How far is Randolph, ME from City of Portland, ME?

The driving distance from Randolph, ME to City of Portland, ME is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45 miles (72.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.61 mi
05h 00m
Flight
44.98 mi
72.39 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.98 mi
Kilometers
72.39 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.61 mi
Kilometers
86.28 km
Drive Time
05h 00m

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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 05h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Portland
Tue, May 5, 4:24 AM EDT
Return by in Randolph
Tue, May 5, 9:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Randolph
2026-05-04T23:23
Arrive City of Portland
Tue, May 5, 4:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:01 AM to 1:01 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Randolph
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Topsham
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Randolph
26.8 mi
02h 30m
To City of Portland
26.8 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
City of Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
58°F
Monday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Randolph and City of Portland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Randolph and City of Portland.

  1. 1

    Start on Water Street

    1049 ft · 35 sec · Water Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    2616 ft · 48 sec · Bridge Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Brunswick Avenue

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Brunswick Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1832 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    42.7 mi · 48 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1A

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Maine State Pier

    668 ft · 29 sec · Maine State Pier

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    57 m · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island

    2.5 mi · 20 min · Portland - Peaks Island

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    65 m · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Welch Street

    1078 ft · 50 sec · Welch Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Oakland Avenue

    594 ft · 26 sec · Oakland Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street

    107 m · 15 sec · Whitehead Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    1046 ft · 46 sec · Seashore Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    3044 ft · 2 min · Seashore Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Seashore Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Randolph and City of Portland.

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Brunswick Avenue
47.9 mi · 89%
Portland - Peaks Island
2.58 mi · 5%
US 1A
1.13 mi · 2%
Seashore Avenue
0.77 mi · 1%
Bridge Street
0.5 mi · 1%
Welch Street
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

Brunswick Avenue

Merge slight left

42.7 mi · 00h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
45 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Topsham
02h 30m from Randolph
Leave By
6:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Randolph and Mostly Sunny near City of Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Randolph to City of Portland?

The road trip is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km) and usually takes 05h 00m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Topsham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Randolph and 26.8 miles from City of Portland.

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

The direct path is about 45 miles (72.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.46 one way or $14.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Randolph and Mostly Sunny near City of Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Topsham

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

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

BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

4 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

13 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Bath, Maine

13 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

24 mi away
279 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Randolph and City of Portland. Straight-line distance: 44.98 mi (72.39 km).

Randolph

#1 Randolph

Census-designated place in Kennebec County, Maine

Population1,710
Coordinates44.2303500, -69.7667100
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
City of Portland

#2 City of Portland

The twenty-eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area.

Population653,115
Coordinates43.6470800, -70.1682300
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Water Street (-69.76693, 44.230318)
End: Seashore Avenue (-70.181795, 43.65347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.16 L · about $7.46
Round trip
$14.91
3.78 gal · 14.32 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.46 $14.91
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.42 $16.85
Premium $4.86 $9.18 $18.36
Diesel $6.00 $11.33 $22.67

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 Randolph and City of Portland. The current time is 23:23:28.

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.