How far is Portland, ME from Long Island, ME?

The driving distance from Portland, ME to Long Island, ME is about 7 miles (11.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.97 mi
00h 54m
Flight
4.76 mi
7.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.76 mi
Kilometers
7.66 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.97 mi
Kilometers
11.21 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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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 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Island
Sun, Apr 26, 4:32 PM EDT
Return by in Portland
Sun, Apr 26, 5:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portland
2026-04-26T15:37
Arrive Long Island
Sun, Apr 26, 4:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 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

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
South Portland
ME

City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA

From Portland
3.5 mi
00h 27m
To Long Island
3.5 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
48°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Portland and Long Island.

  1. 1

    Start on Congress Street

    1654 ft · 1 min · Congress Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    1544 ft · 44 sec · Franklin Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Maine State Pier

    668 ft · 29 sec · Maine State Pier

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    57 m · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Portland - Little Diamond

    2.1 mi · 15 min · Portland - Little Diamond

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Little Diamond - Great Diamond

    1.4 km · 7 min · Little Diamond - Great Diamond

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Great Diamond - Diamond Cove

    2.8 mi · 28 min · Great Diamond - Diamond Cove

  8. 8

    Continue on Ponce Landing

    105 m · 19 sec · Ponce Landing

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Island Avenue

    2131 ft · 2 min · Island Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Parson Lane

    14 m · 2 sec · Parson Lane

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Parson Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
157.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Great Diamond - Diamond Cove
2.81 mi · 40%
Portland - Little Diamond
2.06 mi · 30%
Little Diamond - Great Diamond
0.85 mi · 12%
Island Avenue
0.4 mi · 6%
Congress Street
0.31 mi · 4%
Franklin Street
0.29 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Great Diamond - Diamond Cove

Turn right onto Great Diamond - Diamond Cove

2.81 mi · 00h 28m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
4.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Portland
00h 27m from Portland
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Portland and Partly Sunny near Long Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Portland to Long Island?

The road trip is about 7 miles (11.2 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

South Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from Portland and 3.5 miles from Long Island.

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

The direct path is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.99 one way or $1.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Portland and Partly Sunny near Long Island.

Stop Ideas Near South Portland

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Portland, 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 South Portland.

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

4 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

18 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

23 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Freeport

26 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Long Island. Straight-line distance: 4.76 mi (7.66 km).

Portland

#1 Portland

The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine.

Population66,803
Coordinates43.6573700, -70.2589000
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Long Island

#2 Long Island

Town in Maine, United States

Population239
Coordinates43.6842500, -70.1711600
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Portland (-70.2589, 43.65737)
End: Long Island (-70.17116, 43.68425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.25 gal
0.93 L · about $0.99
Round trip
$1.97
0.5 gal · 1.86 L
Estimated CO2
2.2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.4 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $0.99 $1.97
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.11 $2.23
Premium $4.86 $1.21 $2.43
Diesel $6.00 $1.50 $3.00

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Portland and Long Island. The current time is 15:37:36.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.