How far is Portland, ME from Mexico, ME?
The driving distance from Portland, ME to Mexico, ME is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64 miles (103 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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 43m.
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.
City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portland and Mexico.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland and Mexico.
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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
2.4 mi · 3 min · Forest Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
61 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto Allen Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Allen Avenue
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
80 m · 7 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Auburn Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Auburn Street
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Continue on Gray Road
2967 ft · 1 min · Gray Road
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Take the ramp left
957 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: Lewiston, Augusta
854 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
14.1 mi · 15 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
8.1 mi · 9 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn
1630 ft · 42 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street
4.2 mi · 6 min · Washington Street
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Merge slight right onto Minot Avenue
2665 ft · 39 sec · Minot Avenue
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Continue on Union Street Bypass
2067 ft · 31 sec · Union Street Bypass
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Merge slight right onto Center Street
2.9 mi · 4 min · Center Street
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Continue on Turner Road
2.9 mi · 3 min · Turner Road
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Continue on Auburn Road
12.7 mi · 14 min · Auburn Road
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Continue on Federal Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · Federal Road
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Turn left onto Canton Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Canton Road
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Continue on Turner Road
1011 ft · 17 sec · Turner Road
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Continue on Turner Street
3 mi · 4 min · Turner Street
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Continue on Pleasant Street
4 mi · 6 min · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Auburn Road
6.7 mi · 10 min · Auburn Road
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Continue on Oxford Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Oxford Road
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Continue on State Route 108
3.1 mi · 5 min · State Route 108
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Turn right onto Veterans Street
1513 ft · 32 sec · Veterans Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road
833 ft · 28 sec · River Road
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Continue on Main Street
2888 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Roxbury Road
1491 ft · 51 sec · Roxbury Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Roxbury Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portland and Mexico.
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.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
14.1 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Areas Of Fog leaving Portland and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mexico.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portland to Mexico?
The road trip is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Lewiston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.1 miles from Portland and 38.1 miles from Mexico.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64 miles (103 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 3:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.61 one way or $21.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Portland and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mexico.
Stop Ideas Near Lewiston
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 Lewiston.
Freeport
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Bath, Maine
Augusta, ME
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Mexico. Straight-line distance: 64.03 mi (103.04 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 Mexico
Town in Maine
| Population | 2,635 |
| Coordinates | 44.5609000, -70.5453400 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mexico (-70.54534, 44.5609)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.61 | $21.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.99 | $23.98 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.07 | $26.14 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $16.13 | $32.26 |
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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