How far is Searsport, ME from Portland, ME?
The driving distance from Searsport, ME to Portland, ME is about 109.3 miles (175.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.4 miles (139 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
County seat in Kennebec County, Maine, USA and Maine federated state capital city
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Searsport and Portland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Searsport and Portland.
-
1
Start on Elm Street
55 m · 13 sec · Elm Street
-
2
Turn left onto East Main Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
-
3
Continue on Searsport Avenue
2.7 mi · 5 min · Searsport Avenue
-
4
Continue on Route 1
1.1 km · 1 min · Route 1
-
5
Take the exit slight right
1414 ft · 39 sec
-
6
Keep slight right
114 m · 12 sec
-
7
Merge slight left onto Belmont Avenue
3.9 mi · 5 min · Belmont Avenue
-
8
Continue on Augusta Road
4.8 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road
-
9
Continue on Belfast Augusta Road East
3.4 mi · 4 min · Belfast Augusta Road East
-
10
Continue on Acadia Highway
4 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway
-
11
Continue on Belfast Augusta Road
17.6 mi · 21 min · Belfast Augusta Road
-
12
Continue on Belfast Road
1077 ft · 17 sec · Belfast Road
-
13
Continue on North Belfast Avenue
8.1 mi · 12 min · North Belfast Avenue
-
14
Turn left onto North Belfast Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · North Belfast Avenue
-
15
At the end of the road, turn left onto Bangor Street
2936 ft · 53 sec · Bangor Street
-
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cony Circle
49 m · 3 sec · Memorial Drive
-
17
Exit the rotary onto Memorial Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Memorial Drive
-
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Memorial Circle
122 m · 7 sec · State Street
-
19
Exit the rotary onto State Street
1007 ft · 19 sec · State Street
-
20
Turn right onto Capitol Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Capitol Street
-
21
Turn straight onto Armory Street
915 ft · 20 sec · Armory Street
-
22
Turn left onto Western Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Western Avenue
-
23
Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor
1829 ft · 44 sec
-
24
Keep slight left to continue on I-95 South: Portland, Kittery
3262 ft · 1 min
-
25
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
5.9 mi · 6 min · Maine Turnpike
-
26
Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
46.5 mi · 53 min
-
27
Take the exit slight right toward US 1A
1.2 km · 2 min
-
28
Turn right onto Cumberland Avenue
1853 ft · 51 sec · Cumberland Avenue
-
29
Turn left onto Preble Street
555 ft · 19 sec · Preble Street
-
30
Turn left onto Congress Street
48 m · 5 sec · Congress Street
-
31
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Congress Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Searsport and Portland.
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.
I 295 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
46.5 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Searsport and Rain Showers near Portland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Searsport to Portland?
The road trip is about 109.3 miles (175.9 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?
Augusta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.6 miles from Searsport and 55.7 miles from Portland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.4 miles (139 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 2:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.23 one way or $30.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Searsport and Rain Showers near Portland.
Stop Ideas Near Augusta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Augusta.
Augusta, ME
Wiscasset, Maine
Damariscotta, Maine
Waldoboro, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Searsport and Portland. Straight-line distance: 86.34 mi (138.95 km).
#1 Searsport
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 2,634 |
| Coordinates | 44.4584100, -68.9242000 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Portland
The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine.
| Population | 66,803 |
| Coordinates | 43.6573700, -70.2589000 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: Congress Street (-70.259094, 43.657504)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 176 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $15.23 | $30.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $17.20 | $34.41 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $18.75 | $37.50 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $23.15 | $46.30 |
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 06, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.