Cleveland, Ohio to Portland, Maine: Road Trip Guide & Distance

600.2 miles 965.9 km · straight line
720.2 miles estimated 1159.1 km · driving distance
14h 29min estimated drive time
$69 - $85 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
72° ENE bearing direction

How far is Cleveland, Ohio from Portland, Maine?

The distance from Cleveland, Ohio to Portland, Maine is 600.2 miles (965.9 km) as the crow flies. Portland, Maine is located ENE of Cleveland, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 720.2 miles, taking about 14h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Cleveland, Ohio in Ohio and Portland, Maine in Maine.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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 Cleveland, Ohio 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 Cleveland, Ohio to Portland, Maine

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 29min $69 - $85 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 23min $58–$108* Budget
Train ~18h 50min $86–$252* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cleveland, Ohio & Portland, Maine

Quick Facts

Cleveland, Ohio
41.50°N, 81.69°W
America/New_York
199m 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 200 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients