How far is Portland, ME from Oxford, ME?

The driving distance from Portland, ME to Oxford, ME is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.8 miles (56 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.31 mi
01h 02m
Flight
34.79 mi
55.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.79 mi
Kilometers
55.99 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.31 mi
Kilometers
63.26 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oxford
Mon, Apr 27, 7:10 AM EDT
Return by in Portland
Mon, Apr 27, 8:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portland
2026-04-27T06:08
Arrive Oxford
Mon, Apr 27, 7:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 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
Gray
ME

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

From Portland
19.6 mi
00h 31m
To Oxford
19.6 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
66°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Portland and Oxford.

  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

    10.3 mi · 11 min · Maine Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 115, ME 4: Gray, New Gloucester

    1800 ft · 52 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Gray Road

    1242 ft · 35 sec · West Gray Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Maine Wildlife Park Way

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Maine Wildlife Park Way

  17. 17

    Continue on Shaker Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Shaker Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Maine Street

    10.5 mi · 16 min · Maine Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Pigeon Hill Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Pigeon Hill Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto King Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · King Street

  22. 22

    Continue on King Street

    1980 ft · 54 sec · King Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · King Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Street
10.5 mi · 27%
Maine Turnpike
10.3 mi · 26%
Shaker Road
3.2 mi · 8%
Main Street
2.72 mi · 7%
Pigeon Hill Road
2.6 mi · 7%
Forest Avenue
2.44 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Maine Street

Continue on Maine Street

10.5 mi · 00h 16m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
34.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gray
00h 31m from Portland
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Portland and Mostly Sunny near Oxford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Portland to Oxford?

The road trip is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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 19.6 miles from Portland and 19.6 miles from Oxford.

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

The direct path is about 34.8 miles (56 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Portland and Mostly Sunny near Oxford.

Stop Ideas Near Gray

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

19 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

26 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

32 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

41 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 34.79 mi (55.99 km).

Portland

#1 Portland

The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine.

Population66,803
Coordinates43.6573700, -70.2589000
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Oxford

#2 Oxford

Town in Oxford County, Maine, United States

Population4,102
Coordinates44.1317400, -70.4931100
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: Portland (-70.2589, 43.65737)
End: Oxford (-70.49311, 44.13174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.25 L · about $5.48
Round trip
$10.97
2.78 gal · 10.5 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.48 $10.97
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.20 $12.39
Premium $4.86 $6.75 $13.51
Diesel $6.00 $8.34 $16.67

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 · Apr 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Portland and Oxford. The current time is 06:08:42.

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.