How far is North Windham, ME from City of Portland, ME?

The driving distance from North Windham, ME to City of Portland, ME is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 30m 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
22.25 mi
04h 45m
Flight
18.68 mi
30.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.68 mi
Kilometers
30.07 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.25 mi
Kilometers
35.81 km
Drive Time
04h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Portland
Sun, Apr 19, 4:22 AM EDT
Return by in North Windham
Sun, Apr 19, 9:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Windham
2026-04-18T23:37
Arrive City of Portland
Sun, Apr 19, 4:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 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
7:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Windham
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
Westbrook
ME

City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

From North Windham
10.2 mi
02h 22m
To City of Portland
12.1 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
City of Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
48°F
Saturday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Windham and City of Portland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Windham and City of Portland.

  1. 1

    Start on Roosevelt Trail

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Roosevelt Trail

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Roosevelt Trail

    86 m · 10 sec · Roosevelt Trail

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Roosevelt Trail

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Trail

  4. 4

    Continue on Bridgton Road

    3.8 mi · 8 min · Bridgton Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Forest Avenue

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Forest Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Marginal Way

    2841 ft · 1 min · Marginal Way

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Franklin Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Maine State Pier

    668 ft · 29 sec · Maine State Pier

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    57 m · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island

    2.5 mi · 20 min · Portland - Peaks Island

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    65 m · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Welch Street

    1078 ft · 50 sec · Welch Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Oakland Avenue

    594 ft · 26 sec · Oakland Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street

    107 m · 15 sec · Whitehead Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    1046 ft · 46 sec · Seashore Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    3044 ft · 2 min · Seashore Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Seashore Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Windham 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roosevelt Trail
7.11 mi · 32%
Forest Avenue
4.37 mi · 20%
Bridgton Road
3.81 mi · 17%
Portland - Peaks Island
2.58 mi · 12%
Seashore Avenue
0.77 mi · 3%
Franklin Street
0.72 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Forest Avenue

Continue on Forest Avenue

4.37 mi · 00h 06m

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 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
18.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westbrook
02h 22m from North Windham
Leave By
7:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving North Windham and Mostly Cloudy near City of Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Windham to City of Portland?

The road trip is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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?

Westbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from North Windham and 12.1 miles from City of Portland.

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

The direct path is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.08 one way or $6.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around North Windham and Mostly Cloudy near City of Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Westbrook

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

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

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

7 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

18 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

21 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Freeport

29 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Windham and City of Portland. Straight-line distance: 18.68 mi (30.07 km).

North Windham

#1 North Windham

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine

Population4,904
Coordinates43.8342400, -70.4383900
Altitude93
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: Roosevelt Trail (-70.43834, 43.834263)
End: Seashore Avenue (-70.181795, 43.65347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.97 L · about $3.08
Round trip
$6.15
1.56 gal · 5.94 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.08 $6.15
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.48 $6.95
Premium $4.86 $3.79 $7.58
Diesel $6.00 $4.68 $9.36

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Windham and City of Portland. The current time is 23:37:21.

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.