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

The driving distance from Woolwich, ME to City of Portland, ME is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 35m 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
39.48 mi
04h 47m
Flight
26.22 mi
42.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.22 mi
Kilometers
42.2 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.48 mi
Kilometers
63.53 km
Drive Time
04h 47m

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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 04h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Portland
Thu, May 14, 12:35 AM EDT
Return by in Woolwich
Thu, May 14, 5:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woolwich
2026-05-13T19:47
Arrive City of Portland
Thu, May 14, 12:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 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
7:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woolwich
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
Freeport
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Woolwich
19.8 mi
02h 23m
To City of Portland
19.8 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
City of Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
50°F
Wednesday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    20 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Leeman Highway

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Leeman Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    2443 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

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

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    21.1 mi · 25 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1A

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Maine State Pier

    668 ft · 29 sec · Maine State Pier

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    57 m · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island

    2.5 mi · 20 min · Portland - Peaks Island

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    65 m · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Welch Street

    1078 ft · 50 sec · Welch Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Oakland Avenue

    594 ft · 26 sec · Oakland Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street

    107 m · 15 sec · Whitehead Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    1046 ft · 46 sec · Seashore Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Seashore Avenue

    3044 ft · 2 min · Seashore Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Seashore Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woolwich 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
22.7 mi · 57%
Leeman Highway
9.16 mi · 23%
Portland - Peaks Island
2.58 mi · 7%
Pleasant Street
1.9 mi · 5%
US 1A
1.13 mi · 3%
Seashore Avenue
0.77 mi · 2%
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
04h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
26.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freeport
02h 23m from Woolwich
Leave By
7:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely leaving Woolwich and 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 Woolwich to City of Portland?

The road trip is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?

Freeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Woolwich and 19.8 miles from City of Portland.

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

The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 7:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely around Woolwich and Chance Rain Showers near City of Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Freeport

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

15 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

23 mi away
10 State Rd
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

27 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woolwich and City of Portland. Straight-line distance: 26.22 mi (42.2 km).

Woolwich

#1 Woolwich

Town of the United States

Population3,218
Coordinates43.9186900, -69.8011600
Altitude16
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: US 1 (-69.800863, 43.918619)
End: Seashore Avenue (-70.181795, 43.65347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.27 L · about $5.48
Round trip
$10.97
2.78 gal · 10.54 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.48 $10.97
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.20 $12.39
Premium $4.86 $6.75 $13.51
Diesel $6.00 $8.34 $16.67

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Woolwich and City of Portland. The current time is 19:47:26.

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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.