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

The driving distance from New Sharon, ME to City of Portland, ME is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69 miles (111 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 10m 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
85.53 mi
05h 35m
Flight
68.95 mi
110.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.95 mi
Kilometers
110.96 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.53 mi
Kilometers
137.64 km
Drive Time
05h 35m

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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 05h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Portland
Sun, May 31, 1:45 PM EDT
Return by in New Sharon
Sun, May 31, 7:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Sharon
2026-05-31T08:10
Arrive City of Portland
Sun, May 31, 1:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:35 AM to 1:35 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
5:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Sharon
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
Richmond
ME

Town in Maine, United States of America

From New Sharon
42.8 mi
02h 47m
To City of Portland
42.8 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
City of Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
60°F
Sunday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Farmington Falls Road

    29 m · 1 sec · Farmington Falls Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Mercer Road

    1.3 km · 55 sec · Mercer Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mile Hill Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Mile Hill Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Augusta Road

    14.5 mi · 21 min · Augusta Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Belgrade Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Belgrade Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Civic Center Drive

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Civic Center Drive

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1194 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    8.8 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

    46.5 mi · 53 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1A

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Maine State Pier

    668 ft · 29 sec · Maine State Pier

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    57 m · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island

    2.5 mi · 20 min · Portland - Peaks Island

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    65 m · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Welch Street

    1078 ft · 50 sec · Welch Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Oakland Avenue

    594 ft · 26 sec · Oakland Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street

    107 m · 15 sec · Whitehead Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    1046 ft · 46 sec · Seashore Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    3044 ft · 2 min · Seashore Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Seashore Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Sharon and City of Portland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
46.5 mi · 54%
Augusta Road
14.5 mi · 17%
Civic Center Drive
12.1 mi · 14%
Mile Hill Road
4.45 mi · 5%
Portland - Peaks Island
2.58 mi · 3%
Belgrade Road
2.06 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
69 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond
02h 47m from New Sharon
Leave By
5:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving New Sharon and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 Sharon to City of Portland?

The road trip is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km) and usually takes 05h 35m 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?

Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from New Sharon and 42.8 miles from City of Portland.

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

The direct path is about 69 miles (111 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 5:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.91 one way or $23.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around New Sharon and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near City of Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Richmond

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

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

BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

14 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

19 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

22 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

23 mi away
101 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Sharon and City of Portland. Straight-line distance: 68.95 mi (110.96 km).

New Sharon

#1 New Sharon

City in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States of America

Population1,424
Coordinates44.6389500, -70.0156100
Altitude111
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: US 2 (-70.015716, 44.638879)
End: Seashore Avenue (-70.181795, 43.65347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.42 L · about $11.91
Round trip
$23.83
6.04 gal · 22.84 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.91 $23.83
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.46 $26.92
Premium $4.86 $14.67 $29.34
Diesel $6.00 $18.11 $36.22

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between New Sharon and City of Portland. The current time is 08:10:17.

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.