How far is Madison, ME from City of Portland, ME?
The driving distance from Madison, ME to City of Portland, ME is about 99.4 miles (160 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.8 miles (130 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 30m 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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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 05h 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and City of Portland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and City of Portland.
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Start on Madison Road
1245 ft · 21 sec · Madison Road
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Continue on Old Point Avenue
4 mi · 6 min · Old Point Avenue
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Continue on New Madison Road
1 km · 57 sec · New Madison Road
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Continue on Madison Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Madison Road
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Continue on New Madison Road
2058 ft · 35 sec · New Madison Road
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Continue on Bridge Street
980 ft · 17 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2113 ft · 29 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Waterville Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Waterville Road
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Continue on Norridgewock Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Norridgewock Road
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Continue on Middle Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Middle Road
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Continue on Pung Hill Road
1.1 km · 60 sec · Pung Hill Road
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Continue on Norridgewock Road
1 mi · 2 min · Norridgewock Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp right
1306 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
27 mi · 29 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 Madison 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.
I 295 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
46.5 mi · 00h 53m
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 Madison 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 Madison to City of Portland?
The road trip is about 99.4 miles (160 km) and usually takes 05h 45m 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?
Gardiner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Madison and 49.8 miles from City of Portland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.8 miles (130 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 5:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.85 one way or $27.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Madison and Mostly Clear near City of Portland.
Stop Ideas Near Gardiner
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 Gardiner.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and City of Portland. Straight-line distance: 80.77 mi (129.98 km).
#1 Madison
Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States
| Population | 4,696 |
| Coordinates | 44.7975600, -69.8797800 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| 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: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.85 | $27.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $15.64 | $31.29 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $17.05 | $34.10 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $21.05 | $42.10 |
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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