How far is Portland, ME from Brownville, ME?
The driving distance from Portland, ME to Brownville, ME is about 146.8 miles (236.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129 miles (207.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portland and Brownville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland and Brownville.
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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
53.6 mi · 58 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 11, ME 100: Newport, Dexter
1611 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left
34 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Ox Bow Road
2725 ft · 1 min · Ox Bow Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Moosehead Trail
37 m · 2 sec · Moosehead Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Moosehead Trail
4.7 mi · 7 min · Moosehead Trail
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Continue on Newport Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Newport Road
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Continue on Dexter Road
5.9 mi · 9 min · Dexter Road
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Continue on Corinna Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Corinna Road
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Continue on Spring Street
1 mi · 2 min · Spring Street
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Continue on Church Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Church Street
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Continue on Dover Road
5.2 mi · 9 min · Dover Road
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Continue on Dexter Road
6 mi · 11 min · Dexter Road
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Continue on South Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
619 ft · 13 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Street
141 m · 8 sec · North Street
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Turn right onto Summer Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Summer Street
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Continue on Milo Road
8.6 mi · 13 min · Milo Road
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Continue on West Main Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Park Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · Park Street
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Continue on Main Road
3223 ft · 58 sec · Main Road
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Turn right onto High Street
762 ft · 21 sec · High Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portland and Brownville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
53.6 mi · 00h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Portland and Chance Light Rain near Brownville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portland to Brownville?
The road trip is about 146.8 miles (236.2 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?
Waterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.3 miles from Portland and 73.4 miles from Brownville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129 miles (207.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 10:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.44 one way or $40.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Portland and Chance Light Rain near Brownville.
Stop Ideas Near Waterville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Waterville Opera House
Sidney Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waterville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Brownville. Straight-line distance: 129 mi (207.6 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 Brownville
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,197 |
| Coordinates | 45.3070000, -69.0333700 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brownville (-69.03337, 45.307)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 236 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $20.44 | $40.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $23.09 | $46.17 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $25.16 | $50.33 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $31.06 | $62.13 |
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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