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

The driving distance from Thomaston, ME to City of Portland, ME is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 07m 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
77.85 mi
05h 33m
Flight
57.5 mi
92.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.5 mi
Kilometers
92.53 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.85 mi
Kilometers
125.29 km
Drive Time
05h 33m

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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 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Portland
Sat, May 23, 8:30 PM EDT
Return by in Thomaston
Sun, May 24, 2:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thomaston
2026-05-23T14:56
Arrive City of Portland
Sat, May 23, 8:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:34 AM to 1:34 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
5:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Thomaston
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
Woolwich
ME

Town of the United States

From Thomaston
38.9 mi
02h 46m
To City of Portland
39 mi
02h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
City of Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Saturday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Atlantic Highway

    13.4 mi · 18 min · Atlantic Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Route 1

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Route 1

  4. 4

    Continue on Route 1

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Route 1

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Bath Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Bath Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 1

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Route 1

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Leeman Highway

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Leeman Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    2443 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

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

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    21.1 mi · 25 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1A

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Maine State Pier

    668 ft · 29 sec · Maine State Pier

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    57 m · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island

    2.5 mi · 20 min · Portland - Peaks Island

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    65 m · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Welch Street

    1078 ft · 50 sec · Welch Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Oakland Avenue

    594 ft · 26 sec · Oakland Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street

    107 m · 15 sec · Whitehead Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    1046 ft · 46 sec · Seashore Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    3044 ft · 2 min · Seashore Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Seashore Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Thomaston and City of 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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
22.7 mi · 29%
Route 1
19 mi · 24%
Atlantic Highway
13.4 mi · 17%
Leeman Highway
9.16 mi · 12%
Bath Road
4.01 mi · 5%
Main Street
2.7 mi · 3%
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 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
57.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woolwich
02h 46m from Thomaston
Leave By
5:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Thomaston and Chance Rain Showers near City of Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Thomaston to City of Portland?

The road trip is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km) and usually takes 05h 33m 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 38.9 miles from Thomaston and 39 miles from City of Portland.

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

The direct path is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 5:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.85 one way or $21.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Thomaston and Chance Rain Showers 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 Thomaston and City of Portland. Straight-line distance: 57.5 mi (92.53 km).

Thomaston

#1 Thomaston

Census-designated place in Knox County, Maine

Population2,763
Coordinates44.0789700, -69.1817100
Altitude36
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: Congo Avenue (-69.181682, 44.078974)
End: Seashore Avenue (-70.181795, 43.65347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.75 gal
10.4 L · about $10.85
Round trip
$21.70
5.5 gal · 20.8 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.9 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.85 $21.70
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.26 $24.51
Premium $4.86 $13.36 $26.72
Diesel $6.00 $16.49 $32.98

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Thomaston and City of Portland. The current time is 14:56:48.

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.