Meads to Portland, Maine: Road Trip Guide & Distance

742.2 miles 1194.5 km · straight line
890.7 miles estimated 1433.4 km · driving distance
17h 55min estimated drive time
$86 - $105 estimated fuel cost
~2h 0min flight time
57° ENE bearing direction

How far is Meads from Portland, Maine?

The distance from Meads to Portland, Maine is 742.2 miles (1194.5 km) as the crow flies. Portland, Maine is located ENE of Meads. By car, the driving distance is approximately 890.7 miles, taking about 17h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 0min. Both are located in United States — Meads in Kentucky 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 Meads 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 Meads to Portland, Maine

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 55min $86 - $105 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 30min $71–$134* Budget
Train ~23h 18min $107–$312* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Meads & Portland, Maine

Quick Facts

Meads
38.41°N, 82.71°W
America/New_York
185m 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 247 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients