How far is Portland, ME from Rangeley, ME?
The driving distance from Portland, ME to Rangeley, ME is about 117.6 miles (189.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.
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.
City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portland and Rangeley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland and Rangeley.
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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
9.5 mi · 11 min · Federal Road
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Continue on Bridge Street
155 m · 11 sec · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
8.1 mi · 9 min · Main Street
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Take the exit slight left
638 ft · 14 sec
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Take the exit slight left
39 m · 5 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto United States Highway 2
825 ft · 18 sec · United States Highway 2
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Continue on US Route 2 East
1620 ft · 36 sec · US Route 2 East
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Weld Road
8.2 mi · 14 min · Weld Road
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Continue on School Street
5 mi · 9 min · School Street
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Continue on Church Street
1760 ft · 35 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Phillips Road
5.9 mi · 10 min · Phillips Road
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Continue on Weld Road
5.9 mi · 9 min · Weld Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rangeley Road
8.3 mi · 12 min · Rangeley Road
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Continue on Main Street
11.8 mi · 18 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Pond Street
528 ft · 23 sec · Pond Street
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Continue on High Street
129 m · 19 sec · High Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · High Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portland and Rangeley.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Portland and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Rangeley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portland to Rangeley?
The road trip is about 117.6 miles (189.2 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Livermore Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.7 miles from Portland and 58.8 miles from Rangeley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 1:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.37 one way or $32.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Portland and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Rangeley.
Stop Ideas Near Livermore Falls
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 Livermore Falls.
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Brunswick Maine Street Station
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Freeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Rangeley. Straight-line distance: 92.42 mi (148.73 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 Rangeley
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 1,151 |
| Coordinates | 44.9664400, -70.6428500 |
| Altitude | 469 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rangeley (-70.64285, 44.96644)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $16.37 | $32.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $18.50 | $36.99 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $20.16 | $40.32 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $24.89 | $49.78 |
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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