How far is Portland, ME from Bradley, ME?

The driving distance from Portland, ME to Bradley, ME is about 141.9 miles (228.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.9 miles (191.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
141.84 mi
02h 46m
Flight
118.86 mi
191.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.86 mi
Kilometers
191.28 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.84 mi
Kilometers
228.27 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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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 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bradley
Tue, May 12, 11:05 PM EDT
Return by in Portland
Wed, May 13, 1:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portland
2026-05-12T20:19
Arrive Bradley
Tue, May 12, 11:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Portland
9:30 PM EDT
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
Oakland
ME

Town in Kennebec County in the U.

From Portland
70.8 mi
01h 23m
To Bradley
71 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, May 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Congress Street

    40 m · 12 sec · Congress Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    158 m · 22 sec · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cumberland Avenue

    1719 ft · 44 sec · Cumberland Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    1945 ft · 37 sec · Franklin Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    46.3 mi · 52 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    79.2 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 395 South, ME 15 South: Bangor, Brewer

    2241 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 15 South: South Main Street, Brewer

    1095 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on ME 15 Business North: Brewer

    549 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on North Main Street

    4.2 mi · 7 min · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Riverside Drive

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Riverside Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Bullen Street

    74 m · 11 sec · Bullen Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bullen Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
79.2 mi · 56%
Franklin Street
46.9 mi · 33%
Main Street
4.56 mi · 3%
North Main Street
4.18 mi · 3%
Riverside Drive
3.14 mi · 2%
I 395 South
1.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

79.2 mi · 01h 26m

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
02h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
118.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakland
01h 23m from Portland
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Portland and Mostly Sunny near Bradley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Portland to Bradley?

The road trip is about 141.9 miles (228.3 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.8 miles from Portland and 71 miles from Bradley.

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

The direct path is about 118.9 miles (191.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 12:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.76 one way or $39.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Portland and Mostly Sunny near Bradley.

Stop Ideas Near Oakland

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Oakland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 3.1 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Sidney Town Hall
Meeting point 6.6 mi away

Sidney Town Hall

Sidney , ME
2986 Middle Rd, Sidney, ME 04330
Rating 4.9/5 10 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oakland.

BUS

Augusta, ME

21 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

56 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Belfast, Maine

57 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

58 mi away
167 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Bradley. Straight-line distance: 118.86 mi (191.28 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 Bradley

Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States

Population1,483
Coordinates44.9209000, -68.6280900
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Portland (-70.2589, 43.65737)
End: Bradley (-68.62809, 44.9209)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.01 gal
18.95 L · about $19.76
Round trip
$39.53
10.02 gal · 37.9 L
Estimated CO2
44.5 kg one way
Round trip: 89 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $19.76 $39.53
Mid-grade $4.46 $22.33 $44.66
Premium $4.86 $24.34 $48.68
Diesel $6.00 $30.04 $60.09

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Portland and Bradley. The current time is 20:19:04.

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.