How far is Millinocket, ME from City of Portland, ME?
The driving distance from Millinocket, ME to City of Portland, ME is about 203.7 miles (327.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 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.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 15m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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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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Chance Light Rain
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Millinocket and City of Portland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Millinocket and City of Portland.
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Start on Central Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · Central Street
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Continue on Route 157
2.8 mi · 4 min · Route 157
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Continue on Main Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Continue on Old Main Street
1022 ft · 35 sec · Old Main Street
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Continue on State Route 11
1418 ft · 35 sec · State Route 11
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Continue on Old Main Street
1523 ft · 29 sec · Old Main Street
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Continue on Medway Road
2.2 mi · 4 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
1.1 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 Millinocket 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.
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.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Millinocket and Mostly 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 Millinocket to City of Portland?
The road trip is about 203.7 miles (327.8 km) and usually takes 07h 15m 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?
Palmyra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.7 miles from Millinocket and 102 miles from City of Portland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.4 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 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 $28.36 one way or $56.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Millinocket and Mostly Sunny near City of Portland.
Stop Ideas Near Palmyra
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 Palmyra.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Millinocket and City of Portland. Straight-line distance: 156.29 mi (251.53 km).
#1 Millinocket
City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 4,244 |
| Coordinates | 45.6572700, -68.7097600 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| 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: 328 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
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 | $28.36 | $56.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $32.05 | $64.09 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $34.93 | $69.86 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $43.12 | $86.24 |
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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