Erie to Portland, Maine: Road Trip Guide & Distance

508.3 miles 818 km · straight line
609.9 miles estimated 981.6 km · driving distance
12h 16min estimated drive time
$59 - $72 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
75° ENE bearing direction

How far is Erie from Portland, Maine?

The distance from Erie to Portland, Maine is 508.3 miles (818 km) as the crow flies. Portland, Maine is located ENE of Erie. By car, the driving distance is approximately 609.9 miles, taking about 12h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Erie in Pennsylvania 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 Erie 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 Erie to Portland, Maine

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 16min $59 - $72 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 43min $49–$91* Budget
Train ~15h 57min $73–$213* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Erie & Portland, Maine

Quick Facts

Erie
42.13°N, 80.09°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 169 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients