City of Portland, ME Road Trips

Drivers starting from City of Portland, ME have 22 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 83 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from City of Portland, ME spread mainly north and west, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

72

Longest Drive

304.2 mi

Caribou, ME

Quickest Drive

31m

South Portland, 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 Howland, ME to City of Portland, ME 165.6 mi · 3h 25m Gouldsboro, ME to City of Portland, ME 163.8 mi · 3h 49m Milo, ME to City of Portland, ME 146 mi · 3h 24m

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 Jonesport, ME 200.2 mi · 4h 43m City of Portland, ME to Addison, ME 187.6 mi · 4h 24m

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 Jonesport, ME

200.2 mi 4h 43m

City of Portland, ME to Addison, ME

187.6 mi 4h 24m

City of Portland, ME to Blue Hill, ME

141 mi 3h 16m

City of Portland, ME to Hudson, ME

136.5 mi 3h 14m

City of Portland, ME to Albion, ME

86.9 mi 2h 11m

City of Portland, ME to Benton, ME

84.1 mi 2h 1m

City of Portland, ME to Rumford, ME

80.7 mi 2h 9m

City of Portland, ME to Sidney, ME

67.3 mi 1h 42m

City of Portland, ME to Livermore Falls, ME

67 mi 1h 45m

City of Portland, ME to Manchester, ME

60.7 mi 1h 32m

City of Portland, ME to Augusta, ME

59.8 mi 1h 32m

City of Portland, ME to Hebron, ME

47.2 mi 1h 34m

City of Portland, ME to Auburn, ME

38.3 mi 1h 11m

City of Portland, ME to Lake Arrowhead, ME

34.2 mi 1h 21m

City of Portland, ME to Steep Falls, ME

29.8 mi 1h 9m

City of Portland, ME to South Windham, ME

15.3 mi 49m

Driving from City of Portland, ME

The typical drive from City of Portland, ME covers about 83 miles and takes around 2h 9m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 232 miles (5h 28m), while the shortest is just 7 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), Jonesport, ME (200.2 mi, 4h 43m), Addison, ME (187.6 mi, 4h 24m), and Blue Hill, ME (141 mi, 3h 16m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 83-mile drive from City of Portland, ME, expect to burn about 3.3 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 22 mapped routes leaving City of Portland, ME and 50 routes heading into City of Portland, ME, covering 72 total connections. Distances range from 7 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 7 miles.

The average route from City of Portland, ME runs about 83 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 9m. 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, Jonesport, ME and Addison, ME. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.