How far is Portland, ME from Rockport, ME?

The driving distance from Portland, ME to Rockport, ME is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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
79.6 mi
01h 54m
Flight
69.22 mi
111.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.22 mi
Kilometers
111.4 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.6 mi
Kilometers
128.11 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockport
Tue, May 5, 10:25 AM EDT
Return by in Portland
Tue, May 5, 12:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portland
2026-05-05T08:31
Arrive Rockport
Tue, May 5, 10:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 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
Westport
ME

Township in Lincoln County, North Carolina

From Portland
39.8 mi
00h 57m
To Rockport
39.8 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph S
Destination
53°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 44 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

    22 mi · 26 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Mill Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Route 1

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Route 1

  12. 12

    Continue on Bath Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Bath Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Route 1

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Route 1

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Route 1

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Route 1

  16. 16

    Continue on Atlantic Highway

    9.1 mi · 13 min · Atlantic Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Camden Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Camden Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Farwell Drive

    1745 ft · 27 sec · Farwell Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on West Street

    4.4 mi · 8 min · West Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pascal Avenue

    103 m · 11 sec · Pascal Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Ship Street

    42 m · 11 sec · Ship Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    21 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Franklin Street
22.7 mi · 28%
Route 1
19 mi · 24%
Mill Street
9.16 mi · 12%
Atlantic Highway
9.13 mi · 11%
Camden Road
6.34 mi · 8%
West Street
4.4 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Franklin Street

Merge slight left

22 mi · 00h 26m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
69.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westport
00h 57m from Portland
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Portland and Mostly Sunny near Rockport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Westport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Portland and 39.8 miles from Rockport.

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

The direct path is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.09 one way or $22.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Portland and Mostly Sunny near Rockport.

Stop Ideas Near Westport

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

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

BUS

Bath, Maine

9 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

11 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

18 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

21 mi away
167 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Rockport. Straight-line distance: 69.22 mi (111.4 km).

Portland

#1 Portland

The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine.

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

#2 Rockport

Rockport is a town in Knox County in the state of Maine.

Population3,389
Coordinates44.1845200, -69.0761500
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Portland (-70.2589, 43.65737)
End: Rockport (-69.07615, 44.18452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.63 L · about $11.09
Round trip
$22.17
5.62 gal · 21.26 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.09 $22.17
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.52 $25.05
Premium $4.86 $13.65 $27.30
Diesel $6.00 $16.85 $33.70

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 05, 2026

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

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.