How far is Portland, ME from Minot, ME?
The driving distance from Portland, ME to Minot, ME is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portland and Minot.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland and Minot.
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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
2.6 mi · 4 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Miami Avenue
569 ft · 21 sec · Miami Avenue
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Turn left onto Washington Street South
849 ft · 13 sec · Washington Street South
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Turn right onto Rodman Road
1 mi · 2 min · Rodman Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hotel Road
703 ft · 28 sec · Hotel Road
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Turn left onto Minot Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · Minot Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Minot Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portland and Minot.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Portland and Chance Rain Showers near Minot.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portland to Minot?
The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Gray is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.2 miles from Portland and 18.2 miles from Minot.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.05 one way or $10.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Portland and Chance Rain Showers near Minot.
Stop Ideas Near Gray
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 Gray.
Freeport
Portland Transportation Center
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Bath, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Minot. Straight-line distance: 29.75 mi (47.87 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 Minot
Town in Androscoggin County, Maine
| Population | 2,595 |
| Coordinates | 44.0856300, -70.3200600 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| Country | United States |
End: Minot (-70.32006, 44.08563)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.05 | $10.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.70 | $11.41 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.22 | $12.44 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.68 | $15.35 |
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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