How far is Portland, ME from Lovell, ME?
The driving distance from Portland, ME to Lovell, ME is about 50.3 miles (81 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portland and Lovell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland and Lovell.
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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
1835 ft · 37 sec · High Street
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Continue on Forest Avenue
4.4 mi · 6 min · Forest Avenue
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Continue on Bridgton Road
3.8 mi · 8 min · Bridgton Road
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Continue on Roosevelt Trail
4.2 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Roosevelt Trail
88 m · 10 sec · Roosevelt Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Roosevelt Trail
20.5 mi · 30 min · Roosevelt Trail
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Continue on Portland Road
4.3 mi · 5 min · Portland Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 km · 46 sec · Main Street
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Continue on North High Street
5.5 mi · 6 min · North High Street
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Turn right onto Knights Hill Road
5.8 mi · 14 min · Knights Hill Road
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Turn straight onto Lovell Road
1063 ft · 21 sec · Lovell Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
660 ft · 18 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portland and Lovell.
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.
Roosevelt Trail
Exit the roundabout onto Roosevelt Trail
20.5 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Sunny leaving Portland and Sunny near Lovell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portland to Lovell?
The road trip is about 50.3 miles (81 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Raymond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Portland and 25.2 miles from Lovell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.02 one way or $14.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Portland and Sunny near Lovell.
Stop Ideas Near Raymond
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 Raymond.
Freeport
Portland Transportation Center
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Old Orchard Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Lovell. Straight-line distance: 45.22 mi (72.77 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 Lovell
Town in Oxford County, Maine, United States
| Population | 1,142 |
| Coordinates | 44.1267400, -70.8917300 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lovell (-70.89173, 44.12674)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $7.02 | $14.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.93 | $15.87 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.65 | $17.29 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.67 | $21.35 |
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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