
Downtown Portland
5.2 mi · 13%
Oak Street
3.26 mi · 8%
Sanford Road
2.39 mi · 6%
Biddeford Road
1.84 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

12.2 mi · 00h 13m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
34.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Biddeford
00h 27m from Lebanon
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lebanon and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lebanon to Portland?

The road trip is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Biddeford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Lebanon and 20.6 miles from Portland.

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

The direct path is about 34.8 miles (56 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 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 $5.76 one way or $11.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lebanon and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Biddeford

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

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

RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

1 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

7 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

22 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

23 mi away
696 Sanford Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lebanon and Portland. Straight-line distance: 34.78 mi (55.97 km).

Lebanon

#1 Lebanon

Town in Maine

Population6,435
Coordinates43.3945300, -70.8508900
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Portland

#2 Portland

The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine.

Population66,803
Coordinates43.6573700, -70.2589000
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Little River Road (-70.851518, 43.394741)
End: Congress Street (-70.259094, 43.657504)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.54 L · about $5.76
Round trip
$11.52
2.92 gal · 11.08 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.76 $11.52
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.51 $13.01
Premium $4.86 $7.09 $14.19
Diesel $6.00 $8.76 $17.51

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Lebanon and Portland. The current time is 02:22:38.

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.