How far is Portland, ME from New Sharon, ME?

The driving distance from Portland, ME to New Sharon, ME is about 82.1 miles (132.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.08 mi
01h 42m
Flight
68.89 mi
110.86 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Portland.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.89 mi
Kilometers
110.86 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.08 mi
Kilometers
132.1 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Sharon
Sun, May 31, 9:45 AM EDT
Return by in Portland
Sun, May 31, 11:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portland
2026-05-31T08:03
Arrive New Sharon
Sun, May 31, 9:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Richmond
ME

Town in Maine, United States of America

From Portland
41 mi
00h 51m
To New Sharon
41.1 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Portland and New Sharon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Portland and New Sharon.

  1. 1

    Start on Congress Street

    40 m · 12 sec · Congress Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    158 m · 22 sec · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cumberland Avenue

    1719 ft · 48 sec · Cumberland Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    1945 ft · 37 sec · Franklin Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    46.3 mi · 52 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 3: Augusta, Belfast

    767 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on ME 3: Augusta, Belfast

    130 m · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Alfond Roundabout

    73 m · 4 sec · Augusta Bypass

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto Augusta Bypass

    1837 ft · 24 sec · Augusta Bypass

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bonenfant Roundabout

    36 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary

    80 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Old Belgrade Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Old Belgrade Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Civic Center Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Civic Center Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Belgrade Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Belgrade Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Augusta Road

    14.5 mi · 21 min · Augusta Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Mile Hill Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Mile Hill Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mercer Road

    1.3 km · 55 sec · Mercer Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Falls Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Portland and New Sharon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Franklin Street
46.9 mi · 57%
Augusta Road
14.5 mi · 18%
Maine Turnpike
9.8 mi · 12%
Mile Hill Road
4.45 mi · 5%
Belgrade Road
2.06 mi · 3%
Civic Center Drive
1.32 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Franklin Street

Merge slight left

46.3 mi · 00h 52m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
68.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond
00h 51m from Portland
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Portland and Rain Showers Likely near New Sharon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Portland to New Sharon?

The road trip is about 82.1 miles (132.1 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41 miles from Portland and 41.1 miles from New Sharon.

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

The direct path is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.44 one way or $22.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Portland and Rain Showers Likely near New Sharon.

Stop Ideas Near Richmond

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

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

BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

14 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

19 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

22 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

23 mi away
101 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portland and New Sharon. Straight-line distance: 68.89 mi (110.86 km).

Portland

#1 Portland

The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine.

Population66,803
Coordinates43.6573700, -70.2589000
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
New Sharon

#2 New Sharon

City in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States of America

Population1,424
Coordinates44.6389500, -70.0156100
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Start: Portland (-70.2589, 43.65737)
End: New Sharon (-70.01561, 44.63895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.9 gal
10.96 L · about $11.44
Round trip
$22.88
5.8 gal · 21.92 L
Estimated CO2
25.8 kg one way
Round trip: 51.5 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.44 $22.88
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.93 $25.85
Premium $4.86 $14.09 $28.18
Diesel $6.00 $17.39 $34.78

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Portland and New Sharon. The current time is 08:03:31.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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