How far is Portland, ME from Hiram, ME?

The driving distance from Portland, ME to Hiram, ME is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
36.38 mi
01h 01m
Flight
31.17 mi
50.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.17 mi
Kilometers
50.17 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.38 mi
Kilometers
58.55 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hiram
Fri, May 1, 10:54 PM EDT
Return by in Portland
Fri, May 1, 11:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portland
2026-05-01T21:52
Arrive Hiram
Fri, May 1, 10:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 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
Standish
ME

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

From Portland
18.1 mi
00h 30m
To Hiram
18.2 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
53°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    797 ft · 20 sec · High Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Park Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Congress Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Congress Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Westbrook Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Westbrook Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Stroudwater Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Stroudwater Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto William B Clarke Drive

    772 ft · 17 sec · William B Clarke Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    99 m · 14 sec · Spring Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2456 ft · 53 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto William B Clarke Drive

    2184 ft · 48 sec · William B Clarke Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Conant Street

    1805 ft · 39 sec · Conant Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · State Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Ossipee Trail East

    973 ft · 17 sec · Ossipee Trail East

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ossipee Trail

    21 m · 1 sec · Ossipee Trail

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Ossipee Trail

  19. 19

    Turn right

    16.7 mi · 29 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Main Street

    16 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ossipee Trail
7.85 mi · 22%
Main Street
3.72 mi · 10%
Stroudwater Street
1.73 mi · 5%
Congress Street
1.6 mi · 4%
Westbrook Street
1.25 mi · 3%
State Street
0.98 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

16.7 mi · 00h 29m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
31.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Standish
00h 30m from Portland
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Standish is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Portland and 18.2 miles from Hiram.

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

The direct path is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.05 one way or $10.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Standish

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

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

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

23 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

28 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

28 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Freeport

38 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Hiram. Straight-line distance: 31.17 mi (50.17 km).

Portland

#1 Portland

The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine.

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

#2 Hiram

Human settlement in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America

Population1,659
Coordinates43.8786800, -70.8034000
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Portland (-70.2589, 43.65737)
End: Hiram (-70.8034, 43.87868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.86 L · about $5.05
Round trip
$10.10
2.56 gal · 9.72 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.05 $10.10
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.70 $11.41
Premium $4.86 $6.22 $12.44
Diesel $6.00 $7.68 $15.35

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Portland and Hiram. The current time is 21:52:49.

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.