How far is Portland, ME from Kenduskeag, ME?

The driving distance from Portland, ME to Kenduskeag, ME is about 129.4 miles (208.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.2 miles (175.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
129.4 mi
02h 40m
Flight
109.14 mi
175.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.14 mi
Kilometers
175.65 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.4 mi
Kilometers
208.25 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenduskeag
Fri, Apr 17, 11:02 AM EDT
Return by in Portland
Fri, Apr 17, 1:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portland
2026-04-17T08:22
Arrive Kenduskeag
Fri, Apr 17, 11:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:08 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Vassalboro
ME

City in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America

From Portland
64.7 mi
01h 20m
To Kenduskeag
64.7 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
62°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Congress Street

    40 m · 12 sec · Congress Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    158 m · 22 sec · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cumberland Avenue

    1719 ft · 44 sec · Cumberland Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    1945 ft · 37 sec · Franklin Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    46.3 mi · 52 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    64.1 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 69, ME 143: Etna, Dixmont

    2002 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Dixmont Road

    1834 ft · 39 sec · Dixmont Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Plymouth Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Plymouth Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Main Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Route 2

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Route 2

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Annis Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Annis Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Wing Road

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Wing Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Kenduskeag Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Kenduskeag Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Levant Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Levant Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Stetson Road

    84 m · 8 sec · Stetson Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stetson Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
64.1 mi · 50%
Franklin Street
46.9 mi · 36%
Main Road
3.6 mi · 3%
Wing Road
2.8 mi · 2%
Plymouth Road
2.8 mi · 2%
Route 2
2.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

64.1 mi · 01h 10m

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
02h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
109.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vassalboro
01h 20m from Portland
Leave By
1:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Portland and Rain Showers Likely near Kenduskeag.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 129.4 miles (208.3 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Vassalboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.7 miles from Portland and 64.7 miles from Kenduskeag.

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

The direct path is about 109.2 miles (175.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 1:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.99 one way or $35.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Portland and Rain Showers Likely near Kenduskeag.

Stop Ideas Near Vassalboro

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Vassalboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 8.3 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Augusta City Hall
Meeting point 9.5 mi away

Augusta City Hall

Augusta , ME
16 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.5 mi away

Inn At City Hall

Augusta , ME
1 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Retirement home

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vassalboro.

BUS

Augusta, ME

15 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

46 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

49 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

52 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Kenduskeag. Straight-line distance: 109.14 mi (175.65 km).

Portland

#1 Portland

The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine.

Population66,803
Coordinates43.6573700, -70.2589000
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Kenduskeag

Town of the United States

Population1,359
Coordinates44.9195100, -68.9317000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Portland (-70.2589, 43.65737)
End: Kenduskeag (-68.9317, 44.91951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.56 gal
17.28 L · about $17.99
Round trip
$35.98
9.12 gal · 34.56 L
Estimated CO2
40.5 kg one way
Round trip: 81 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $17.99 $35.98
Mid-grade $4.46 $20.32 $40.65
Premium $4.86 $22.15 $44.30
Diesel $6.00 $27.35 $54.69

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Portland and Kenduskeag. The current time is 08:22:21.

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.