Halifax to Portland, Maine: Road Trip Guide & Distance

338.1 miles 544.1 km · straight line
405.7 miles estimated 652.9 km · driving distance
8h 10min estimated drive time
CAD 66 - CAD 81 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
261° W bearing direction

How far is Halifax from Portland, Maine?

The distance from Halifax to Portland, Maine is 338.1 miles (544.1 km) as the crow flies. Portland, Maine is located W of Halifax. By car, the driving distance is approximately 405.7 miles, taking about 8h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Halifax is in Nova Scotia, Canada, while Portland, Maine is in Maine, United States.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Halifax 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 Halifax to Portland, Maine

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 10min CAD 66 - CAD 81 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 48min $32–$61* Budget
Train ~7h 46min $49–$142* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Halifax & Portland, Maine

Quick Facts

Halifax
44.65°N, 63.58°W
America/Halifax
0m 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 113 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 73.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients