Boston, Massachusetts to Portland, Maine: Road Trip Guide & Distance

98.5 miles 158.5 km · straight line
106.7 miles actual route 171.7 km · driving distance
2h 11min estimated drive time
$10 - $13 estimated fuel cost
~42min flight time · usually no direct flights
24° NNE bearing direction

How far is Boston, Massachusetts from Portland, Maine?

The distance from Boston, Massachusetts to Portland, Maine is 98.5 miles (158.5 km) as the crow flies. Portland, Maine is located NNE of Boston, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 106.7 miles, taking about 2h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 42min. Both are located in United States — Boston, Massachusetts in Massachusetts and Portland, Maine in Maine.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Boston, Massachusetts and Portland, Maine. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Boston, Massachusetts to Portland, Maine

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 11min $10 - $13 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 37min $9–$16* Budget
Train ~2h 4min $13–$37* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boston, Massachusetts & Portland, Maine

Quick Facts

Boston, Massachusetts
42.36°N, 71.06°W
America/New_York
43m elevation
Portland, Maine
43.66°N, 70.26°W
America/New_York
19m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 33 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 252.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM