How far is Portland, ME from Madawaska, ME?
The driving distance from Portland, ME to Madawaska, ME is about 334.8 miles (538.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 272.2 miles (438 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 59m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America
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 Madawaska.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland and Madawaska.
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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
160.7 mi · 2 hr 49 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 158: Sherman, Patten
1493 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left
21 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
1898 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Station Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Station Road
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Continue on Route 11
933 ft · 16 sec · Route 11
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Continue on Station Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Station Road
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Continue on South Patten Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · South Patten Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on North Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · North Road
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Continue on Aroostook Scenic Highway
30.2 mi · 45 min · Aroostook Scenic Highway
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Continue on Masardis Road
11.7 mi · 17 min · Masardis Road
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Continue on Main Street
2216 ft · 43 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Station Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Station Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Portage Road
15.3 mi · 23 min · Portage Road
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Continue on Aroostook Road
30.6 mi · 45 min · Aroostook Road
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2301 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Clair-Fort Kent Bridge
1042 ft · 23 sec · Clair-Fort Kent Bridge
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Keep slight right to continue on Clair-Fort Kent Bridge
64 m · 13 sec · Clair-Fort Kent Bridge
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Rue Principale
1.4 mi · 3 min · Rue Principale
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Continue on Route 161
1.6 mi · 2 min · Route 161
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Continue on Route 120
3.1 mi · 5 min · Route 120
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Continue on Rue Principale
2.7 mi · 4 min · Rue Principale
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Continue on Route 120
2.9 mi · 4 min · Route 120
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Continue on Rue Centrale
2.1 mi · 3 min · Rue Centrale
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Continue on Route 120
2288 ft · 39 sec · Route 120
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Continue on Rue Saint-François
5.3 mi · 8 min · Rue Saint-François
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Turn right onto Rue Bridge
107 m · 8 sec · Rue Bridge
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Continue on Rue Bridge
988 ft · 27 sec · Rue Bridge
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Continue on Bridge Street
794 ft · 22 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Vital Drive
888 ft · 31 sec · Vital Drive
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto North 6th Avenue
14 m · 2 sec · North 6th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 6th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portland and Madawaska.
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
161 mi · 02h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Portland and Chance Rain Showers near Madawaska.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portland to Madawaska?
The road trip is about 334.8 miles (538.8 km) and usually takes 06h 59m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Howland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.3 miles from Portland and 167.5 miles from Madawaska.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 272.2 miles (438 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.6 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.59 one way or $93.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Portland and Chance Rain Showers near Madawaska.
Stop Ideas Near Howland
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 Howland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Madawaska. Straight-line distance: 272.15 mi (437.99 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 Madawaska
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 3,715 |
| Coordinates | 47.3553200, -68.3217100 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| Country | United States |
End: Madawaska (-68.32171, 47.35532)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 539 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 10m |
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 | $46.59 | $93.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $52.64 | $105.27 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $57.37 | $114.75 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $70.82 | $141.65 |
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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