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

The driving distance from Readfield, ME to City of Portland, ME is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 37m 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
68.46 mi
05h 18m
Flight
52.15 mi
83.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.15 mi
Kilometers
83.93 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.46 mi
Kilometers
110.17 km
Drive Time
05h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Portland
Sat, Apr 18, 4:15 PM EDT
Return by in Readfield
Sat, Apr 18, 9:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Readfield
2026-04-18T10:56
Arrive City of Portland
Sat, Apr 18, 4:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:19 AM to 1:19 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
6:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Readfield
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
Minot
ME

Town in Androscoggin County, Maine

From Readfield
32.7 mi
02h 39m
To City of Portland
35.7 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
City of Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
48°F
Saturday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Winthrop Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Winthrop Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Readfield Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Readfield Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Route 133

    1.4 km · 1 min · Route 133

  4. 4

    Continue on Lake Street

    1517 ft · 26 sec · Lake Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Route 133

    2717 ft · 46 sec · Route 133

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto US 202

    6.6 mi · 7 min · US 202

  7. 7

    Continue on US Route 202

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202

  8. 8

    Continue on Route 202

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  9. 9

    Continue on US Route 202

    1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202

  10. 10

    Continue on Route 202

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Court Street

    2156 ft · 39 sec · Court Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Minot Avenue

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Minot Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Washington Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    762 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    2668 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.7 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 16 min · Maine Turnpike

  19. 19

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

    2933 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    46 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Gray Road

    2829 ft · 1 min · Gray Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Auburn Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Auburn Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Allen Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Allen Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Forest Avenue

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Forest Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Marginal Way

    2841 ft · 1 min · Marginal Way

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Franklin Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Maine State Pier

    668 ft · 29 sec · Maine State Pier

  28. 28

    Turn slight right

    57 m · 14 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island

    2.5 mi · 20 min · Portland - Peaks Island

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    65 m · 16 sec

  31. 31

    Continue on Welch Street

    1078 ft · 50 sec · Welch Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Oakland Avenue

    594 ft · 26 sec · Oakland Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street

    107 m · 15 sec · Whitehead Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    1046 ft · 46 sec · Seashore Avenue

  35. 35

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    3044 ft · 2 min · Seashore Avenue

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Seashore Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Readfield 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
36 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
22.3 mi · 33%
US 202
6.58 mi · 10%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 10%
Main Street
4.88 mi · 7%
Washington Street
4.73 mi · 7%
Winthrop Road
3.15 mi · 5%
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 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 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
52.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minot
02h 39m from Readfield
Leave By
6:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Readfield and Mostly Cloudy near City of Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km) and usually takes 05h 18m 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?

Minot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.7 miles from Readfield and 35.7 miles from City of Portland.

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

The direct path is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.51 one way or $19.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Readfield and Mostly Cloudy near City of Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Minot

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

31 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

37 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

44 mi away
10 State Rd
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

48 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Readfield and City of Portland. Straight-line distance: 52.15 mi (83.93 km).

Readfield

#1 Readfield

City in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America

Population2,586
Coordinates44.3878500, -69.9667200
Altitude86
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: Winthrop Road (-69.966648, 44.387839)
End: Seashore Avenue (-70.181795, 43.65347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.14 L · about $9.51
Round trip
$19.01
4.82 gal · 18.28 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.51 $19.01
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.74 $21.48
Premium $4.86 $11.71 $23.42
Diesel $6.00 $14.45 $28.91

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Readfield and City of Portland. The current time is 10:56:47.

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.