How far is Poland, ME from Portland, ME?

The driving distance from Poland, ME to Portland, ME is about 36 miles (57.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.99 mi
00h 44m
Flight
28.66 mi
46.12 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.66 mi
Kilometers
46.12 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.99 mi
Kilometers
57.92 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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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 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portland
Tue, May 12, 7:00 PM EDT
Return by in Poland
Tue, May 12, 7:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Poland
2026-05-12T18:16
Arrive Portland
Tue, May 12, 7:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Poland
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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 Poland
15.5 mi
00h 22m
To Portland
20.5 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
34°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Tue, May 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Poland and Portland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Poland and Portland.

  1. 1

    Start on White Oak Hill Road

    23 m · 3 sec · White Oak Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Maine Street

    9 mi · 13 min · Maine Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Shaker Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Shaker Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Maine Wildlife Park Way

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Maine Wildlife Park Way

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight

    2049 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    10.4 mi · 11 min · Maine Turnpike

  7. 7

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

    2933 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    46 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Gray Road

    2829 ft · 1 min · Gray Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Auburn Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Auburn Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Allen Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Allen Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Forest Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Forest Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Portland Street

    1301 ft · 36 sec · Portland Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Preble Street

    720 ft · 29 sec · Preble Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Congress Street

    48 m · 5 sec · Congress Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Congress Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Poland and 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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
10.4 mi · 29%
Maine Street
9.01 mi · 25%
Shaker Road
3.2 mi · 9%
Forest Avenue
2.62 mi · 7%
Auburn Street
1.76 mi · 5%
Maine Wildlife Park Way
1.58 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

10.4 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
28.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gray
00h 22m from Poland
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost leaving Poland 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 Poland to Portland?

The road trip is about 36 miles (57.9 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gray is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Poland and 20.5 miles from Portland.

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

The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.01 one way or $10.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost around Poland and Mostly Clear near 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 Poland and Portland. Straight-line distance: 28.66 mi (46.12 km).

Poland

#1 Poland

Town in Maine, US

Population5,683
Coordinates44.0606300, -70.3936700
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Portland

#2 Portland

The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine.

Population66,803
Coordinates43.6573700, -70.2589000
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: White Oak Hill Road (-70.393495, 44.06058)
End: Congress Street (-70.259094, 43.657504)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.81 L · about $5.01
Round trip
$10.02
2.54 gal · 9.62 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.01 $10.02
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.66 $11.32
Premium $4.86 $6.17 $12.34
Diesel $6.00 $7.62 $15.23

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Poland and Portland. The current time is 18:16:04.

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.