How far is Portland, ME from Hollis Center, ME?

The driving distance from Portland, ME to Hollis Center, ME is about 20.5 miles (33 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.48 mi
00h 32m
Flight
17.1 mi
27.52 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.1 mi
Kilometers
27.52 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.48 mi
Kilometers
32.96 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hollis Center
Tue, May 12, 7:50 PM EDT
Return by in Portland
Tue, May 12, 8:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portland
2026-05-12T19:17
Arrive Hollis Center
Tue, May 12, 7:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Portland
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Gorham
ME

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

From Portland
10.3 mi
00h 16m
To Hollis Center
10.3 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, May 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Portland and Hollis Center.

  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

    1142 ft · 16 sec · State Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Narragansett Street

    1.3 km · 58 sec · Narragansett Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Narragansett Street

    33 m · 2 sec · Narragansett Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Narragansett Street

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Narragansett Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Narragansett Trail

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Narragansett Trail

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Bar Mills Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Bar Mills Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Cape Road

    661 ft · 13 sec · Cape Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cape Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
112.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
5.12 mi · 25%
Narragansett Trail
3.91 mi · 19%
Narragansett Street
2.14 mi · 10%
Bar Mills Road
2 mi · 10%
Stroudwater Street
1.73 mi · 8%
Congress Street
1.6 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Narragansett Trail

Continue on Narragansett Trail

3.91 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
17.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gorham
00h 16m from Portland
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Portland and Mostly Sunny near Hollis Center.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Portland to Hollis Center?

The road trip is about 20.5 miles (33 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gorham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Portland and 10.3 miles from Hollis Center.

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

The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.84 one way or $5.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Portland and Mostly Sunny near Hollis Center.

Stop Ideas Near Gorham

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

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

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

13 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

19 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

20 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Freeport

34 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Hollis Center. Straight-line distance: 17.1 mi (27.52 km).

Portland

#1 Portland

The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine.

Population66,803
Coordinates43.6573700, -70.2589000
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hollis Center

City in York County, Maine, United States of America

Population4,637
Coordinates43.6050800, -70.5931100
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Start: Portland (-70.2589, 43.65737)
End: Hollis Center (-70.59311, 43.60508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.74 L · about $2.84
Round trip
$5.68
1.44 gal · 5.48 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.84 $5.68
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.21 $6.42
Premium $4.86 $3.50 $7.00
Diesel $6.00 $4.32 $8.64

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Portland and Hollis Center. The current time is 19:17:31.

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.