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

The driving distance from Waldoboro, ME to City of Portland, ME is about 66.5 miles (107 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 39m 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
66.46 mi
05h 19m
Flight
50.18 mi
80.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.18 mi
Kilometers
80.76 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.46 mi
Kilometers
106.96 km
Drive Time
05h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Portland
Thu, Apr 23, 6:08 AM EDT
Return by in Waldoboro
Thu, Apr 23, 11:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waldoboro
2026-04-23T00:48
Arrive City of Portland
Thu, Apr 23, 6:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:20 AM to 1:20 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
6:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waldoboro
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
Brunswick
ME

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

From Waldoboro
33.4 mi
02h 39m
To City of Portland
33.1 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
City of Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
48°F
Thursday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    2792 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street

  3. 3

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

    3 mi · 4 min · Atlantic Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Route 1

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Route 1

  5. 5

    Continue on Route 1

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Route 1

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Bath Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Bath Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Route 1

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Route 1

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Leeman Highway

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Leeman Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    2443 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

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

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    21.1 mi · 25 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1A

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Maine State Pier

    668 ft · 29 sec · Maine State Pier

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    57 m · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island

    2.5 mi · 20 min · Portland - Peaks Island

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    65 m · 16 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Welch Street

    1078 ft · 50 sec · Welch Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Oakland Avenue

    594 ft · 26 sec · Oakland Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street

    107 m · 15 sec · Whitehead Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    1046 ft · 46 sec · Seashore Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    3044 ft · 2 min · Seashore Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Seashore Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waldoboro 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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
22.7 mi · 34%
Route 1
19 mi · 29%
Leeman Highway
9.16 mi · 14%
Bath Road
4.01 mi · 6%
Atlantic Highway
2.98 mi · 4%
Portland - Peaks Island
2.58 mi · 4%
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 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
50.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brunswick
02h 39m from Waldoboro
Leave By
6:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Waldoboro and Slight 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 Waldoboro to City of Portland?

The road trip is about 66.5 miles (107 km) and usually takes 05h 19m 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?

Brunswick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.4 miles from Waldoboro and 33.1 miles from City of Portland.

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

The direct path is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.27 one way or $18.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Waldoboro and Slight Chance Rain Showers near City of Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Brunswick

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

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

BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

3 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

12 mi away
10 State Rd
RAIL

Freeport

13 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

24 mi away
279 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waldoboro and City of Portland. Straight-line distance: 50.18 mi (80.76 km).

Waldoboro

#1 Waldoboro

Town in Maine, United States

Population5,078
Coordinates44.0953600, -69.3756000
Altitude22
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: Main Street (-69.375608, 44.095334)
End: Seashore Avenue (-70.181795, 43.65347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.35 gal
8.88 L · about $9.27
Round trip
$18.54
4.7 gal · 17.76 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.27 $18.54
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.47 $20.95
Premium $4.86 $11.42 $22.83
Diesel $6.00 $14.09 $28.19

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Waldoboro and City of Portland. The current time is 00:48:58.

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.