Pittsburgh to Portland, Maine: Road Trip Guide & Distance

546.5 miles 879.5 km · straight line
655.8 miles estimated 1055.4 km · driving distance
13h 12min estimated drive time
$63 - $78 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
63° ENE bearing direction

How far is Pittsburgh from Portland, Maine?

The distance from Pittsburgh to Portland, Maine is 546.5 miles (879.5 km) as the crow flies. Portland, Maine is located ENE of Pittsburgh. By car, the driving distance is approximately 655.8 miles, taking about 13h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh to Portland, Maine

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 12min $63 - $78 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 50min $52–$98* Budget
Train ~17h 10min $79–$230* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Pittsburgh & Portland, Maine

Quick Facts

Pittsburgh
40.44°N, 80.00°W
America/New_York
367m 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 182 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients