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

The driving distance from Rockport, ME to City of Portland, ME is about 83.5 miles (134.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 21m 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
83.52 mi
05h 40m
Flight
65.83 mi
105.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.83 mi
Kilometers
105.94 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.52 mi
Kilometers
134.41 km
Drive Time
05h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Portland
Tue, May 5, 12:56 PM EDT
Return by in Rockport
Tue, May 5, 6:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockport
2026-05-05T07:16
Arrive City of Portland
Tue, May 5, 12:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:41 AM to 1:41 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
5:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rockport
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Woolwich
ME

Town of the United States

From Rockport
41.8 mi
02h 50m
To City of Portland
41.8 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph SW
Destination
City of Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
60°F
Tuesday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ship Street

    42 m · 11 sec · Ship Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pascal Avenue

    103 m · 10 sec · Pascal Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Street

    4.4 mi · 7 min · West Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Farwell Drive

    1745 ft · 27 sec · Farwell Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Camden Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Camden Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Atlantic Highway

    9.1 mi · 13 min · Atlantic Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Route 1

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Route 1

  9. 9

    Continue on Route 1

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Route 1

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Bath Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Bath Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Route 1

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Route 1

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Leeman Highway

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Leeman Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    2443 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South: Freeport, Portland

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    21.1 mi · 25 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1A

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Maine State Pier

    668 ft · 29 sec · Maine State Pier

  21. 21

    Turn slight right

    57 m · 14 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island

    2.5 mi · 20 min · Portland - Peaks Island

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    65 m · 16 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Welch Street

    1078 ft · 50 sec · Welch Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Oakland Avenue

    594 ft · 26 sec · Oakland Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street

    107 m · 15 sec · Whitehead Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    1046 ft · 46 sec · Seashore Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    3044 ft · 2 min · Seashore Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Seashore Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockport 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
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
22.7 mi · 27%
Route 1
19 mi · 23%
Leeman Highway
9.16 mi · 11%
Atlantic Highway
9.13 mi · 11%
Camden Road
6.34 mi · 8%
West Street
4.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

Merge slight left

21.1 mi · 00h 25m

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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
65.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woolwich
02h 50m from Rockport
Leave By
5:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rockport 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 Rockport to City of Portland?

The road trip is about 83.5 miles (134.4 km) and usually takes 05h 40m 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?

Woolwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.8 miles from Rockport and 41.8 miles from City of Portland.

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

The direct path is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 5:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.64 one way or $23.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Woolwich

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

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

BUS

Bath, Maine

2 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

11 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

12 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

25 mi away
167 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockport and City of Portland. Straight-line distance: 65.83 mi (105.94 km).

Rockport

#1 Rockport

Rockport is a town in Knox County in the state of Maine.

Population3,389
Coordinates44.1845200, -69.0761500
Altitude16
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: Ship Street (-69.076336, 44.184369)
End: Seashore Avenue (-70.181795, 43.65347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.95 gal
11.16 L · about $11.64
Round trip
$23.28
5.9 gal · 22.32 L
Estimated CO2
26.2 kg one way
Round trip: 52.4 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.64 $23.28
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.15 $26.30
Premium $4.86 $14.33 $28.66
Diesel $6.00 $17.69 $35.38

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 Rockport and City of Portland. The current time is 07:16:07.

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.