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

The driving distance from Winslow, ME to City of Portland, ME is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 52m 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
79.3 mi
05h 26m
Flight
67.85 mi
109.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.85 mi
Kilometers
109.19 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.3 mi
Kilometers
127.62 km
Drive Time
05h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Portland
Sat, May 2, 5:04 AM EDT
Return by in Winslow
Sat, May 2, 10:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winslow
2026-05-01T23:38
Arrive City of Portland
Sat, May 2, 5:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:26 AM to 1:26 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
6:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winslow
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
Bowdoinham
ME

City in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States of America

From Winslow
39.6 mi
02h 43m
To City of Portland
39.7 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
City of Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
51°F
Friday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Garand Street

    26 m · 6 sec · Garand Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Clinton Avenue

    1162 ft · 25 sec · Clinton Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Bridge Street

    127 m · 9 sec · Bridge Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Spring Street

    1958 ft · 47 sec · Spring Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Elm Street

    1461 ft · 32 sec · Elm Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Silver Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Silver Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Kennedy Memorial Drive

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Kennedy Memorial Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1482 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    24.2 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

    46.5 mi · 53 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1A

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Maine State Pier

    668 ft · 29 sec · Maine State Pier

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    57 m · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island

    2.5 mi · 20 min · Portland - Peaks Island

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    65 m · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Welch Street

    1078 ft · 50 sec · Welch Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Oakland Avenue

    594 ft · 26 sec · Oakland Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street

    107 m · 15 sec · Whitehead Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    1046 ft · 46 sec · Seashore Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    3044 ft · 2 min · Seashore Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Seashore Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
46.5 mi · 59%
Kennedy Memorial Drive
26.1 mi · 33%
Portland - Peaks Island
2.58 mi · 3%
US 1A
1.13 mi · 1%
Seashore Avenue
0.77 mi · 1%
Silver Street
0.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

46.5 mi · 00h 53m

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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
67.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowdoinham
02h 43m from Winslow
Leave By
6:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Winslow 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 Winslow to City of Portland?

The road trip is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km) and usually takes 05h 26m 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?

Bowdoinham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from Winslow and 39.7 miles from City of Portland.

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

The direct path is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 6:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.05 one way or $22.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Winslow and Slight Chance Rain Showers near City of 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 Winslow and City of Portland. Straight-line distance: 67.85 mi (109.19 km).

Winslow

#1 Winslow

Town in Maine

Population7,654
Coordinates44.5470100, -69.6211600
Altitude43
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: Garand Street (-69.620903, 44.546971)
End: Seashore Avenue (-70.181795, 43.65347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.8 gal
10.59 L · about $11.05
Round trip
$22.09
5.6 gal · 21.18 L
Estimated CO2
24.9 kg one way
Round trip: 49.8 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.05 $22.09
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.48 $24.96
Premium $4.86 $13.60 $27.20
Diesel $6.00 $16.79 $33.58

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 Winslow and City of Portland. The current time is 23:38:16.

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.