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

The driving distance from Raymond, ME to City of Portland, ME is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.82 mi
04h 48m
Flight
23.15 mi
37.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.15 mi
Kilometers
37.26 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.82 mi
Kilometers
41.56 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

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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 04h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Portland
Sun, May 3, 3:25 AM EDT
Return by in Raymond
Sun, May 3, 8:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raymond
2026-05-02T22:37
Arrive City of Portland
Sun, May 3, 3:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 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
7:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Raymond
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
Little Falls
ME

Census-designated place within the town of Gorham in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

From Raymond
12.9 mi
02h 24m
To City of Portland
12.9 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
City of Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
50°F
Saturday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2665 ft · 56 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Merge slight right onto Roosevelt Trail

    7.7 mi · 13 min · Roosevelt Trail

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Roosevelt Trail

    86 m · 10 sec · Roosevelt Trail

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Roosevelt Trail

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Trail

  5. 5

    Continue on Bridgton Road

    3.8 mi · 8 min · Bridgton Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Forest Avenue

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Forest Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Marginal Way

    2841 ft · 1 min · Marginal Way

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Franklin Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Maine State Pier

    668 ft · 29 sec · Maine State Pier

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    57 m · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island

    2.5 mi · 20 min · Portland - Peaks Island

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    65 m · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Welch Street

    1078 ft · 50 sec · Welch Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Oakland Avenue

    594 ft · 26 sec · Oakland Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street

    107 m · 15 sec · Whitehead Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    1046 ft · 46 sec · Seashore Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    3044 ft · 2 min · Seashore Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Seashore Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Raymond 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roosevelt Trail
11.9 mi · 46%
Forest Avenue
4.37 mi · 17%
Bridgton Road
3.81 mi · 15%
Portland - Peaks Island
2.58 mi · 10%
Seashore Avenue
0.77 mi · 3%
Franklin Street
0.72 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Roosevelt Trail

Merge slight right onto Roosevelt Trail

7.68 mi · 00h 13m

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
04h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
23.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Little Falls
02h 24m from Raymond
Leave By
7:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Raymond 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 Raymond to City of Portland?

The road trip is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?

Little Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Raymond and 12.9 miles from City of Portland.

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

The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.59 one way or $7.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Little Falls

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

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

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

14 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

24 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

26 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Freeport

29 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Raymond and City of Portland. Straight-line distance: 23.15 mi (37.26 km).

Raymond

#1 Raymond

Town in Maine

Population4,550
Coordinates43.9014600, -70.4703300
Altitude84
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: Main Street (-70.469966, 43.901769)
End: Seashore Avenue (-70.181795, 43.65347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.45 L · about $3.59
Round trip
$7.18
1.82 gal · 6.9 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.59 $7.18
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.06 $8.11
Premium $4.86 $4.42 $8.84
Diesel $6.00 $5.46 $10.91

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Raymond and City of Portland. The current time is 22:37:48.

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.