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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
109.73 mi
05h 52m
Flight
94.98 mi
152.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.98 mi
Kilometers
152.86 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.73 mi
Kilometers
176.6 km
Drive Time
05h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Portland
Sun, May 31, 7:31 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Albans
Sun, May 31, 1:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Albans
2026-05-31T01:39
Arrive City of Portland
Sun, May 31, 7:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:53 AM to 1:53 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
5:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Albans
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
Hallowell
ME

City in Maine

From Saint Albans
54.9 mi
02h 56m
To City of Portland
54.9 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
City of Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
60°F
Sunday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Palmyra Road

    101 m · 16 sec · Palmyra Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hartland Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Hartland Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Academy Street

    1597 ft · 32 sec · Academy Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    997 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Pittsfield Avenue

    1922 ft · 38 sec · Pittsfield Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Estes Avenue

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Estes Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Ell Hill Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Ell Hill Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Hartland Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Hartland Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Somerset Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Somerset Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    991 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    46.5 mi · 51 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

    46.5 mi · 53 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1A

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Maine State Pier

    668 ft · 29 sec · Maine State Pier

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    57 m · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island

    2.5 mi · 20 min · Portland - Peaks Island

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    65 m · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Welch Street

    1078 ft · 50 sec · Welch Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Oakland Avenue

    594 ft · 26 sec · Oakland Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street

    107 m · 15 sec · Whitehead Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    1046 ft · 46 sec · Seashore Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    3044 ft · 2 min · Seashore Avenue

  23. 23

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Somerset Avenue
47.7 mi · 43%
I 295 South
46.5 mi · 42%
Estes Avenue
3.86 mi · 4%
Portland - Peaks Island
2.58 mi · 2%
Hartland Road
2.32 mi · 2%
Ell Hill Road
1.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
95 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hallowell
02h 56m from Saint Albans
Leave By
5:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

8 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
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Wiscasset, Maine

33 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
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Damariscotta, Maine

35 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

38 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

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).

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#1 Saint Albans

St.

Population1,979
Coordinates44.9100600, -69.4100500
Altitude83
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: Palmyra Road (-69.41006, 44.910145)
End: Seashore Avenue (-70.181795, 43.65347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.87 gal
14.66 L · about $15.27
Round trip
$30.53
7.74 gal · 29.32 L
Estimated CO2
34.4 kg one way
Round trip: 68.8 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Maine · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Albans and City of Portland. The current time is 01:39:04.

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.