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

The driving distance from Topsham, ME to City of Portland, ME is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 16m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.27 mi
04h 38m
Flight
21.62 mi
34.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.62 mi
Kilometers
34.8 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.27 mi
Kilometers
50.32 km
Drive Time
04h 38m

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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 04h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Portland
Sat, Apr 25, 7:31 PM EDT
Return by in Topsham
Sun, Apr 26, 12:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Topsham
2026-04-25T14:53
Arrive City of Portland
Sat, Apr 25, 7:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 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
7:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Topsham
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
Yarmouth
ME

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine

From Topsham
15.6 mi
02h 19m
To City of Portland
15.7 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
City of Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
48°F
Saturday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Winter Street

    14 m · 7 sec · Winter Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mallett Drive

    80 m · 9 sec · Mallett Drive

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Mallett Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Mallett Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lewiston Road

    2616 ft · 1 min · Lewiston Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 295 South: Portland

    2705 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    24.5 mi · 29 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1A

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Maine State Pier

    668 ft · 29 sec · Maine State Pier

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    57 m · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island

    2.5 mi · 20 min · Portland - Peaks Island

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    65 m · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Welch Street

    1078 ft · 50 sec · Welch Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Oakland Avenue

    594 ft · 26 sec · Oakland Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street

    107 m · 15 sec · Whitehead Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    1046 ft · 46 sec · Seashore Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    3044 ft · 2 min · Seashore Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Seashore Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Topsham and City of Portland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
25 mi · 80%
Portland - Peaks Island
2.58 mi · 8%
US 1A
1.13 mi · 4%
Seashore Avenue
0.77 mi · 2%
Mallett Drive
0.77 mi · 2%
Lewiston Road
0.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

Merge slight left

24.5 mi · 00h 29m

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
04h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
21.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yarmouth
02h 19m from Topsham
Leave By
7:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Topsham and Sunny near City of Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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?

Yarmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Topsham and 15.7 miles from City of Portland.

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

The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 7:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.34 one way or $8.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Topsham and Sunny near City of Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Yarmouth

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

9 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

19 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

23 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

32 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Topsham and City of Portland. Straight-line distance: 21.62 mi (34.8 km).

Topsham

#1 Topsham

Town in Maine, United States

Population8,942
Coordinates43.9275800, -69.9758800
Altitude40
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: Winter Street (-69.975907, 43.927689)
End: Seashore Avenue (-70.181795, 43.65347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.18 L · about $4.34
Round trip
$8.68
2.2 gal · 8.36 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.34 $8.68
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.90 $9.81
Premium $4.86 $5.34 $10.69
Diesel $6.00 $6.60 $13.19

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 · Apr 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Topsham and City of Portland. The current time is 14:53:29.

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.