How far is Long Island, ME from City of Portland, ME?

The driving distance from Long Island, ME to City of Portland, ME is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km), with a travel time of about 08h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2.5 miles (4.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.28 mi
08h 45m
Flight
2.57 mi
4.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2.57 mi
Kilometers
4.14 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.28 mi
Kilometers
16.54 km
Drive Time
08h 45m

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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 08h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Portland
Sun, Apr 26, 10:29 PM EDT
Return by in Long Island
Mon, Apr 27, 7:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Long Island
2026-04-26T13:44
Arrive City of Portland
Sun, Apr 26, 10:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
08h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:46 PM to 4:16 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Long Island
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
South Portland
ME

City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA

From Long Island
5 mi
04h 22m
To City of Portland
5.3 mi
04h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
City of Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
49°F
Sunday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Parson Lane

    14 m · 5 sec · Parson Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Island Avenue

    2131 ft · 2 min · Island Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ponce Landing

    105 m · 15 sec · Ponce Landing

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Diamond Cove - Long Island

    2.8 mi · 28 min · Diamond Cove - Long Island

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Little Diamond - Great Diamond

    1.4 km · 7 min · Little Diamond - Great Diamond

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Portland - Little Diamond

    2.1 mi · 15 min · Portland - Little Diamond

  7. 7

    Turn sharp left onto Portland - Peaks Island

    2.5 mi · 20 min · Portland - Peaks Island

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    65 m · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Welch Street

    1078 ft · 50 sec · Welch Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Oakland Avenue

    594 ft · 26 sec · Oakland Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street

    107 m · 15 sec · Whitehead Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    1046 ft · 46 sec · Seashore Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    3044 ft · 2 min · Seashore Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Seashore Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Island 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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
135.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Diamond Cove - Long Island
2.81 mi · 27%
Portland - Peaks Island
2.58 mi · 25%
Portland - Little Diamond
2.06 mi · 20%
Little Diamond - Great Diamond
0.85 mi · 8%
Seashore Avenue
0.77 mi · 8%
Island Avenue
0.4 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Diamond Cove - Long Island

Turn slight left onto Diamond Cove - Long Island

2.81 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
08h 45m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
2.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Portland
04h 22m from Long Island
Leave By
6:28 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Long Island and Partly 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 Long Island to City of Portland?

The road trip is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km) and usually takes 08h 45m 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?

South Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Long Island and 5.3 miles from City of Portland.

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

The direct path is about 2.5 miles (4.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 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 $1.42 one way or $2.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Long Island and Partly Sunny near City of Portland.

Stop Ideas Near South Portland

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

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

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

4 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

18 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

23 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Freeport

26 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Long Island and City of Portland. Straight-line distance: 2.57 mi (4.14 km).

Long Island

#1 Long Island

Town in Maine, United States

Population239
Coordinates43.6842500, -70.1711600
Altitude18
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: Parson Lane (-70.171188, 43.684188)
End: Seashore Avenue (-70.181795, 43.65347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.36 gal
1.37 L · about $1.42
Round trip
$2.84
0.72 gal · 2.74 L
Estimated CO2
3.2 kg one way
Round trip: 6.4 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.42 $2.84
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.60 $3.21
Premium $4.86 $1.75 $3.50
Diesel $6.00 $2.16 $4.32

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Long Island and City of Portland. The current time is 13:44:26.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.