How far is Portland, ME from Mount Vernon, ME?

The driving distance from Portland, ME to Mount Vernon, ME is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.82 mi
01h 36m
Flight
59.84 mi
96.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.84 mi
Kilometers
96.3 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.82 mi
Kilometers
112.37 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Vernon
Mon, May 25, 11:21 PM EDT
Return by in Portland
Tue, May 26, 12:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portland
2026-05-25T21:45
Arrive Mount Vernon
Mon, May 25, 11:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 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
Lewiston
ME

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

From Portland
34.9 mi
00h 48m
To Mount Vernon
34.9 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Memorial Day

Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
65°F
Memorial Day

Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Portland and Mount Vernon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Portland and Mount Vernon.

  1. 1

    Start on Congress Street

    148 m · 20 sec · Congress Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Brown Street

    589 ft · 30 sec · Brown Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cumberland Avenue

    1233 ft · 30 sec · Cumberland Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto High Street

    1835 ft · 37 sec · High Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Forest Avenue

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Forest Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    61 m · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Allen Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Allen Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    80 m · 7 sec · Washington Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Auburn Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Auburn Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Gray Road

    2967 ft · 1 min · Gray Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    957 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: Lewiston, Augusta

    854 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    14.1 mi · 15 min · Maine Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Maine Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn

    1630 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Washington Street

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Minot Avenue

    2665 ft · 41 sec · Minot Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Court Street

    2156 ft · 37 sec · Court Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Route 202

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

  21. 21

    Continue on US Route 202

    1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202

  22. 22

    Continue on Route 202

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  23. 23

    Continue on US Route 202

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202

  24. 24

    Continue on US 202

    6.4 mi · 7 min · US 202

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Route 133

    1.1 km · 1 min · Route 133

  26. 26

    Continue on Lake Street

    1517 ft · 26 sec · Lake Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Route 133

    1.3 km · 1 min · Route 133

  28. 28

    Continue on Readfield Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Readfield Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Winthrop Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Winthrop Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on Chimney Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Chimney Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Pond Road

    6 mi · 11 min · Pond Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Pond Road

    42 m · 3 sec · Pond Road

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pond Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Portland and Mount Vernon.

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
34 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
22.2 mi · 32%
Main Street
6.98 mi · 10%
US 202
6.73 mi · 10%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 9%
Pond Road
6.05 mi · 9%
Washington Street
4.23 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
59.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewiston
00h 48m from Portland
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Portland and Rain Showers near Mount Vernon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Portland to Mount Vernon?

The road trip is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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 34.9 miles from Portland and 34.9 miles from Mount Vernon.

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

The direct path is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.70 one way or $19.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Portland and Rain Showers near Mount Vernon.

Stop Ideas Near Lewiston

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

29 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

31 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

38 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Augusta, ME

44 mi away
9 Industrial Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Mount Vernon. Straight-line distance: 59.84 mi (96.3 km).

Portland

#1 Portland

The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine.

Population66,803
Coordinates43.6573700, -70.2589000
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Mount Vernon

#2 Mount Vernon

Town in Kennebec County, Maine

Population1,706
Coordinates44.5011800, -69.9875600
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: Portland (-70.2589, 43.65737)
End: Mount Vernon (-69.98756, 44.50118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.46 gal
9.33 L · about $9.70
Round trip
$19.41
4.92 gal · 18.66 L
Estimated CO2
21.9 kg one way
Round trip: 43.7 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.70 $19.41
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.96 $21.93
Premium $4.86 $11.95 $23.90
Diesel $6.00 $14.75 $29.51

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Portland and Mount Vernon. The current time is 21:45:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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