How far is Portland, ME from Hope, ME?
The driving distance from Portland, ME to Hope, ME is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69 miles (111 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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 02h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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 Hope.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland and Hope.
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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
45 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 9, ME 126: Litchfield, Gardiner
1774 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto Lewiston Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lewiston Road
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Continue on Cobbossee Avenue
1.1 km · 60 sec · Cobbossee Avenue
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Continue on Lewiston Road
642 ft · 11 sec · Lewiston Road
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Continue on Central Street
916 ft · 15 sec · Central Street
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Turn straight onto Water Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Water Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
2616 ft · 49 sec · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Water Street
974 ft · 34 sec · Water Street
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Turn left onto Windsor Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Windsor Street
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Continue on Togus Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Togus Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Augusta Road
3098 ft · 53 sec · Augusta Road
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Continue on Eastern Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Eastern Avenue
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Continue on Augusta Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Augusta Road
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Continue on Augusta-Rockland Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Augusta-Rockland Road
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Continue on Rockland Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Rockland Road
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Continue on Rockland Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · Rockland Road
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Continue on Augusta Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road
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Continue on Rockland Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Rockland Road
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Continue on Heald Highway
6.5 mi · 9 min · Heald Highway
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Turn left onto Buzzell Hill Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Buzzell Hill Road
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Turn right onto Hatchet Mountain Road
4.8 mi · 12 min · Hatchet Mountain Road
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Turn left onto Camden Road
53 m · 5 sec · Camden Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Camden Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portland and Hope.
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.
Franklin Street
Merge slight left
45 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Portland and Mostly Sunny near Hope.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portland to Hope?
The road trip is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?
Gardiner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Portland and 43.9 miles from Hope.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69 miles (111 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 2:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.23 one way or $24.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Portland and Mostly Sunny near Hope.
Stop Ideas Near Gardiner
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 Gardiner.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Hope. Straight-line distance: 68.96 mi (110.98 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 Hope
Town in Knox County, Maine, United States
| Population | 1,698 |
| Coordinates | 44.2650800, -69.1589300 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hope (-69.15893, 44.26508)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $12.23 | $24.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $13.82 | $27.63 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $15.06 | $30.12 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $18.59 | $37.18 |
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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