How far is Portland, ME from Shapleigh, ME?

The driving distance from Portland, ME to Shapleigh, ME is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
41.86 mi
00h 59m
Flight
30.57 mi
49.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.57 mi
Kilometers
49.19 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.86 mi
Kilometers
67.37 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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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 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shapleigh
Sun, Apr 19, 2:14 AM EDT
Return by in Portland
Sun, Apr 19, 3:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portland
2026-04-19T01:15
Arrive Shapleigh
Sun, Apr 19, 2:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 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
Biddeford
ME

City in York County, Maine

From Portland
20.9 mi
00h 29m
To Shapleigh
20.9 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    797 ft · 20 sec · High Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Park Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Congress Street

    539 ft · 16 sec · Congress Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Fore River Parkway

    1275 ft · 25 sec · Fore River Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    943 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    11.6 mi · 12 min · Maine Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 111: Biddeford

    1.2 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Alfred Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Alfred Road

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Alfred Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Biddeford Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Biddeford Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Sanford Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Sanford Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Shaws Ridge Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Shaws Ridge Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Bridge Street

    544 ft · 11 sec · Bridge Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight right

    41 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Emery Mills Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Emery Mills Road

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Shapleigh Corner Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Shapleigh Corner Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Shapleigh Corner Road

    65 m · 4 sec · Shapleigh Corner Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shapleigh Corner Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
11.6 mi · 28%
Alfred Road
8.23 mi · 20%
Fore River Parkway
5.05 mi · 12%
Shapleigh Corner Road
2.84 mi · 7%
Sanford Road
2.4 mi · 6%
Main Street
2.26 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

11.6 mi · 00h 12m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
30.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Biddeford
00h 29m from Portland
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Portland and Rain Showers Likely near Shapleigh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Biddeford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Portland and 20.9 miles from Shapleigh.

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

The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.84 one way or $11.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Portland and Rain Showers Likely near Shapleigh.

Stop Ideas Near Biddeford

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

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

RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

1 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

7 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

22 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

23 mi away
696 Sanford Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Shapleigh. Straight-line distance: 30.57 mi (49.19 km).

Portland

#1 Portland

The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine.

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

#2 Shapleigh

Town in Maine

Population2,769
Coordinates43.5406400, -70.8481200
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Start: Portland (-70.2589, 43.65737)
End: Shapleigh (-70.84812, 43.54064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.59 L · about $5.84
Round trip
$11.68
2.96 gal · 11.18 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.84 $11.68
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.60 $13.19
Premium $4.86 $7.19 $14.38
Diesel $6.00 $8.88 $17.75

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Portland and Shapleigh. The current time is 01:15:41.

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.