How far is Portland, ME from Lake Arrowhead, ME?
The driving distance from Portland, ME to Lake Arrowhead, ME is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 00h 55m.
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.
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely then Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portland and Lake Arrowhead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland and Lake Arrowhead.
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Start on Congress Street
148 m · 20 sec · Congress Street
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Turn right onto Brown Street
589 ft · 30 sec · Brown Street
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Turn left onto Cumberland Avenue
1233 ft · 30 sec · Cumberland Avenue
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Turn right onto High Street
797 ft · 20 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Park Avenue
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Continue on Congress Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Congress Street
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Turn right onto Westbrook Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Westbrook Street
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Continue on Stroudwater Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Stroudwater Street
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Turn left onto William B Clarke Drive
772 ft · 17 sec · William B Clarke Drive
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Turn right onto Spring Street
99 m · 14 sec · Spring Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2456 ft · 53 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto William B Clarke Drive
2184 ft · 48 sec · William B Clarke Drive
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Continue on Conant Street
1805 ft · 39 sec · Conant Street
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Continue on Main Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Street
1.6 km · 1 min · State Street
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Continue on Ossipee Trail East
973 ft · 17 sec · Ossipee Trail East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ossipee Trail
21 m · 1 sec · Ossipee Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail
1.7 mi · 3 min · Ossipee Trail
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Turn left onto Dow Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Dow Road
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Continue on Parker Farm Road
4.6 mi · 9 min · Parker Farm Road
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Turn right onto West Buxton Road
724 ft · 15 sec · West Buxton Road
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Continue on Moderation Street
158 m · 14 sec · Moderation Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road
50 m · 3 sec · River Road
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Keep slight right to continue on High Street
1488 ft · 30 sec · High Street
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Continue on Plains Road
3 mi · 5 min · Plains Road
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Turn right onto Cape Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Cape Road
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Turn left onto Doles Ridge Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Doles Ridge Road
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Turn left onto New Dam Road
1 mi · 3 min · New Dam Road
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Turn right onto Old Portland Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Old Portland Road
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Turn right onto Crescent Drive
82 m · 13 sec · Crescent Drive
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Turn right onto Pioneer Circle
64 m · 9 sec · Pioneer Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pioneer Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portland and Lake Arrowhead.
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.
Parker Farm Road
Continue on Parker Farm Road
4.58 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Rain Showers Likely then Light Rain Likely leaving Portland and Chance Rain Showers near Lake Arrowhead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portland to Lake Arrowhead?
The road trip is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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 14.7 miles from Portland and 14.8 miles from Lake Arrowhead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.40 one way or $8.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Light Rain Likely around Portland and Chance Rain Showers near Lake Arrowhead.
Stop Ideas Near Standish
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 Standish.
Portland Transportation Center
Saco Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Freeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Lake Arrowhead. Straight-line distance: 23.79 mi (38.29 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 Lake Arrowhead
Lake Arrowhead is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.6636900, -70.7347800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Arrowhead (-70.73478, 43.66369)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.23 | $4.40 | $8.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $6.65 | $13.30 |
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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