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Portsmouth to Portland, Maine

Portsmouth and Portland, Maine sit about 77 km (48 mi) apart in a straight line, with Portland, Maine to the north-east. It is leg 2 of 2 on our Boston to Portland itinerary, a 5-day trip. Here is how long it takes by car, what to see on the way and where it fits in a real itinerary.

Directions in Google Maps See the full Boston to Portland route
Portsmouth, where this leg starts
From · Portsmouth
Portland, Maine, where this leg ends
To · Portland
Straight-line distance
77 km · 48 mi
Est. road distance
92–108 km
Est. drive time
1 h 15 min – 2 h 15 min
Direction
Heading north-east
Curated routes
1 itinerary

Road distance is estimated as 1.2–1.4× the straight line; drive time assumes average speeds of 50–80 km/h with no stops or traffic. These are rough estimates — check a maps app for the actual route.

Ways to get there

We don't have live routing data, so the figures below are labelled estimates built from the straight-line distance. Use them to plan the day, then confirm in a maps app.

By car

Most travelers on our Boston to Portland itinerary do this leg by car. We estimate 92–108 km (57–67 mi) of road and 1 h 15 min – 2 h 15 min behind the wheel, so check live traffic before you set off.

By train

Our Boston to Portland guide also mentions trains for parts of the trip. Whether a direct train links Portsmouth and Portland depends on the line — check timetables.

Driving north along the coast is the usual way, and it keeps the schedule flexible. Rail service also connects Boston with Portland, which suits groups who would rather skip the highway. Inside each town, walking covers nearly everything.

Open Portsmouth → Portland directions in Google Maps ↗

Worth stopping for

Picks from our curated guides at both ends.

When you arrive in Portland, Maine

Spend two days for lighthouses, a ferry out to the islands and a serious seafood crawl.

Before you leave Portsmouth

A day is enough: historic houses, harbor walks and a seafood dinner downtown.

On this curated route

Where Portsmouth → Portland sits in the full itinerary. Highlighted stops are this leg.

Going the other way? Portland, Maine to Portsmouth is the same 77 km in a straight line, heading south-west. Reverse directions in Google Maps ↗

Weather at each end

The biggest gap comes in July, when Portland, Maine averages highs 3°C cooler than Portsmouth.

Average monthly high temperature and rainfall in Portsmouth and Portland, Maine
MeasureJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Portsmouth high1°2°5°10°14°19°23°23°20°15°9°4°
Portland high1°1°4°8°12°17°21°21°18°13°9°4°
Portsmouth rain104107122119101116919488135116144
Portland rain103103110121101127969497145125141

Temperatures in °C, rain in mm per month. Long-term monthly averages from NASA POWER satellite climatology — a guide to typical conditions, not a forecast. Month headings link to Portland, Maine month guides.

Portsmouth to Portland: questions travelers ask

How far is Portsmouth from Portland, Maine?

Portsmouth is about 77 km (48 mi) from Portland, Maine in a straight line, with Portland, Maine to the north-east. By road, we estimate 92–108 km (57–67 mi), or 1.2–1.4 times the straight line. Check a maps app for the exact route.

How long does it take to drive from Portsmouth to Portland, Maine?

An estimated 1 h 15 min – 2 h 15 min, assuming 92–108 km of road at average speeds of 50–80 km/h with no stops or traffic. It is not a routed time, so check a maps app on the day.

Which itineraries include the trip from Portsmouth to Portland, Maine?

Our Boston to Portland itinerary includes this leg. Boston to Portland runs about 5 days across 3 stops, best in May – Oct.

Getting to Portsmouth

Guides for both ends

Portland by month

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