How far is Lincoln, ME from City of Portland, ME?
The driving distance from Lincoln, ME to City of Portland, ME is about 181.4 miles (292 km), with a travel time of about 06h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.1 miles (231.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 06h 54m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Waldo County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lincoln and City of Portland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln and City of Portland.
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Start on West Broadway
36 m · 10 sec · West Broadway
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Continue on West Broadway
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Broadway
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Turn right onto River Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · River Road
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Continue on Access Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Access Road
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Continue on Penobscot Valley Avenue
854 ft · 24 sec · Penobscot Valley Avenue
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Take the ramp sharp left
1827 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
123.8 mi · 2 hr 13 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
46.5 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1A
1.1 mi · 3 min
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Continue on 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 Lincoln and City of Portland.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Penobscot Valley Avenue
Merge slight left
124 mi · 02h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Light Rain leaving Lincoln and Rain Showers near City of Portland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lincoln to City of Portland?
The road trip is about 181.4 miles (292 km) and usually takes 06h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Burnham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.6 miles from Lincoln and 90.8 miles from City of Portland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.1 miles (231.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.25 one way or $50.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Lincoln and Rain Showers near City of Portland.
Stop Ideas Near Burnham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burnham.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and City of Portland. Straight-line distance: 144.08 mi (231.88 km).
#1 Lincoln
Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States
| Population | 4,882 |
| Coordinates | 45.3622800, -68.5050200 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| 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: 292 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $25.25 | $50.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $28.52 | $57.05 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $31.09 | $62.18 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $38.38 | $76.76 |
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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