How far is Oakland, ME from City of Portland, ME?

The driving distance from Oakland, ME to City of Portland, ME is about 78 miles (125.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.6 miles (105.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 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
78.05 mi
05h 18m
Flight
65.57 mi
105.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.57 mi
Kilometers
105.53 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.05 mi
Kilometers
125.61 km
Drive Time
05h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Portland
Thu, Apr 23, 8:32 AM EDT
Return by in Oakland
Thu, Apr 23, 1:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakland
2026-04-23T03:14
Arrive City of Portland
Thu, Apr 23, 8:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:19 AM to 1:19 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
6:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakland
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
Bowdoinham
ME

City in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States of America

From Oakland
37.9 mi
02h 39m
To City of Portland
40.1 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
City of Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
48°F
Thursday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Libby Hill Road

    3104 ft · 1 min · Libby Hill Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Middle Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Middle Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Trafton Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Trafton Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1777 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    21.1 mi · 23 min

  6. 6

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

    46.5 mi · 53 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1A

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  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 Oakland and City of Portland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
46.5 mi · 60%
Trafton Road
22.7 mi · 29%
Portland - Peaks Island
2.58 mi · 3%
US 1A
1.13 mi · 1%
Middle Road
0.99 mi · 1%
Seashore Avenue
0.77 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 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 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
65.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowdoinham
02h 39m from Oakland
Leave By
6:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Oakland and Slight Chance 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 Oakland to City of Portland?

The road trip is about 78 miles (125.6 km) and usually takes 05h 18m 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?

Bowdoinham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.9 miles from Oakland and 40.1 miles from City of Portland.

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

The direct path is about 65.6 miles (105.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 6:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.89 one way or $21.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Oakland and Slight Chance Rain Showers near City of Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Bowdoinham

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

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

BUS

Bath, Maine

12 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

12 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

17 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

24 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and City of Portland. Straight-line distance: 65.57 mi (105.53 km).

Oakland

#1 Oakland

Town in Kennebec County in the U.

Population6,341
Coordinates44.5403400, -69.7219900
Altitude71
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: Libby Hill Road (-69.722288, 44.54017)
End: Seashore Avenue (-70.181795, 43.65347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.76 gal
10.43 L · about $10.89
Round trip
$21.78
5.52 gal · 20.86 L
Estimated CO2
24.5 kg one way
Round trip: 49.1 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.89 $21.78
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.30 $24.60
Premium $4.86 $13.41 $26.82
Diesel $6.00 $16.55 $33.10

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Oakland and City of Portland. The current time is 03:14:02.

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.