How far is New Gloucester, ME from City of Portland, ME?

The driving distance from New Gloucester, ME to City of Portland, ME is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 37m 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
33.82 mi
04h 48m
Flight
22.55 mi
36.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.55 mi
Kilometers
36.29 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.82 mi
Kilometers
54.42 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Portland
Tue, May 5, 7:08 AM EDT
Return by in New Gloucester
Tue, May 5, 11:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Gloucester
2026-05-05T02:19
Arrive City of Portland
Tue, May 5, 7:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 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
7:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Gloucester
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
Cumberland Center
ME

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine

From New Gloucester
14.9 mi
02h 24m
To City of Portland
18.9 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
City of Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
60°F
Tuesday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Gloucester and City of Portland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Gloucester and City of Portland.

  1. 1

    Start on Gloucester Hill Road

    133 m · 21 sec · Gloucester Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Church Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · Church Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lewiston Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Lewiston Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1431 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    94 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Gray Road

    2215 ft · 1 min · West Gray Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit left

    2049 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    10.4 mi · 11 min · Maine Turnpike

  9. 9

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

    2933 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    46 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Gray Road

    2829 ft · 1 min · Gray Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Auburn Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Auburn Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Allen Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Allen Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Forest Avenue

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Forest Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Marginal Way

    2841 ft · 1 min · Marginal Way

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Franklin Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Maine State Pier

    668 ft · 29 sec · Maine State Pier

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    57 m · 14 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island

    2.5 mi · 20 min · Portland - Peaks Island

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    65 m · 16 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Welch Street

    1078 ft · 50 sec · Welch Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Oakland Avenue

    594 ft · 26 sec · Oakland Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street

    107 m · 15 sec · Whitehead Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    1046 ft · 46 sec · Seashore Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    3044 ft · 2 min · Seashore Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Seashore Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Gloucester 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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
10.4 mi · 31%
Lewiston Road
5.92 mi · 18%
Portland - Peaks Island
2.58 mi · 8%
Forest Avenue
2.42 mi · 7%
Auburn Street
1.76 mi · 5%
Church Road
0.98 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

10.4 mi · 00h 11m

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
04h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
22.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cumberland Center
02h 24m from New Gloucester
Leave By
7:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Gloucester 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 New Gloucester to City of Portland?

The road trip is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?

Cumberland Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from New Gloucester and 18.9 miles from City of Portland.

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

The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 7:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.69 one way or $9.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Gloucester and Mostly Sunny near City of Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Cumberland Center

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

14 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

16 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

29 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

33 mi away
11 First Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Gloucester and City of Portland. Straight-line distance: 22.55 mi (36.29 km).

New Gloucester

#1 New Gloucester

City in Maine, United States

Population5,880
Coordinates43.9628500, -70.2825500
Altitude102
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: Gloucester Hill Road (-70.281965, 43.962576)
End: Seashore Avenue (-70.181795, 43.65347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.52 L · about $4.69
Round trip
$9.39
2.38 gal · 9.04 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.69 $9.39
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.30 $10.61
Premium $4.86 $5.78 $11.56
Diesel $6.00 $7.14 $14.27

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between New Gloucester and City of Portland. The current time is 02:19:35.

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.