How far is Portland, ME from Vassalboro, ME?

The driving distance from Portland, ME to Vassalboro, ME is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
68.9 mi
01h 23m
Flight
62.47 mi
100.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.47 mi
Kilometers
100.54 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.9 mi
Kilometers
110.89 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vassalboro
Sat, May 30, 12:34 PM EDT
Return by in Portland
Sat, May 30, 1:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portland
2026-05-30T11:10
Arrive Vassalboro
Sat, May 30, 12:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 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
Bowdoinham
ME

City in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States of America

From Portland
34.4 mi
00h 41m
To Vassalboro
34.5 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph NE
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    46.3 mi · 52 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 3: Augusta, Belfast

    767 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    834 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Augusta Bypass

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Augusta Bypass

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Riverside Drive

    9.8 mi · 15 min · Riverside Drive

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Riverside Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Franklin Street
46.9 mi · 68%
Maine Turnpike
9.8 mi · 14%
Riverside Drive
9.76 mi · 14%
Augusta Bypass
1.67 mi · 2%
Cumberland Avenue
0.33 mi
ME 3
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

Franklin Street

Merge slight left

46.3 mi · 00h 52m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
62.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowdoinham
00h 41m from Portland
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Portland and Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny near Vassalboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Bowdoinham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.4 miles from Portland and 34.5 miles from Vassalboro.

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

The direct path is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.59 one way or $19.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Portland and Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny near Vassalboro.

Stop Ideas Near Bowdoinham

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

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

BUS

Bath, Maine

12 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

12 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

17 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

24 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Vassalboro. Straight-line distance: 62.47 mi (100.54 km).

Portland

#1 Portland

The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine.

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

#2 Vassalboro

City in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America

Population4,420
Coordinates44.4592300, -69.6775500
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Portland (-70.2589, 43.65737)
End: Vassalboro (-69.67755, 44.45923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.43 gal
9.2 L · about $9.59
Round trip
$19.17
4.86 gal · 18.4 L
Estimated CO2
21.6 kg one way
Round trip: 43.2 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.59 $19.17
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.83 $21.66
Premium $4.86 $11.80 $23.61
Diesel $6.00 $14.57 $29.15

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Portland and Vassalboro. The current time is 11:10:12.

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.