Clay to Portland, Maine: Road Trip Guide & Distance

298.6 miles 480.5 km · straight line
373.2 miles estimated 600.6 km · driving distance
7h 30min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
82° E bearing direction

How far is Clay from Portland, Maine?

The distance from Clay to Portland, Maine is 298.6 miles (480.5 km) as the crow flies. Portland, Maine is located E of Clay. By car, the driving distance is approximately 373.2 miles, taking about 7h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Clay in New York and Portland, Maine in Maine.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Clay and Portland, Maine. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Clay to Portland, Maine

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 30min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 0min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 8min $45–$131* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clay & Portland, Maine

Quick Facts

Clay
43.19°N, 76.17°W
America/New_York
120m 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 100 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 83.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients