How far is Rangeley, ME from Portland, ME?

The driving distance from Rangeley, ME to Portland, ME is about 133.7 miles (215.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
133.73 mi
02h 36m
Flight
92.42 mi
148.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.42 mi
Kilometers
148.73 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.73 mi
Kilometers
215.21 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portland
Thu, Apr 23, 2:59 AM EDT
Return by in Rangeley
Thu, Apr 23, 5:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rangeley
2026-04-23T00:23
Arrive Portland
Thu, Apr 23, 2:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rangeley
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
Livermore Falls
ME

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States of America

From Rangeley
58.9 mi
01h 18m
To Portland
74.8 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW
Destination
48°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on High Street

    129 m · 19 sec · High Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Pond Street

    528 ft · 29 sec · Pond Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    11.8 mi · 18 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Rangeley Road

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Rangeley Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Weld Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Weld Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Phillips Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Phillips Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Church Street

    1760 ft · 35 sec · Church Street

  8. 8

    Continue on School Street

    5 mi · 9 min · School Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Weld Road

    8.2 mi · 14 min · Weld Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto US Route 2 East

    1620 ft · 35 sec · US Route 2 East

  12. 12

    Continue on United States Highway 2

    153 m · 11 sec · United States Highway 2

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Maine Route 4 Southbound

    952 ft · 21 sec · Maine Route 4 Southbound

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Main Street

    8 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    155 m · 6 sec · Bridge Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Federal Road

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Federal Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Auburn Road

    12.7 mi · 14 min · Auburn Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Turner Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Turner Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Center Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Center Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Union Street Bypass

    2191 ft · 30 sec · Union Street Bypass

  21. 21

    Continue on Minot Avenue

    1.1 km · 51 sec · Minot Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Washington Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Street

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    762 ft · 19 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    2668 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.7 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 16 min · Maine Turnpike

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 26, ME 100: West Falmouth

    2933 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight right

    46 m · 4 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Gray Road

    2829 ft · 1 min · Gray Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Auburn Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Auburn Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Allen Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Allen Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Forest Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Forest Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Portland Street

    1301 ft · 36 sec · Portland Street

  34. 34

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Preble Street

    720 ft · 29 sec · Preble Street

  35. 35

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Congress Street

    48 m · 5 sec · Congress Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Congress Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
36 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
22.3 mi · 17%
Main Street
20.6 mi · 15%
Weld Road
14.1 mi · 11%
Auburn Road
12.7 mi · 9%
Federal Road
9.47 mi · 7%
Rangeley Road
8.3 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

14.6 mi · 00h 16m

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
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.3 mi
92.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livermore Falls
01h 18m from Rangeley
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Rangeley and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 133.7 miles (215.2 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Livermore Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.9 miles from Rangeley and 74.8 miles from Portland.

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

The direct path is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.3 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 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.62 one way or $37.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Livermore Falls

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

34 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

66 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

67 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

69 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rangeley and Portland. Straight-line distance: 92.42 mi (148.73 km).

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#1 Rangeley

Town in Maine, United States

Population1,151
Coordinates44.9664400, -70.6428500
Altitude469
CountryUnited States
Portland

#2 Portland

The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine.

Population66,803
Coordinates43.6573700, -70.2589000
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: High Street (-70.642795, 44.966496)
End: Congress Street (-70.259094, 43.657504)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 215 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.72 gal
17.86 L · about $18.62
Round trip
$37.24
9.44 gal · 35.72 L
Estimated CO2
41.9 kg one way
Round trip: 83.9 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $18.62 $37.24
Mid-grade $4.46 $21.04 $42.07
Premium $4.86 $22.93 $45.86
Diesel $6.00 $28.31 $56.61

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 Rangeley and Portland. The current time is 00:23:12.

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.