How far is Saint George, ME from Portland, ME?

The driving distance from Saint George, ME to Portland, ME is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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
79.93 mi
01h 33m
Flight
58.37 mi
93.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.37 mi
Kilometers
93.93 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.93 mi
Kilometers
128.63 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portland
Sat, May 30, 10:17 AM EDT
Return by in Saint George
Sat, May 30, 11:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint George
2026-05-30T08:43
Arrive Portland
Sat, May 30, 10:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint George
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
Westport
ME

Township in Lincoln County, North Carolina

From Saint George
40 mi
00h 46m
To Portland
40 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph NE
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saint George and Portland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint George and Portland.

  1. 1

    Start on River Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · River Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Saint George Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Saint George Road

  3. 3

    Continue on High Street

    2593 ft · 58 sec · High Street

  4. 4

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

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Atlantic Highway

    13.4 mi · 18 min · Atlantic Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Route 1

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Route 1

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 1

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Route 1

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Bath Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Bath Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Route 1

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Route 1

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Leeman Highway

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Leeman Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    2443 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

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

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    21.1 mi · 25 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1A

    1.2 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Cumberland Avenue

    1853 ft · 51 sec · Cumberland Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Preble Street

    555 ft · 19 sec · Preble Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Congress Street

    48 m · 5 sec · Congress Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Congress Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint George and Portland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
22.7 mi · 28%
Route 1
19 mi · 24%
Atlantic Highway
13.4 mi · 17%
Leeman Highway
9.16 mi · 11%
Bath Road
4.01 mi · 5%
Main Street
3.34 mi · 4%
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 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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
58.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westport
00h 46m from Saint George
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Saint George and Light Rain near Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint George to Portland?

The road trip is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Westport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40 miles from Saint George and 40 miles from Portland.

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

The direct path is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.12 one way or $22.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Saint George and Light Rain near Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Westport

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

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

BUS

Bath, Maine

9 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

11 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

18 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

21 mi away
167 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint George and Portland. Straight-line distance: 58.37 mi (93.93 km).

Saint George

#1 Saint George

Town in Maine, USA

Population2,578
Coordinates44.0164700, -69.1989300
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Portland

#2 Portland

The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine.

Population66,803
Coordinates43.6573700, -70.2589000
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint George Road (-69.199096, 44.01644)
End: Congress Street (-70.259094, 43.657504)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.82 gal
10.68 L · about $11.12
Round trip
$22.25
5.64 gal · 21.36 L
Estimated CO2
25.1 kg one way
Round trip: 50.1 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.12 $22.25
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.57 $25.14
Premium $4.86 $13.70 $27.40
Diesel $6.00 $16.91 $33.82

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint George and Portland. The current time is 08:43:55.

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.