How far is Madawaska, ME from Portland, ME?
The driving distance from Madawaska, ME to Portland, ME is about 306 miles (492.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 249.7 miles (401.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 49m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 54m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madawaska and Portland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madawaska and Portland.
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Start on Noyes Road
1224 ft · 28 sec · Noyes Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Access Highway
2.6 mi · 5 min · Access Highway
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Continue on Presque Isle Road
1130 ft · 28 sec · Presque Isle Road
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Take the ramp straight
72 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Presque Isle Road
6.5 mi · 10 min · Presque Isle Road
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Continue on Caribou Road
5.1 mi · 7 min · Caribou Road
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Continue on Main Street
1607 ft · 48 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Connector Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Connector Road
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Continue on State Road
1078 ft · 18 sec · State Road
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Continue on Parsons Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Parsons Street
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Turn left onto State Street
1051 ft · 22 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Houlton Road
10.3 mi · 14 min · Houlton Road
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Continue on Presque Isle Road
2 mi · 3 min · Presque Isle Road
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Continue on Benjamin Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Benjamin Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
2412 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Military Road
1649 ft · 40 sec · Military Road
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Continue on Route 1
2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 1
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Continue on Main Road
6.7 mi · 11 min · Main Road
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Continue on Route 1
6.4 mi · 10 min · Route 1
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Continue on US Highway 1
1.1 km · 55 sec · US Highway 1
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Continue on North Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · North Road
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Continue on North Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · North Street
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Take the exit right
1588 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
198.2 mi · 3 hr 27 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
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Cumberland Avenue
1853 ft · 51 sec · Cumberland Avenue
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Turn left onto Preble Street
555 ft · 19 sec · Preble Street
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Turn left onto Congress Street
48 m · 5 sec · Congress Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Congress Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Madawaska and Portland.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
North Street
Merge slight left
198 mi · 03h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Madawaska and Mostly Sunny near Portland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madawaska to Portland?
The road trip is about 306 miles (492.5 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?
Greenbush is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.6 miles from Madawaska and 154.4 miles from Portland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 249.7 miles (401.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.3 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.26 one way or $94.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Madawaska and Mostly Sunny near Portland.
Stop Ideas Near Greenbush
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenbush.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madawaska and Portland. Straight-line distance: 249.65 mi (401.78 km).
#1 Madawaska
Madawaska is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 46.8842100, -67.9472500 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Portland
The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine.
| Population | 66,803 |
| Coordinates | 43.6573700, -70.2589000 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: Congress Street (-70.259094, 43.657504)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 492 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 49m |
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 | $4.38 | $47.26 | $94.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $53.19 | $106.38 |
| Premium | $5.41 | $58.43 | $116.86 |
| Diesel | $6.44 | $69.50 | $139.00 |
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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