How far is Portland, ME from Limestone, ME?
The driving distance from Portland, ME to Limestone, ME is about 301.8 miles (485.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 253.8 miles (408.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 48m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portland and Limestone.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland and Limestone.
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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
46.3 mi · 52 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
198.3 mi · 3 hr 27 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Houlton, Presque Isle
1444 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto North Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · North Street
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Continue on North Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · North Road
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Continue on US Highway 1
1.1 km · 55 sec · US Highway 1
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Continue on Route 1
6.4 mi · 10 min · Route 1
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Continue on Main Road
6.7 mi · 11 min · Main Road
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Continue on Route 1
2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 1
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Continue on Military Road
1649 ft · 40 sec · Military Road
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Continue on Main Street
3090 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn straight onto Bridge Street
547 ft · 9 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Fort Street
5.8 mi · 9 min · Fort Street
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Continue on Houlton Road
12 mi · 18 min · Houlton Road
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Continue on Presque Isle Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Presque Isle Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
1072 ft · 20 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Limestone Road
8.4 mi · 12 min · Limestone Road
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Continue on Fort Fairfield Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Fort Fairfield Road
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Continue on Main Street
3195 ft · 60 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Trafton Avenue
22 m · 3 sec · Trafton Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Trafton Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portland and Limestone.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
198 mi · 03h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Portland and Slight Chance Light Snow then Chance Light Rain near Limestone.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portland to Limestone?
The road trip is about 301.8 miles (485.7 km) and usually takes 05h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Greenbush is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.8 miles from Portland and 151 miles from Limestone.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 253.8 miles (408.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 48 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.01 one way or $84.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Portland and Slight Chance Light Snow then Chance Light Rain near Limestone.
Stop Ideas Near Greenbush
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 Greenbush.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Limestone. Straight-line distance: 253.85 mi (408.53 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 Limestone
Town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States
| Population | 2,164 |
| Coordinates | 46.9086600, -67.8258500 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Limestone (-67.82585, 46.90866)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 486 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 45m |
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 | $42.01 | $84.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $47.47 | $94.93 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $51.74 | $103.48 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $63.87 | $127.74 |
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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