How far is Saint Albans, ME from City of Portland, ME?
The driving distance from Saint Albans, ME to City of Portland, ME is about 109.7 miles (176.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95 miles (152.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 45m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Albans and City of Portland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Albans and City of Portland.
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Start on Palmyra Road
101 m · 16 sec · Palmyra Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hartland Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Hartland Road
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Continue on Academy Street
1597 ft · 32 sec · Academy Street
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Continue on Main Street
997 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Pittsfield Avenue
1922 ft · 38 sec · Pittsfield Avenue
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Continue on Estes Avenue
3.9 mi · 6 min · Estes Avenue
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Continue on Ell Hill Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Ell Hill Road
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Continue on Hartland Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Hartland Avenue
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Turn right onto Somerset Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Somerset Avenue
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Take the ramp left
991 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
46.5 mi · 51 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
46.5 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1A
1.1 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Maine State Pier
668 ft · 29 sec · Maine State Pier
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Turn slight right
57 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island
2.5 mi · 20 min · Portland - Peaks Island
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Continue straight
65 m · 16 sec
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Continue on Welch Street
1078 ft · 50 sec · Welch Street
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Turn right onto Oakland Avenue
594 ft · 26 sec · Oakland Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street
107 m · 15 sec · Whitehead Street
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Continue on Seashore Avenue
1046 ft · 46 sec · Seashore Avenue
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Continue on Seashore Avenue
3044 ft · 2 min · Seashore Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Seashore Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Albans and City of Portland.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Somerset Avenue
Merge slight left
46.5 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Light Rain leaving Saint Albans and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near City of Portland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Albans to City of Portland?
The road trip is about 109.7 miles (176.6 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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?
Hallowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.9 miles from Saint Albans and 54.9 miles from City of Portland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95 miles (152.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 5:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.27 one way or $30.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Light Rain around Saint Albans and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near City of Portland.
Stop Ideas Near Hallowell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Albans and City of Portland. Straight-line distance: 94.98 mi (152.86 km).
#1 Saint Albans
St.
| Population | 1,979 |
| Coordinates | 44.9100600, -69.4100500 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Portland
The twenty-eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area.
| Population | 653,115 |
| Coordinates | 43.6470800, -70.1682300 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Seashore Avenue (-70.181795, 43.65347)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 177 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $15.27 | $30.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $17.25 | $34.50 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $18.80 | $37.60 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $23.21 | $46.42 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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