How far is Medway, ME from Portland, ME?
The driving distance from Medway, ME to Portland, ME is about 189.8 miles (305.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.4 miles (256.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Medway and Portland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medway and Portland.
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Start on Main Road
1726 ft · 1 min · Main Road
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Turn right onto Medway Road
3229 ft · 1 min · Medway Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1268 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
140.9 mi · 2 hr 30 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 Medway and Portland.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Medway Road
Merge slight left
141 mi · 02h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers leaving Medway and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Portland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medway to Portland?
The road trip is about 189.8 miles (305.4 km) and usually takes 02h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pittsfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.8 miles from Medway and 94.9 miles from Portland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.4 miles (256.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.43 one way or $52.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers around Medway and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Portland.
Stop Ideas Near Pittsfield
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 Pittsfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medway and Portland. Straight-line distance: 159.37 mi (256.48 km).
#1 Medway
Human settlement in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 1,312 |
| Coordinates | 45.6089400, -68.5308600 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| 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: 305 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
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 | $26.43 | $52.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $29.86 | $59.72 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $32.55 | $65.10 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $40.18 | $80.36 |
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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