Dayton to Portland, Maine: Road Trip Guide & Distance

766.5 miles 1233.5 km · straight line
919.8 miles estimated 1480.2 km · driving distance
18h 30min estimated drive time
$89 - $109 estimated fuel cost
~2h 3min flight time
65° ENE bearing direction

How far is Dayton from Portland, Maine?

The distance from Dayton to Portland, Maine is 766.5 miles (1233.5 km) as the crow flies. Portland, Maine is located ENE of Dayton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 919.8 miles, taking about 18h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 3min. Both are located in United States — Dayton 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 Dayton 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 Dayton to Portland, Maine

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 30min $89 - $109 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 12min $74–$138* Budget
Train ~24h 3min $110–$322* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dayton & Portland, Maine

Quick Facts

Dayton
39.76°N, 84.19°W
America/New_York
225m 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 256 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 64 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients