How far is Lisbon Falls, ME from City of Portland, ME?

The driving distance from Lisbon Falls, ME to City of Portland, ME is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 28m 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
35.54 mi
04h 44m
Flight
24.71 mi
39.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.71 mi
Kilometers
39.77 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.54 mi
Kilometers
57.19 km
Drive Time
04h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Portland
Tue, May 12, 11:26 PM EDT
Return by in Lisbon Falls
Wed, May 13, 4:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lisbon Falls
2026-05-12T18:42
Arrive City of Portland
Tue, May 12, 11:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 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
7:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lisbon Falls
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
Yarmouth
ME

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine

From Lisbon Falls
15.8 mi
02h 22m
To City of Portland
19.8 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
34°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Tue, May 12 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Lisbon Falls and City of Portland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lisbon Street

    17 m · 8 sec · Lisbon Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Canal Street

    1269 ft · 43 sec · Canal Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 9

    112 m · 12 sec · State Route 9

  4. 4

    Continue on Pinkham Brook Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Pinkham Brook Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Wardtown Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Wardtown Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Griffin Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Griffin Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Durham Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Durham Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Mallett Drive

    57 m · 5 sec · Mallett Drive

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 South

    1229 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1A

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Maine State Pier

    668 ft · 29 sec · Maine State Pier

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    57 m · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island

    2.5 mi · 20 min · Portland - Peaks Island

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    65 m · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Welch Street

    1078 ft · 50 sec · Welch Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Oakland Avenue

    594 ft · 26 sec · Oakland Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street

    107 m · 15 sec · Whitehead Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    1046 ft · 46 sec · Seashore Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    3044 ft · 2 min · Seashore Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Seashore Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lisbon Falls 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
16.2 mi · 46%
Pinkham Brook Road
5.09 mi · 14%
Wardtown Road
3.42 mi · 10%
Portland - Peaks Island
2.58 mi · 7%
US 1A
1.13 mi · 3%
Seashore Avenue
0.77 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

Merge slight left

16 mi · 00h 19m

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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
24.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yarmouth
02h 22m from Lisbon Falls
Leave By
7:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost leaving Lisbon Falls 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 Lisbon Falls to City of Portland?

The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?

Yarmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Lisbon Falls and 19.8 miles from City of Portland.

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

The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 7:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.93 one way or $9.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost around Lisbon Falls and Mostly Clear near City of Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Yarmouth

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

9 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

19 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

23 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

32 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lisbon Falls and City of Portland. Straight-line distance: 24.71 mi (39.77 km).

Lisbon Falls

#1 Lisbon Falls

Census-designated place in Androscoggin County, Maine

Population4,100
Coordinates43.9961900, -70.0606100
Altitude34
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: Lisbon Street (-70.06074, 43.996052)
End: Seashore Avenue (-70.181795, 43.65347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.75 L · about $4.93
Round trip
$9.86
2.5 gal · 9.5 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.93 $9.86
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.57 $11.14
Premium $4.86 $6.07 $12.15
Diesel $6.00 $7.50 $14.99

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 Lisbon Falls 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.