How far is Portland, ME from Fryeburg, ME?

The driving distance from Portland, ME to Fryeburg, ME is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.57 mi
01h 14m
Flight
43.69 mi
70.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.69 mi
Kilometers
70.32 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.57 mi
Kilometers
86.21 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 Fryeburg
Thu, Apr 23, 1:57 AM EDT
Return by in Portland
Thu, Apr 23, 3:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portland
2026-04-23T00:43
Arrive Fryeburg
Thu, Apr 23, 1:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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
Naples
ME

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

From Portland
26.8 mi
00h 37m
To Fryeburg
26.8 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Congress Street

    148 m · 22 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 · 32 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

    20.5 mi · 30 min · Roosevelt Trail

  10. 10

    Continue on Portland Road

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Portland Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 46 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North High Street

    7.6 mi · 9 min · North High Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Bridgton Road

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Bridgton Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    2324 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roosevelt Trail
24.7 mi · 46%
Bridgton Road
10.6 mi · 20%
North High Street
7.58 mi · 14%
Forest Avenue
4.37 mi · 8%
Portland Road
4.34 mi · 8%
Main Street
1.12 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Roosevelt Trail

Exit the roundabout onto Roosevelt Trail

20.5 mi · 00h 30m

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 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
43.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Naples
00h 37m from Portland
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Portland and Mostly Sunny near Fryeburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.6 miles (86.2 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?

Naples is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Portland and 26.8 miles from Fryeburg.

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

The direct path is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.46 one way or $14.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Portland and Mostly Sunny near Fryeburg.

Stop Ideas Near Naples

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

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

BUS

Conway, New Hampshire

41 mi away
392 West Main St.
BUS

North Conway, NH

43 mi away
2760 White Mountain Highway
RAIL

Freeport

43 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

44 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Fryeburg. Straight-line distance: 43.69 mi (70.32 km).

Portland

#1 Portland

The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine.

Population66,803
Coordinates43.6573700, -70.2589000
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Fryeburg

#2 Fryeburg

City in Maine, United States

Population3,436
Coordinates44.0164600, -70.9806200
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Start: Portland (-70.2589, 43.65737)
End: Fryeburg (-70.98062, 44.01646)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.16 L · about $7.46
Round trip
$14.91
3.78 gal · 14.32 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.46 $14.91
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.42 $16.85
Premium $4.86 $9.18 $18.36
Diesel $6.00 $11.33 $22.67

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Portland and Fryeburg. The current time is 00:43:20.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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