How far is Portland, ME from Readfield, ME?

The driving distance from Portland, ME to Readfield, ME is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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
60.43 mi
01h 19m
Flight
52.52 mi
84.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.52 mi
Kilometers
84.52 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.43 mi
Kilometers
97.25 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Readfield
Sat, Apr 18, 12:10 PM EDT
Return by in Portland
Sat, Apr 18, 1:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portland
2026-04-18T10:50
Arrive Readfield
Sat, Apr 18, 12:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 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
Auburn
ME

City in Maine, USA

From Portland
30.2 mi
00h 39m
To Readfield
30.2 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Winthrop Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winthrop Road

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
22.2 mi · 37%
US 202
6.73 mi · 11%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 11%
Main Street
4.88 mi · 8%
Washington Street
4.23 mi · 7%
Winthrop Road
3.15 mi · 5%
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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
52.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 39m from Portland
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Portland and Mostly Cloudy near Readfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.2 miles from Portland and 30.2 miles from Readfield.

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

The direct path is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.40 one way or $16.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Portland and Mostly Cloudy near Readfield.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

29 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

32 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

39 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Augusta, ME

45 mi away
9 Industrial Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Readfield. Straight-line distance: 52.52 mi (84.52 km).

Portland

#1 Portland

The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine.

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

#2 Readfield

City in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America

Population2,586
Coordinates44.3878500, -69.9667200
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Start: Portland (-70.2589, 43.65737)
End: Readfield (-69.96672, 44.38785)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.13 gal
8.07 L · about $8.40
Round trip
$16.81
4.26 gal · 16.14 L
Estimated CO2
18.9 kg one way
Round trip: 37.9 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.40 $16.81
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.49 $18.99
Premium $4.86 $10.35 $20.70
Diesel $6.00 $12.77 $25.55

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Portland and Readfield. The current time is 10:50:58.

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.