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

The driving distance from Limington, ME to City of Portland, ME is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 42m 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
32.81 mi
04h 51m
Flight
27.74 mi
44.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.74 mi
Kilometers
44.64 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.81 mi
Kilometers
52.81 km
Drive Time
04h 51m

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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 04h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Portland
Sun, Apr 19, 6:10 AM EDT
Return by in Limington
Sun, Apr 19, 11:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Limington
2026-04-19T01:19
Arrive City of Portland
Sun, Apr 19, 6:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 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
7:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Limington
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
Gorham
ME

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

From Limington
15.7 mi
02h 25m
To City of Portland
17.1 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
City of Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
48°F
Sunday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sokokis Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Sokokis Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ossipee Trail

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Ossipee Trail

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ossipee Trail West

    36 m · 2 sec · Ossipee Trail West

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail West

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Ossipee Trail West

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ossipee Trail East

    51 m · 3 sec · Ossipee Trail East

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail East

    975 ft · 16 sec · Ossipee Trail East

  7. 7

    Continue on State Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · State Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Conant Street

    1805 ft · 39 sec · Conant Street

  10. 10

    Continue on William B Clarke Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · William B Clarke Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Stroudwater Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Stroudwater Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Westbrook Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Westbrook Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Congress Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Congress Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1A

    1094 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on US 1A

    1.2 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Maine State Pier

    668 ft · 29 sec · Maine State Pier

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    57 m · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island

    2.5 mi · 20 min · Portland - Peaks Island

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    65 m · 16 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Welch Street

    1078 ft · 50 sec · Welch Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Oakland Avenue

    594 ft · 26 sec · Oakland Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street

    107 m · 15 sec · Whitehead Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    1046 ft · 46 sec · Seashore Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    3044 ft · 2 min · Seashore Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Seashore Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Limington 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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ossipee Trail West
9.93 mi · 30%
Main Street
3.24 mi · 10%
Congress Street
2.96 mi · 9%
Ossipee Trail
2.9 mi · 9%
Portland - Peaks Island
2.58 mi · 8%
Sokokis Avenue
2 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Ossipee Trail West

Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail West

9.91 mi · 00h 15m

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
04h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
27.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gorham
02h 25m from Limington
Leave By
7:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Limington and Rain Showers Likely near City of Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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?

Gorham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Limington and 17.1 miles from City of Portland.

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

The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.58 one way or $9.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Limington and Rain Showers Likely near City of Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Gorham

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

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

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

13 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

19 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

20 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Freeport

34 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Limington and City of Portland. Straight-line distance: 27.74 mi (44.64 km).

Limington

#1 Limington

Town in Maine

Population3,961
Coordinates43.7317400, -70.7108900
Altitude147
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: Sokokis Avenue (-70.710821, 43.731466)
End: Seashore Avenue (-70.181795, 43.65347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.38 L · about $4.58
Round trip
$9.15
2.32 gal · 8.76 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.58 $9.15
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.17 $10.34
Premium $4.86 $5.64 $11.27
Diesel $6.00 $6.96 $13.91

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Limington and City of Portland. The current time is 01:19:24.

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.