How far is Leeds, ME from City of Portland, ME?

The driving distance from Leeds, ME to City of Portland, ME is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.35 mi
05h 15m
Flight
45.41 mi
73.08 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.41 mi
Kilometers
73.08 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.35 mi
Kilometers
89.07 km
Drive Time
05h 15m

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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 05h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Portland
Tue, May 12, 11:57 PM EDT
Return by in Leeds
Wed, May 13, 5:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leeds
2026-05-12T18:42
Arrive City of Portland
Tue, May 12, 11:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:15 AM to 1:15 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leeds
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
New Gloucester
ME

City in Maine, United States

From Leeds
28.9 mi
02h 37m
To City of Portland
26.5 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
City of Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
42°F
Overnight
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, May 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Leeds and City of Portland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Leeds and City of Portland.

  1. 1

    Start on Church Hill Road

    24 m · 6 sec · Church Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Route 106

    6.2 mi · 11 min · State Route 106

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US Route 202

    630 ft · 8 sec · US Route 202

  4. 4

    Continue on Route 202

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  5. 5

    Continue on US Route 202

    1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202

  6. 6

    Continue on Route 202

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Court Street

    2156 ft · 39 sec · Court Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Minot Avenue

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Minot Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Washington Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Street

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    762 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    2668 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.7 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 16 min · Maine Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 26, ME 100: West Falmouth

    2933 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    46 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Gray Road

    2829 ft · 1 min · Gray Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Auburn Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Auburn Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Allen Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Allen Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Forest Avenue

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Forest Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Marginal Way

    2841 ft · 1 min · Marginal Way

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Franklin Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Maine State Pier

    668 ft · 29 sec · Maine State Pier

  24. 24

    Turn slight right

    57 m · 14 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island

    2.5 mi · 20 min · Portland - Peaks Island

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    65 m · 16 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on Welch Street

    1078 ft · 50 sec · Welch Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Oakland Avenue

    594 ft · 26 sec · Oakland Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street

    107 m · 15 sec · Whitehead Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    1046 ft · 46 sec · Seashore Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    3044 ft · 2 min · Seashore Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Seashore Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leeds and City of 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
32 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
22.3 mi · 40%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 12%
State Route 106
6.18 mi · 11%
Main Street
4.88 mi · 9%
Washington Street
4.73 mi · 9%
Portland - Peaks Island
2.58 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

14.6 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
45.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Gloucester
02h 37m from Leeds
Leave By
6:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Leeds and Mostly Clear near City of Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Leeds to City of Portland?

The road trip is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km) and usually takes 05h 15m 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?

New Gloucester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.9 miles from Leeds and 26.5 miles from City of Portland.

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

The direct path is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 6:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.69 one way or $15.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Leeds and Mostly Clear near City of Portland.

Stop Ideas Near New Gloucester

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

19 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

29 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

35 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
BUS

Bath, Maine

37 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leeds and City of Portland. Straight-line distance: 45.41 mi (73.08 km).

Leeds

#1 Leeds

Town in Maine, United States

Population2,320
Coordinates44.3034000, -70.1195000
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
City of Portland

#2 City of Portland

The twenty-eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area.

Population653,115
Coordinates43.6470800, -70.1682300
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Hill Road (-70.119542, 44.303388)
End: Seashore Avenue (-70.181795, 43.65347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.39 L · about $7.69
Round trip
$15.39
3.9 gal · 14.78 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.69 $15.39
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.69 $17.38
Premium $4.86 $9.47 $18.95
Diesel $6.00 $11.69 $23.39

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Leeds and City of Portland. The current time is 18:42:33.

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.