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

The driving distance from Union, ME to City of Portland, ME is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 06m 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
76.71 mi
05h 33m
Flight
59.16 mi
95.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.16 mi
Kilometers
95.21 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.71 mi
Kilometers
123.46 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 2, 6:05 AM EDT
Return by in Union
Sat, May 2, 11:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union
2026-05-02T00:32
Arrive City of Portland
Sat, May 2, 6:05 AM 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
11:33 AM to 1:33 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
5:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union
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
Richmond
ME

Town in Maine, United States of America

From Union
40.8 mi
02h 46m
To City of Portland
35.9 mi
02h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
City of Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
50°F
Saturday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Common Road

    3192 ft · 2 min · Common Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Heald Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Heald Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Rockland Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Rockland Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Augusta Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Rockland Road

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Rockland Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Augusta-Rockland Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Augusta-Rockland Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Augusta Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Augusta Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Eastern Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Eastern Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Augusta Road

    3098 ft · 59 sec · Augusta Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Togus Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Togus Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Windsor Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Windsor Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1025 ft · 35 sec · Water Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    2616 ft · 48 sec · Bridge Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Brunswick Avenue

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Brunswick Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left

    1832 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    42.7 mi · 48 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1A

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Maine State Pier

    668 ft · 29 sec · Maine State Pier

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    57 m · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island

    2.5 mi · 20 min · Portland - Peaks Island

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    65 m · 16 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Welch Street

    1078 ft · 50 sec · Welch Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Oakland Avenue

    594 ft · 26 sec · Oakland Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street

    107 m · 15 sec · Whitehead Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    1046 ft · 46 sec · Seashore Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    3044 ft · 2 min · Seashore Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Seashore Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Union 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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Brunswick Avenue
47.9 mi · 62%
Rockland Road
8.42 mi · 11%
Augusta Road
5.03 mi · 7%
Augusta-Rockland Road
4.07 mi · 5%
Togus Road
3.75 mi · 5%
Heald Highway
3.33 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Brunswick Avenue

Merge slight left

42.7 mi · 00h 48m

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 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
59.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond
02h 46m from Union
Leave By
5:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Union and Mostly 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 Union to City of Portland?

The road trip is about 76.7 miles (123.5 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?

Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.8 miles from Union and 35.9 miles from City of Portland.

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

The direct path is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 5:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.69 one way or $21.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Richmond

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

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

BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

14 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

19 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

22 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

23 mi away
101 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union and City of Portland. Straight-line distance: 59.16 mi (95.21 km).

Union

#1 Union

Town in Knox County, Maine, United States

Population2,275
Coordinates44.2114700, -69.2742100
Altitude28
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: Burkett Road (-69.274213, 44.211476)
End: Seashore Avenue (-70.181795, 43.65347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.71 gal
10.25 L · about $10.69
Round trip
$21.38
5.42 gal · 20.5 L
Estimated CO2
24.1 kg one way
Round trip: 48.2 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.69 $21.38
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.08 $24.16
Premium $4.86 $13.17 $26.33
Diesel $6.00 $16.25 $32.50

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Union and City of Portland. The current time is 00:32:19.

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.