City of Portland, ME Road Trips

Drivers starting from City of Portland, ME have 4 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 200-mile quick runs to 232-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from City of Portland, ME head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

5

Longest Drive

304.2 mi

Caribou, ME

Quickest Drive

4h 43m

Jonesport, ME

Plan Around City of Portland, ME

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if City of Portland, ME is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Caribou, ME to City of Portland, ME 304.2 mi · 6h 14m

Continue From City of Portland, ME

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

City of Portland, ME to Lubec, ME 231.5 mi · 5h 28m City of Portland, ME to Calais, ME 227.9 mi · 4h 59m City of Portland, ME to Machias, ME 203.6 mi · 4h 46m City of Portland, ME to Jonesport, ME 200.2 mi · 4h 43m

Trips from City of Portland, ME

City of Portland, ME to Lubec, ME

231.5 mi 5h 28m

City of Portland, ME to Calais, ME

227.9 mi 4h 59m

City of Portland, ME to Machias, ME

203.6 mi 4h 46m

City of Portland, ME to Jonesport, ME

200.2 mi 4h 43m

Driving from City of Portland, ME

The typical drive from City of Portland, ME covers about 216 miles and takes around 4h 59m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 232 miles (5h 28m), while the shortest is just 200 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from City of Portland, ME are Lubec, ME (231.5 mi, 5h 28m), Calais, ME (227.9 mi, 4h 59m), Machias, ME (203.6 mi, 4h 46m), and Jonesport, ME (200.2 mi, 4h 43m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 216-mile drive from City of Portland, ME, expect to burn about 8.5 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 4 mapped routes leaving City of Portland, ME and 1 routes heading into City of Portland, ME, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 200 to 232 miles.

The longest mapped route from City of Portland, ME covers 232 miles and takes approximately 5h 28m. Shorter options start at just 200 miles.

The average route from City of Portland, ME runs about 216 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 59m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from City of Portland, ME include Lubec, ME, Calais, ME, Machias, ME and Jonesport, ME. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

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destinations from City of Portland, ME.

Trips to City of Portland, ME

Caribou, ME to City of Portland, ME

304.2 mi 6h 14m

Nearby Hubs

Other cities within driving distance of City of Portland, ME that also have route pages.

Jonesport, ME 200.2 mi · 4h 43m Machias, ME 203.6 mi · 4h 46m Calais, ME 227.9 mi · 4h 59m Lubec, ME 231.5 mi · 5h 28m

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