How far is Whitefield, ME from Portland, ME?

The driving distance from Whitefield, ME to Portland, ME is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
59.09 mi
01h 05m
Flight
47.43 mi
76.33 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.43 mi
Kilometers
76.33 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.09 mi
Kilometers
95.09 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portland
Sat, Apr 18, 4:24 PM EDT
Return by in Whitefield
Sat, Apr 18, 5:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitefield
2026-04-18T15:18
Arrive Portland
Sat, Apr 18, 4:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitefield
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Bowdoinham
ME

City in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States of America

From Whitefield
29.6 mi
00h 32m
To Portland
29.5 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
48°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Whitefield and Portland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Whitefield and Portland.

  1. 1

    Start on Pittston Road

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Pittston Road

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on East Pittston Road

    5.5 mi · 13 min · East Pittston Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Water Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    2616 ft · 48 sec · Bridge Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Brunswick Avenue

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Brunswick Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1832 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    42.7 mi · 48 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1A

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Cumberland Avenue

    1853 ft · 55 sec · Cumberland Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Preble Street

    555 ft · 19 sec · Preble Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Congress Street

    48 m · 7 sec · Congress Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Congress Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitefield and Portland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Brunswick Avenue
47.9 mi · 81%
East Pittston Road
5.55 mi · 9%
Pittston Road
2.68 mi · 5%
Water Street
1.29 mi · 2%
US 1A
0.75 mi · 1%
Bridge Street
0.5 mi · 1%
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 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.

Drive Time
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
47.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowdoinham
00h 32m from Whitefield
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Whitefield and Mostly Cloudy near Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Whitefield to Portland?

The road trip is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Bowdoinham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Whitefield and 29.5 miles from Portland.

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

The direct path is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.21 one way or $16.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Whitefield and Mostly Cloudy near Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Bowdoinham

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

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

BUS

Bath, Maine

12 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

12 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

17 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

24 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitefield and Portland. Straight-line distance: 47.43 mi (76.33 km).

Whitefield

#1 Whitefield

City in Lincoln County, Maine, United States of America

Population2,281
Coordinates44.1700700, -69.6253200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Portland

#2 Portland

The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine.

Population66,803
Coordinates43.6573700, -70.2589000
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittston Road (-69.625311, 44.169986)
End: Congress Street (-70.259094, 43.657504)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.89 L · about $8.21
Round trip
$16.41
4.16 gal · 15.78 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.21 $16.41
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.27 $18.54
Premium $4.86 $10.10 $20.21
Diesel $6.00 $12.47 $24.95

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitefield and Portland. The current time is 15:18:05.

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.