How far is Old Town, ME from Portland, ME?

The driving distance from Old Town, ME to Portland, ME is about 140.7 miles (226.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.9 miles (191.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
140.75 mi
02h 11m
Flight
118.95 mi
191.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.95 mi
Kilometers
191.43 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.75 mi
Kilometers
226.51 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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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 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portland
Tue, May 12, 10:11 PM EDT
Return by in Old Town
Wed, May 13, 12:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Old Town
2026-05-12T20:00
Arrive Portland
Tue, May 12, 10:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Old Town
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
Oakland
ME

Town in Kennebec County in the U.

From Old Town
70.3 mi
01h 05m
To Portland
70.4 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 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 Old Town and Portland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Old Town and Portland.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    73 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Center Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Center Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Stillwater Avenue

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Stillwater Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    943 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    89.5 mi · 1 hr 38 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

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Cumberland Avenue

    1853 ft · 51 sec · Cumberland Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Preble Street

    555 ft · 19 sec · Preble Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Congress Street

    48 m · 5 sec · Congress Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Congress Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Old Town 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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Stillwater Avenue
92.4 mi · 66%
I 295 South
46.5 mi · 33%
US 1A
0.75 mi · 1%
Center Street
0.65 mi
Cumberland Avenue
0.35 mi
Preble Street
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

Stillwater Avenue

Merge slight left

89.5 mi · 01h 38m

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
02h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.8 mi
118.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakland
01h 05m from Old Town
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Old Town 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 Old Town to Portland?

The road trip is about 140.7 miles (226.5 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.3 miles from Old Town and 70.4 miles from Portland.

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

The direct path is about 118.9 miles (191.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 2:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.61 one way or $39.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Old Town and Mostly Clear near Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Oakland

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Oakland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 3.6 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Sidney Town Hall
Meeting point 6 mi away

Sidney Town Hall

Sidney , ME
2986 Middle Rd, Sidney, ME 04330
Rating 4.9/5 10 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oakland.

BUS

Augusta, ME

21 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

56 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Belfast, Maine

57 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

58 mi away
167 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Old Town and Portland. Straight-line distance: 118.95 mi (191.43 km).

Old Town

#1 Old Town

City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States

Population7,431
Coordinates44.9342300, -68.6453100
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Portland

#2 Portland

The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine.

Population66,803
Coordinates43.6573700, -70.2589000
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-68.645443, 44.934196)
End: Congress Street (-70.259094, 43.657504)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.97 gal
18.8 L · about $19.61
Round trip
$39.21
9.94 gal · 37.6 L
Estimated CO2
44.2 kg one way
Round trip: 88.3 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $19.61 $39.21
Mid-grade $4.46 $22.15 $44.30
Premium $4.86 $24.14 $48.29
Diesel $6.00 $29.81 $59.61

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Old Town and Portland. The current time is 20:00:11.

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.