Gloucester, Massachusetts to Portland, Maine: Road Trip Guide & Distance

75.1 miles 120.8 km · straight line
93.8 miles estimated 151 km · driving distance
1h 53min estimated drive time
$9 - $11 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
16° NNE bearing direction

How far is Gloucester, Massachusetts from Portland, Maine?

The distance from Gloucester, Massachusetts to Portland, Maine is 75.1 miles (120.8 km) as the crow flies. Portland, Maine is located NNE of Gloucester, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 93.8 miles, taking about 1h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United States — Gloucester, Massachusetts in Massachusetts and Portland, Maine in Maine.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Gloucester, Massachusetts 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 Gloucester, Massachusetts to Portland, Maine

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 53min $9 - $11 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 16min $8–$14* Budget
Train ~1h 47min $11–$33* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gloucester, Massachusetts & Portland, Maine

Quick Facts

Gloucester, Massachusetts
42.61°N, 70.66°W
America/New_York
16m 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 25 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 331.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients