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

The driving distance from Oxford, ME to City of Portland, ME is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 03m 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
41.07 mi
05h 01m
Flight
37.19 mi
59.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.19 mi
Kilometers
59.85 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.07 mi
Kilometers
66.09 km
Drive Time
05h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Portland
Mon, Apr 27, 12:32 PM EDT
Return by in Oxford
Mon, Apr 27, 5:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oxford
2026-04-27T07:30
Arrive City of Portland
Mon, Apr 27, 12:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:02 AM to 1:02 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
6:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oxford
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gray
ME

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

From Oxford
21.9 mi
02h 30m
To City of Portland
19.1 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
City of Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
40°F
Overnight
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on King Street

    1980 ft · 55 sec · King Street

  2. 2

    Continue on King Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · King Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Pigeon Hill Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Pigeon Hill Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Maine Street

    10.6 mi · 16 min · Maine Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Shaker Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Shaker Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Maine Wildlife Park Way

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Maine Wildlife Park Way

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight

    2049 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    10.4 mi · 11 min · Maine Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 26, ME 100: West Falmouth

    2933 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    46 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Gray Road

    2829 ft · 1 min · Gray Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Auburn Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Auburn Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Allen Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Allen Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Forest Avenue

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Forest Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Marginal Way

    2841 ft · 1 min · Marginal Way

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Franklin Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Maine State Pier

    668 ft · 29 sec · Maine State Pier

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    57 m · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island

    2.5 mi · 20 min · Portland - Peaks Island

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    65 m · 16 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Welch Street

    1078 ft · 50 sec · Welch Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Oakland Avenue

    594 ft · 26 sec · Oakland Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street

    107 m · 15 sec · Whitehead Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    1046 ft · 46 sec · Seashore Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    3044 ft · 2 min · Seashore Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Seashore Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oxford 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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Street
10.6 mi · 26%
Maine Turnpike
10.4 mi · 25%
Shaker Road
3.2 mi · 8%
Main Street
2.72 mi · 7%
Pigeon Hill Road
2.59 mi · 6%
Portland - Peaks Island
2.58 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Maine Street

Continue on Maine Street

10.6 mi · 00h 16m

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
37.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gray
02h 30m from Oxford
Leave By
6:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Oxford and Partly 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 Oxford to City of Portland?

The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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?

Gray is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Oxford and 19.1 miles from City of Portland.

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

The direct path is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 6:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.72 one way or $11.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oxford and Partly Cloudy near City of Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Gray

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

19 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

26 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

32 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

41 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and City of Portland. Straight-line distance: 37.19 mi (59.85 km).

Oxford

#1 Oxford

Town in Oxford County, Maine, United States

Population4,102
Coordinates44.1317400, -70.4931100
Altitude100
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: King Street (-70.493106, 44.131739)
End: Seashore Avenue (-70.181795, 43.65347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.49 L · about $5.72
Round trip
$11.44
2.9 gal · 10.98 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.72 $11.44
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.46 $12.93
Premium $4.86 $7.04 $14.09
Diesel $6.00 $8.70 $17.39

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 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Oxford and City of Portland. The current time is 07:30:49.

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.