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

The driving distance from Lincolnville, ME to City of Portland, ME is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 44m 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
90.93 mi
05h 52m
Flight
72.42 mi
116.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.42 mi
Kilometers
116.55 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.93 mi
Kilometers
146.34 km
Drive Time
05h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Portland
Tue, Jun 2, 11:09 PM EDT
Return by in Lincolnville
Wed, Jun 3, 5:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincolnville
2026-06-02T17:16
Arrive City of Portland
Tue, Jun 2, 11:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:52 AM to 1:52 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
5:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lincolnville
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
Wiscasset
ME

Town in Lincoln County, Maine, United States

From Lincolnville
45.4 mi
02h 56m
To City of Portland
45.5 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
City of Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
65°F
Tuesday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Beach Road

    2 m · 2 sec · Beach Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Atlantic Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Atlantic Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Belfast Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Belfast Road

  4. 4

    Continue on High Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · High Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    844 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Elm Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Elm Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Commercial Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Commercial Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Street

    4.1 mi · 7 min · West Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Farwell Drive

    1745 ft · 27 sec · Farwell Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Camden Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Camden Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Atlantic Highway

    9.1 mi · 13 min · Atlantic Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Route 1

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Route 1

  13. 13

    Continue on Route 1

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Route 1

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Bath Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Bath Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Route 1

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Route 1

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Leeman Highway

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Leeman Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    2443 ft · 42 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South: Freeport, Portland

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    21.1 mi · 25 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1A

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Continue on Maine State Pier

    668 ft · 29 sec · Maine State Pier

  25. 25

    Turn slight right

    57 m · 14 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island

    2.5 mi · 20 min · Portland - Peaks Island

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    65 m · 16 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on Welch Street

    1078 ft · 50 sec · Welch Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Oakland Avenue

    594 ft · 26 sec · Oakland Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street

    107 m · 15 sec · Whitehead Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    1046 ft · 46 sec · Seashore Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    3044 ft · 2 min · Seashore Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Seashore Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincolnville 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
33 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
22.7 mi · 25%
Route 1
19 mi · 21%
Atlantic Highway
11.5 mi · 13%
Leeman Highway
9.16 mi · 10%
Camden Road
6.34 mi · 7%
West Street
4.12 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

Merge slight left

21.1 mi · 00h 25m

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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
72.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wiscasset
02h 56m from Lincolnville
Leave By
5:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers leaving Lincolnville and Mostly Sunny near City of Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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?

Wiscasset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from Lincolnville and 45.5 miles from City of Portland.

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

The direct path is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 5:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.66 one way or $25.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers around Lincolnville and Mostly Sunny near City of Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Wiscasset

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

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

BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

2 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

11 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Bath, Maine

16 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

24 mi away
101 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lincolnville and City of Portland. Straight-line distance: 72.42 mi (116.55 km).

Lincolnville

#1 Lincolnville

City in Marion County, Kansas, United States of America

Population2,252
Coordinates44.2811900, -69.0086500
Altitude6
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: US 1 (-69.008625, 44.281184)
End: Seashore Avenue (-70.181795, 43.65347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.21 gal
12.15 L · about $12.66
Round trip
$25.33
6.42 gal · 24.3 L
Estimated CO2
28.5 kg one way
Round trip: 57.1 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.66 $25.33
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.31 $28.61
Premium $4.86 $15.59 $31.19
Diesel $6.00 $19.25 $38.50

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Lincolnville and City of Portland. The current time is 17:16:55.

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.