How far is Portland, ME from Bolsters Mills, ME?

The driving distance from Portland, ME to Bolsters Mills, ME is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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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
38.25 mi
01h 14m
Flight
35.87 mi
57.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.87 mi
Kilometers
57.72 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.25 mi
Kilometers
61.55 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bolsters Mills
Mon, Nov 9, 2:39 PM EST
Return by in Portland
Mon, Nov 9, 3:53 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portland
2026-11-09T13:24
Arrive Bolsters Mills
Mon, Nov 9, 2:39 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Portland
9:30 PM EST
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
Raymond
ME

Town in Maine

From Portland
19.1 mi
00h 37m
To Bolsters Mills
19.1 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
52°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Portland and Bolsters Mills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Portland and Bolsters Mills.

  1. 1

    Start on Congress Street

    148 m · 20 sec · Congress Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Brown Street

    589 ft · 30 sec · Brown Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cumberland Avenue

    1233 ft · 30 sec · Cumberland Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto High Street

    1835 ft · 37 sec · High Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Forest Avenue

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Forest Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Bridgton Road

    3.8 mi · 8 min · Bridgton Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Roosevelt Trail

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Trail

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Roosevelt Trail

    88 m · 10 sec · Roosevelt Trail

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Roosevelt Trail

    7.7 mi · 13 min · Roosevelt Trail

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2395 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Meadow Road

    9.1 mi · 16 min · Meadow Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Casco Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Casco Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Bolsters Mills Road

    5 mi · 19 min · Bolsters Mills Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bolsters Mills Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Portland and Bolsters Mills.

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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roosevelt Trail
11.9 mi · 31%
Meadow Road
9.08 mi · 24%
Bolsters Mills Road
5.01 mi · 13%
Forest Avenue
4.37 mi · 11%
Bridgton Road
3.81 mi · 10%
Casco Road
2.83 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Meadow Road

Turn right onto Meadow Road

9.08 mi · 00h 16m

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
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
35.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raymond
00h 37m from Portland
Leave By
4:02 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Portland and Partly Sunny near Bolsters Mills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Portland to Bolsters Mills?

The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Raymond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Portland and 19.1 miles from Bolsters Mills.

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

The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.63 one way or $11.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Portland and Partly Sunny near Bolsters Mills.

Stop Ideas Near Raymond

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

30 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

31 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

43 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

44 mi away
11 First Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Bolsters Mills. Straight-line distance: 35.87 mi (57.72 km).

Portland

#1 Portland

The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine.

Population66,803
Coordinates43.6573700, -70.2589000
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bolsters Mills

Bolsters Mills is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.1156300, -70.5972800
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: Portland (-70.2589, 43.65737)
End: Bolsters Mills (-70.59728, 44.11563)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.11 L · about $5.63
Round trip
$11.26
2.7 gal · 10.22 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.17 $5.63 $11.26
Mid-grade $4.77 $6.44 $12.88
Premium $5.24 $7.08 $14.16
Diesel $6.33 $8.55 $17.10

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Portland and Bolsters Mills. The current time is 13:24:59.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.