How far is Portland, ME from Harrison, ME?

The driving distance from Portland, ME to Harrison, ME is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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
42.79 mi
01h 02m
Flight
37.66 mi
60.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.66 mi
Kilometers
60.6 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.79 mi
Kilometers
68.87 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrison
Thu, Apr 23, 6:18 AM EDT
Return by in Portland
Thu, Apr 23, 7:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portland
2026-04-23T05:15
Arrive Harrison
Thu, Apr 23, 6:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 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
Raymond
ME

Town in Maine

From Portland
21.4 mi
00h 31m
To Harrison
21.4 mi
00h 31m

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
54°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Congress Street

    148 m · 20 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 · 30 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

    Continue on Harrison Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Harrison Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Bridgton Road

    1665 ft · 28 sec · Bridgton Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1684 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    40 m · 6 sec · Mill Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mill Street

Car Route Details

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

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
35 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roosevelt Trail
24.7 mi · 58%
Forest Avenue
4.37 mi · 10%
Portland Road
4.34 mi · 10%
Bridgton Road
4.12 mi · 10%
Harrison Road
4.09 mi · 10%
High Street
0.35 mi · 1%
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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
37.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raymond
00h 31m from Portland
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Portland and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Harrison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Raymond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Portland and 21.4 miles from Harrison.

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

The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.96 one way or $11.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Portland and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Harrison.

Stop Ideas Near Raymond

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

30 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

31 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

43 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

44 mi away
11 First Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Harrison. Straight-line distance: 37.66 mi (60.6 km).

Portland

#1 Portland

The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine.

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

#2 Harrison

Town in Maine, United States

Population2,819
Coordinates44.1103500, -70.6792300
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Start: Portland (-70.2589, 43.65737)
End: Harrison (-70.67923, 44.11035)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.72 L · about $5.96
Round trip
$11.91
3.02 gal · 11.44 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.96 $11.91
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.73 $13.46
Premium $4.86 $7.34 $14.67
Diesel $6.00 $9.06 $18.11

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 Harrison. The current time is 05:15:29.

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.