How far is Portland, ME from West Pownal, ME?
The driving distance from Portland, ME to West Pownal, ME is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portland and West Pownal.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland and West Pownal.
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Start on Congress Street
40 m · 12 sec · Congress Street
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Turn left onto Elm Street
158 m · 22 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right onto Cumberland Avenue
1719 ft · 44 sec · Cumberland Avenue
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
1945 ft · 37 sec · Franklin Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1614 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Yarmouth, Cumberland
1844 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
110 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Route 1
1.2 mi · 2 min · Route 1
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Turn slight right
72 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto York Street
87 m · 7 sec · York Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Walnut Hill Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Walnut Hill Road
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Continue on New Gloucester Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · New Gloucester Road
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Continue on Intervale Road
2786 ft · 56 sec · Intervale Road
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Turn right onto Freeport Road
2163 ft · 59 sec · Freeport Road
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Continue on Allen Road
2929 ft · 1 min · Allen Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Allen Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portland and West Pownal.
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.
Franklin Street
Merge slight left
8.95 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers leaving Portland and Light Rain near West Pownal.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portland to West Pownal?
The road trip is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Yarmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Portland and 11.2 miles from West Pownal.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.32 one way or $6.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Portland and Light Rain near West Pownal.
Stop Ideas Near Yarmouth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yarmouth.
Freeport
Portland Transportation Center
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Bath, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portland and West Pownal. Straight-line distance: 16.85 mi (27.11 km).
#1 Portland
The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine.
| Population | 66,803 |
| Coordinates | 43.6573700, -70.2589000 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Pownal
West Pownal is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.9006300, -70.2370000 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Pownal (-70.237, 43.90063)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.20 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.78 | $3.78 | $7.56 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $5.04 | $10.07 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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