How far is Portland, ME from Limington, ME?

The driving distance from Portland, ME to Limington, ME is about 26.7 miles (43 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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
26.7 mi
00h 43m
Flight
23.16 mi
37.27 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.16 mi
Kilometers
37.27 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.7 mi
Kilometers
42.97 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Limington
Sun, Apr 19, 1:58 AM EDT
Return by in Portland
Sun, Apr 19, 2:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portland
2026-04-19T01:14
Arrive Limington
Sun, Apr 19, 1:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 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
13.3 mi
00h 21m
To Limington
13.4 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.6 km · 1 min · State Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Ossipee Trail East

    973 ft · 17 sec · Ossipee Trail East

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ossipee Trail

    21 m · 1 sec · Ossipee Trail

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Ossipee Trail

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ossipee Trail West

    36 m · 3 sec · Ossipee Trail West

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail West

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Ossipee Trail West

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Sokokis Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Sokokis Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sokokis Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ossipee Trail
9.93 mi · 37%
Main Street
3.71 mi · 14%
Ossipee Trail West
2.92 mi · 11%
Sokokis Avenue
2 mi · 7%
Stroudwater Street
1.73 mi · 6%
Congress Street
1.6 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Ossipee Trail

Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail

9.91 mi · 00h 15m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
23.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gorham
00h 21m from Portland
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Portland and Rain Showers Likely near Limington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.7 miles (43 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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 13.3 miles from Portland and 13.4 miles from Limington.

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

The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.71 one way or $7.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Portland and Rain Showers Likely near Limington.

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 Limington. Straight-line distance: 23.16 mi (37.27 km).

Portland

#1 Portland

The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine.

Population66,803
Coordinates43.6573700, -70.2589000
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Limington

#2 Limington

Town in Maine

Population3,961
Coordinates43.7317400, -70.7108900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Portland (-70.2589, 43.65737)
End: Limington (-70.71089, 43.73174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.57 L · about $3.71
Round trip
$7.42
1.88 gal · 7.14 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.71 $7.42
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.19 $8.38
Premium $4.86 $4.57 $9.13
Diesel $6.00 $5.64 $11.27

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Portland and Limington. The current time is 01:14:55.

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.