How far is Portland, ME from Lisbon, ME?
The driving distance from Portland, ME to Lisbon, ME is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
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 Maine, United States
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 Lisbon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland and Lisbon.
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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
16.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit right toward ME 125, ME 136: Freeport, Durham
657 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto Mallett Drive
1117 ft · 29 sec · Mallett Drive
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Continue on Durham Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Durham Road
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Turn right onto Griffin Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Griffin Road
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Continue on Wardtown Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Wardtown Road
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Continue on Pinkham Brook Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Pinkham Brook Road
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Continue on State Route 9
112 m · 9 sec · State Route 9
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Continue on Canal Street
1269 ft · 46 sec · Canal Street
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Turn left onto Lisbon Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · Lisbon Street
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Turn sharp left onto Village Street
13 m · 1 sec · Village Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Village Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portland and Lisbon.
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
16.1 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Portland and Mostly Sunny near Lisbon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portland to Lisbon?
The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Freeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Portland and 15.7 miles from Lisbon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27 miles (43.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.34 one way or $8.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Portland and Mostly Sunny near Lisbon.
Stop Ideas Near Freeport
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 Freeport.
Freeport
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Bath, Maine
Portland Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Lisbon. Straight-line distance: 26.97 mi (43.4 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 Lisbon
Town in Maine, USA
| Population | 9,053 |
| Coordinates | 44.0314600, -70.1045000 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lisbon (-70.1045, 44.03146)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.34 | $8.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.90 | $9.81 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.60 | $13.19 |
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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