Distance Guide
How far is Boston from Portland?
The distance between Boston, MA and Portland, ME is about 98 miles — roughly a 1 hr 47 min drive at typical highway speeds.
Distance
98 mi
Drive time
1 hr 47 min
Midpoint
43.010°, -70.658°
Driving from Boston to Portland
Most drivers cover the 98-mile route in about 1 hr 47 min, depending on traffic, weather, and stops. The fair midpoint — a natural place to break the trip or meet someone driving from the other direction.
Meet in the middle instead of driving the whole way
If you and a friend are both making this trip just to see each other, meeting halfway saves everyone roughly half the drive — about 49 miles each instead of 98. MidMeetup picks the exact fair midpoint and recommends restaurants, coffee shops, and bars nearby.
Categories of meeting spots near the midpoint
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