How far is Portland, ME from East Millinocket, ME?
The driving distance from Portland, ME to East Millinocket, ME is about 191.8 miles (308.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.3 miles (256.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m 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 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portland and East Millinocket.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland and East Millinocket.
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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
140.9 mi · 2 hr 29 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 157: Medway, Millinocket
1298 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left
29 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto Medway Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Medway Road
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Continue on Old Main Street
1523 ft · 29 sec · Old Main Street
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Continue on State Route 11
1418 ft · 35 sec · State Route 11
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Continue on Main Street
114 m · 15 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Spruce Street
680 ft · 35 sec · Spruce Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
856 ft · 38 sec · Church 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 East Millinocket.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
141 mi · 02h 29m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Portland and Light Rain Likely near East Millinocket.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portland to East Millinocket?
The road trip is about 191.8 miles (308.7 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?
Pittsfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.9 miles from Portland and 95.9 miles from East Millinocket.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.3 miles (256.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 9:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.71 one way or $53.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Portland and Light Rain Likely near East Millinocket.
Stop Ideas Near Pittsfield
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 Pittsfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portland and East Millinocket. Straight-line distance: 159.33 mi (256.41 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 East Millinocket
City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 1,621 |
| Coordinates | 45.6275500, -68.5744800 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Millinocket (-68.57448, 45.62755)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 309 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
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 | $26.71 | $53.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $30.17 | $60.35 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $32.89 | $65.78 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $40.60 | $81.20 |
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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