How far is Vinalhaven, ME from Portland, ME?
The driving distance from Vinalhaven, ME to Portland, ME is about 96.4 miles (155.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
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.
Town in Lincoln County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vinalhaven and Portland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vinalhaven and Portland.
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Start on East Main Street
2755 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn left
77 m · 19 sec
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Turn right onto West Main Street
84 m · 20 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Rockland/Vinalhaven Ferry
17.1 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Rockland/Vinalhaven Ferry
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Continue on Ferry Crossing Crossing Slip
36 m · 9 sec · Ferry Crossing Crossing Slip
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Continue on Ferry Crossing Crossing Slip
117 m · 18 sec · Ferry Crossing Crossing Slip
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Turn right onto Main Street
124 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Rankin Street
95 m · 5 sec · Rankin Street
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Turn left
2634 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Park Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Park Street
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Turn straight onto Payne Avenue
2052 ft · 44 sec · Payne Avenue
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Continue on New County Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · New County Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Atlantic Highway
13.4 mi · 18 min · Atlantic Highway
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Continue on Route 1
5.4 mi · 8 min · Route 1
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Continue on Route 1
8.7 mi · 12 min · Route 1
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Continue on Main Street
2605 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn straight onto Bath Road
4 mi · 8 min · Bath Road
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Continue on Route 1
4.9 mi · 7 min · Route 1
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Leeman Highway
9.2 mi · 13 min · Leeman Highway
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Turn right onto Pleasant Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street
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Keep slight right
2443 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South: Freeport, Portland
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
21.1 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1A
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Cumberland Avenue
1853 ft · 51 sec · Cumberland Avenue
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Turn left onto Preble Street
555 ft · 19 sec · Preble Street
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Turn left onto Congress Street
48 m · 5 sec · Congress Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Congress Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vinalhaven 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
Merge slight left
21.1 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Vinalhaven and Mostly Sunny near Portland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vinalhaven to Portland?
The road trip is about 96.4 miles (155.1 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Wiscasset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.2 miles from Vinalhaven and 48.2 miles from Portland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 12:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.41 one way or $26.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Vinalhaven and Mostly Sunny near Portland.
Stop Ideas Near Wiscasset
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 Wiscasset.
Wiscasset, Maine
Damariscotta, Maine
Bath, Maine
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vinalhaven and Portland. Straight-line distance: 76.06 mi (122.41 km).
#1 Vinalhaven
City in Maine, United States of America
| Population | 1,128 |
| Coordinates | 44.0481400, -68.8317000 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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: 155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $13.41 | $26.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $15.15 | $30.31 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $16.52 | $33.03 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $20.39 | $40.78 |
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 05, 2026
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