How far is Portland, ME from Waldoboro, ME?

The driving distance from Portland, ME to Waldoboro, ME is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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
62.81 mi
01h 29m
Flight
53.39 mi
85.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.39 mi
Kilometers
85.93 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.81 mi
Kilometers
101.08 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waldoboro
Thu, Apr 23, 12:33 AM EDT
Return by in Portland
Thu, Apr 23, 2:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portland
2026-04-22T23:03
Arrive Waldoboro
Thu, Apr 23, 12:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 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
Bath
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Portland
31.4 mi
00h 44m
To Waldoboro
31.4 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
46°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3 mi · 4 min · Atlantic Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    2810 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Franklin Street
22.7 mi · 36%
Route 1
19 mi · 30%
Mill Street
9.16 mi · 15%
Bath Road
4.01 mi · 6%
Atlantic Highway
2.97 mi · 5%
Main Street
1.53 mi · 2%
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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
53.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bath
00h 44m from Portland
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Portland and Chance Rain Showers near Waldoboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Bath is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Portland and 31.4 miles from Waldoboro.

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

The direct path is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.76 one way or $17.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Portland and Chance Rain Showers near Waldoboro.

Stop Ideas Near Bath

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

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

BUS

Bath, Maine

10 State Rd
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

9 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

14 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

23 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Waldoboro. Straight-line distance: 53.39 mi (85.93 km).

Portland

#1 Portland

The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine.

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

#2 Waldoboro

Town in Maine, United States

Population5,078
Coordinates44.0953600, -69.3756000
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Portland (-70.2589, 43.65737)
End: Waldoboro (-69.3756, 44.09536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.22 gal
8.39 L · about $8.76
Round trip
$17.52
4.44 gal · 16.78 L
Estimated CO2
19.7 kg one way
Round trip: 39.5 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.76 $17.52
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.89 $19.79
Premium $4.86 $10.78 $21.57
Diesel $6.00 $13.31 $26.63

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Portland and Waldoboro. The current time is 23:03:04.

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.