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

The driving distance from Plymouth, ME to City of Portland, ME is about 112 miles (180.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 42m 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
112.01 mi
05h 51m
Flight
90.78 mi
146.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.78 mi
Kilometers
146.1 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.01 mi
Kilometers
180.26 km
Drive Time
05h 51m

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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 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Portland
Fri, Jun 5, 12:50 AM EDT
Return by in Plymouth
Fri, Jun 5, 6:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-06-04T18:59
Arrive City of Portland
Fri, Jun 5, 12:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:51 AM to 1:51 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
5:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plymouth
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
Hallowell
ME

City in Maine

From Plymouth
55.9 mi
02h 55m
To City of Portland
56 mi
02h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Plymouth Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Overnight
Using Newport as the closest live forecast in the Penobscot County weather hub.

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Jun 4 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
City of Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Thursday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Route 69

    37 m · 10 sec · State Route 69

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Moosehead Trail

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Moosehead Trail

  3. 3

    Continue on Roussin Road

    1520 ft · 36 sec · Roussin Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1255 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    57.5 mi · 1 hr 2 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 Plymouth and City of 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roussin Road
58 mi · 52%
I 295 South
46.5 mi · 41%
Portland - Peaks Island
2.58 mi · 2%
Moosehead Trail
2.43 mi · 2%
US 1A
1.13 mi · 1%
Seashore Avenue
0.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Roussin Road

Merge slight left

57.5 mi · 01h 02m

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 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
90.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hallowell
02h 55m from Plymouth
Leave By
5:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Plymouth and Sunny near City of Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 112 miles (180.3 km) and usually takes 05h 51m 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?

Hallowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.9 miles from Plymouth and 56 miles from City of Portland.

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

The direct path is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 5:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.58 one way or $31.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Plymouth and Sunny near City of Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Hallowell

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

8 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

33 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
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Damariscotta, Maine

35 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

38 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and City of Portland. Straight-line distance: 90.78 mi (146.1 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Plymouth

Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States

Population1,356
Coordinates44.7672900, -69.2103300
Altitude81
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: State Route 69 (-69.210164, 44.767489)
End: Seashore Avenue (-70.181795, 43.65347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.95 gal
14.96 L · about $15.58
Round trip
$31.17
7.9 gal · 29.92 L
Estimated CO2
35.1 kg one way
Round trip: 70.2 kg / 155 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $15.58 $31.17
Mid-grade $4.46 $17.61 $35.21
Premium $4.86 $19.19 $38.38
Diesel $6.00 $23.69 $47.38

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 · Jun 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and City of Portland. The current time is 18:59:30.

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.