How far is Portland, ME from Camden, ME?
The driving distance from Portland, ME to Camden, ME is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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 58m.
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.
Town in Lincoln County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portland and Camden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland and Camden.
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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
22 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto Mill Street
9.2 mi · 13 min · Mill Street
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 1
4.9 mi · 7 min · Route 1
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Continue on Bath Road
4 mi · 8 min · Bath Road
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Continue on Main Street
2605 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 1
8.7 mi · 12 min · Route 1
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Keep slight right to continue on Route 1
5.4 mi · 8 min · Route 1
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Continue on Atlantic Highway
9.1 mi · 13 min · Atlantic Highway
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Turn left onto Camden Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · Camden Road
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Continue on Farwell Drive
1745 ft · 27 sec · Farwell Drive
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Continue on West Street
4.1 mi · 7 min · West Street
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Turn left onto Commercial Street
1 mi · 2 min · Commercial Street
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Continue on Elm Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Elm Street
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Turn right onto Bay View Street
7 m · 1 sec · Bay View Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bay View Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portland and Camden.
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
22 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Sunny leaving Portland and Mostly Cloudy near Camden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portland to Camden?
The road trip is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Wiscasset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.6 miles from Portland and 40.6 miles from Camden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 2:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.32 one way or $22.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Portland and Mostly Cloudy near Camden.
Stop Ideas Near Wiscasset
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 Wiscasset.
Wiscasset, Maine
Damariscotta, Maine
Bath, Maine
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Camden. Straight-line distance: 70.62 mi (113.65 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 Camden
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 4,806 |
| Coordinates | 44.2098000, -69.0647600 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Camden (-69.06476, 44.2098)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $11.32 | $22.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $12.79 | $25.58 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.94 | $27.88 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $17.21 | $34.42 |
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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