How far is Portland, ME from Belgrade, ME?
The driving distance from Portland, ME to Belgrade, ME is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.5 miles (94.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portland and Belgrade.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland and Belgrade.
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Start on Congress Street
40 m · 12 sec · Congress Street
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Turn left onto Elm Street
158 m · 22 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right onto Cumberland Avenue
1719 ft · 44 sec · Cumberland Avenue
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
1945 ft · 37 sec · Franklin Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1614 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
46.3 mi · 52 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
9.8 mi · 11 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 3: Augusta, Belfast
767 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on ME 3: Augusta, Belfast
130 m · 15 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Alfond Roundabout
73 m · 4 sec · Augusta Bypass
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Exit the rotary onto Augusta Bypass
1837 ft · 25 sec · Augusta Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bonenfant Roundabout
36 m · 2 sec
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Exit the rotary
80 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Belgrade Road
1 mi · 2 min · Old Belgrade Road
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Turn right onto Civic Center Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Civic Center Drive
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Continue on Belgrade Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Belgrade Road
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Continue on Augusta Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Augusta Road
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Turn left onto Depot Road
47 m · 7 sec · Depot Road
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Turn slight right
46 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portland and Belgrade.
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.
Franklin Street
Merge slight left
46.3 mi · 00h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Areas Of Fog leaving Portland and Chance Rain Showers near Belgrade.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portland to Belgrade?
The road trip is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Bowdoinham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.4 miles from Portland and 32.4 miles from Belgrade.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.5 miles (94.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.03 one way or $18.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Portland and Chance Rain Showers near Belgrade.
Stop Ideas Near Bowdoinham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bowdoinham.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Belgrade. Straight-line distance: 58.54 mi (94.21 km).
#1 Portland
The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine.
| Population | 66,803 |
| Coordinates | 43.6573700, -70.2589000 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Belgrade
Town in Kennebec County, Maine, USA
| Population | 3,150 |
| Coordinates | 44.4472900, -69.8325500 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| Country | United States |
End: Belgrade (-69.83255, 44.44729)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $9.03 | $18.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $10.21 | $20.41 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $11.12 | $22.25 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $13.73 | $27.47 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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