How far is Readfield, ME from Portland, ME?

The driving distance from Readfield, ME to Portland, ME is about 64.6 miles (104 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.6 mi
01h 10m
Flight
52.52 mi
84.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.52 mi
Kilometers
84.52 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.6 mi
Kilometers
103.97 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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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 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portland
Sat, Apr 18, 10:31 AM EDT
Return by in Readfield
Sat, Apr 18, 11:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Readfield
2026-04-18T09:20
Arrive Portland
Sat, Apr 18, 10:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Readfield
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Auburn
ME

City in Maine, USA

From Readfield
30.4 mi
00h 35m
To Portland
34.2 mi
00h 35m

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
48°F
Saturday

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 Portland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Readfield and 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

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Forest Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Portland Street

    1301 ft · 36 sec · Portland Street

  26. 26

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

    720 ft · 29 sec · Preble Street

  27. 27

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

    48 m · 5 sec · Congress Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Congress Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Readfield and 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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
22.3 mi · 35%
US 202
6.58 mi · 10%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 10%
Main Street
4.88 mi · 8%
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 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
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
52.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 35m from Readfield
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Readfield and Mostly Cloudy near Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.6 miles (104 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Readfield and 34.2 miles from Portland.

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

The direct path is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.99 one way or $17.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

29 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

32 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

39 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Augusta, ME

45 mi away
9 Industrial Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Readfield and Portland. Straight-line distance: 52.52 mi (84.52 km).

Readfield

#1 Readfield

City in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America

Population2,586
Coordinates44.3878500, -69.9667200
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Portland

#2 Portland

The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine.

Population66,803
Coordinates43.6573700, -70.2589000
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Winthrop Road (-69.966648, 44.387839)
End: Congress Street (-70.259094, 43.657504)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.28 gal
8.63 L · about $8.99
Round trip
$17.99
4.56 gal · 17.26 L
Estimated CO2
20.3 kg one way
Round trip: 40.5 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.99 $17.99
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.16 $20.32
Premium $4.86 $11.08 $22.15
Diesel $6.00 $13.67 $27.35

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 Portland. The current time is 09:20:37.

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.