How far is Mount Vernon, ME from City of Portland, ME?

The driving distance from Mount Vernon, ME to City of Portland, ME is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
79.59 mi
05h 30m
Flight
59.69 mi
96.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.69 mi
Kilometers
96.06 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.59 mi
Kilometers
128.08 km
Drive Time
05h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Portland
Tue, May 26, 3:18 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Vernon
Tue, May 26, 8:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Vernon
2026-05-25T21:47
Arrive City of Portland
Tue, May 26, 3:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:31 AM to 1:31 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Vernon
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Auburn
ME

City in Maine, USA

From Mount Vernon
37.4 mi
02h 45m
To City of Portland
42.2 mi
02h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Memorial Day

Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
City of Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Memorial Day
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Vernon and City of Portland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and City of Portland.

  1. 1

    Start on Pond Road

    42 m · 3 sec · Pond Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Pond Road

    6 mi · 11 min · Pond Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Chimney Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Chimney Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Winthrop Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Winthrop Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Readfield Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Readfield Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Route 133

    1.4 km · 1 min · Route 133

  8. 8

    Continue on Lake Street

    1517 ft · 26 sec · Lake Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Route 133

    2717 ft · 46 sec · Route 133

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto US 202

    6.6 mi · 7 min · US 202

  11. 11

    Continue on US Route 202

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202

  12. 12

    Continue on Route 202

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  13. 13

    Continue on US Route 202

    1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202

  14. 14

    Continue on Route 202

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Court Street

    2156 ft · 39 sec · Court Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Minot Avenue

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Minot Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Washington Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Street

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    762 ft · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    2668 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.7 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 16 min · Maine Turnpike

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 26, ME 100: West Falmouth

    2933 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    46 m · 4 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Gray Road

    2829 ft · 1 min · Gray Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Auburn Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Auburn Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Allen Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Allen Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Forest Avenue

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Forest Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Marginal Way

    2841 ft · 1 min · Marginal Way

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Franklin Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Maine State Pier

    668 ft · 29 sec · Maine State Pier

  32. 32

    Turn slight right

    57 m · 14 sec

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island

    2.5 mi · 20 min · Portland - Peaks Island

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    65 m · 16 sec

  35. 35

    Continue on Welch Street

    1078 ft · 50 sec · Welch Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Oakland Avenue

    594 ft · 26 sec · Oakland Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street

    107 m · 15 sec · Whitehead Street

  38. 38

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    1046 ft · 46 sec · Seashore Avenue

  39. 39

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    3044 ft · 2 min · Seashore Avenue

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Seashore Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Vernon 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
40 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
22.3 mi · 28%
Main Street
6.98 mi · 9%
US 202
6.58 mi · 8%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 8%
Pond Road
6.05 mi · 8%
Washington Street
4.73 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

14.6 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
59.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
02h 45m from Mount Vernon
Leave By
5:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Mount Vernon and Rain Showers near City of Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Vernon to City of Portland?

The road trip is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km) and usually takes 05h 30m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.4 miles from Mount Vernon and 42.2 miles from City of Portland.

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

The direct path is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 5:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.09 one way or $22.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Mount Vernon and Rain Showers near City of Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

29 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

32 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

39 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Augusta, ME

45 mi away
9 Industrial Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and City of Portland. Straight-line distance: 59.69 mi (96.06 km).

Mount Vernon

#1 Mount Vernon

Town in Kennebec County, Maine

Population1,706
Coordinates44.5011800, -69.9875600
Altitude108
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: Pond Road (-69.987695, 44.501159)
End: Seashore Avenue (-70.181795, 43.65347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.63 L · about $11.09
Round trip
$22.17
5.62 gal · 21.26 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.09 $22.17
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.52 $25.05
Premium $4.86 $13.65 $27.30
Diesel $6.00 $16.85 $33.70

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Vernon and City of Portland. The current time is 21:47:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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