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

703.3 miles 1131.8 km · straight line
862.2 miles actual route 1387.5 km · driving distance
16h 30min estimated drive time
$83 - $102 estimated fuel cost
~1h 55min flight time
65° ENE bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Portland, Maine?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Portland, Maine is 703.3 miles (1131.8 km) as the crow flies. Portland, Maine is located ENE of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 862.2 miles, taking about 16h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbus, Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio to Portland, Maine

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 30min $83 - $102 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 48min $69–$129* Budget
Train ~21h 27min $103–$302* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Portland, Maine

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m 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 234 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM