How far is Norridgewock, ME from Portland, ME?

The driving distance from Norridgewock, ME to Portland, ME is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
87.54 mi
01h 27m
Flight
76.55 mi
123.19 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.55 mi
Kilometers
123.19 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.54 mi
Kilometers
140.88 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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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 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portland
Tue, May 12, 7:42 PM EDT
Return by in Norridgewock
Tue, May 12, 9:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norridgewock
2026-05-12T18:15
Arrive Portland
Tue, May 12, 7:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norridgewock
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Gardiner
ME

City in Maine

From Norridgewock
43.7 mi
00h 43m
To Portland
43.8 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
42°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, May 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Norridgewock and Portland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Norridgewock and Portland.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    149 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Waterville Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Waterville Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Norridgewock Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Norridgewock Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Middle Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Middle Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Pung Hill Road

    1.1 km · 60 sec · Pung Hill Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Norridgewock Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Norridgewock Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1306 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    27 mi · 29 min

  10. 10

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

    46.5 mi · 53 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1A

    1.2 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Cumberland Avenue

    1853 ft · 55 sec · Cumberland Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Preble Street

    555 ft · 19 sec · Preble Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Congress Street

    48 m · 7 sec · Congress Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Congress Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Norridgewock and 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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
46.5 mi · 53%
Main Street
28.2 mi · 32%
Norridgewock Road
5.53 mi · 6%
Waterville Road
3.31 mi · 4%
Middle Road
2.1 mi · 2%
US 1A
0.75 mi · 1%
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 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.

Drive Time
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
76.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardiner
00h 43m from Norridgewock
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Norridgewock and Mostly Clear near Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Norridgewock to Portland?

The road trip is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Gardiner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.7 miles from Norridgewock and 43.8 miles from Portland.

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

The direct path is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.19 one way or $24.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Norridgewock and Mostly Clear near Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Gardiner

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

14 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

27 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

29 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

34 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norridgewock and Portland. Straight-line distance: 76.55 mi (123.19 km).

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#1 Norridgewock

Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States

Population3,227
Coordinates44.7131200, -69.7906100
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Portland

#2 Portland

The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine.

Population66,803
Coordinates43.6573700, -70.2589000
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: US 2 (-69.79062, 44.713027)
End: Congress Street (-70.259094, 43.657504)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.09 gal
11.69 L · about $12.19
Round trip
$24.38
6.18 gal · 23.38 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.19 $24.38
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.77 $27.54
Premium $4.86 $15.01 $30.02
Diesel $6.00 $18.53 $37.06

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Norridgewock and Portland. The current time is 18:15:44.

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.