Road Trips from City of Portland, ME
Looking for a drive from Portland? You've got options ranging from quick hops to longer hauls. There are several destinations within a couple of hours, with a mix of terrain and some featuring nearby parks like the Frances Perkins National Monument. If you're up for a longer drive, over 3 hours, you can reach places like Blue Hill or Hudson, with Acadia National Park accessible from a couple of those longer routes. Most of these are day trips, but the variety lets you pick based on how much time you want to spend on the road.
Total Routes
24
Shortest
0.5h
With Parks Nearby
9
Under 2 hours
14 total in this range
Livermore Falls, ME
1h 45m67 mi one way
This 1.8-hour trip to Livermore Falls offers a solid 9/10 drive score. It's a mixed highway and surface route, shorter than heading to Farmington or Rumford, and doesn't require an overnight stay.
Augusta, ME
1h 32m59.8 mi one way
For a shorter drive than to Livermore Falls or Auburn, Augusta is a 1.5-hour trip with a mostly highway profile and a drive score of 7. It also offers access to the Frances Perkins National Monument.
Auburn, ME
1h 11m38.3 mi one way
This 1.2-hour drive to Auburn is a quicker option than going to Livermore Falls, with a good 8/10 drive score. The terrain is mostly flat, making for a straightforward trip.
Falmouth Foreside, ME
37m10.4 mi one way
West Scarborough, ME
44m14.4 mi one way
This is your shortest option at just 0.7 hours, making it ideal for a quick escape. The drive score is a strong 8/10, and it uses a mix of highway and surface roads.
Full-day getaway
6 total in this range
Blue Hill, ME
3h 16m141 mi one way
If you want a longer drive, Blue Hill is 3.3 hours away and includes access to Acadia National Park. It has a high 9/10 drive score and a mixed drive profile.
Hudson, ME
3h 14m136.5 mi one way
Hudson is a 3.2-hour drive with a mostly highway profile and a 9/10 drive score. It's a longer option than going to Augusta, and also provides access to the Frances Perkins National Monument.
Rumford, ME
2h 9m80.7 mi one way
This 2.2-hour drive to Rumford has a high 9/10 drive score and features mostly flat terrain. It’s comparable in time to Farmington but offers a mixed highway and surface profile.
Strong, ME
2h 27m93.9 mi one way
Benton, ME
2h 1m84.1 mi one way
Weekend trip
Addison, ME
4h 24m187.6 mi one way
This 4.4-hour drive to Addison is the longest option, with a high 9/10 drive score and access to Acadia National Park. The terrain is mostly flat, making it a manageable, albeit lengthy, excursion.
Calais, ME
4h 59m227.9 mi one way
Calais is the furthest destination at 5 hours, with a highway-focused profile and a drive score of 8. It offers access to both Acadia National Park and the Frances Perkins National Monument.
Jonesport, ME
4h 43m200.2 mi one way
Lubec, ME
5h 28m231.5 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Addison, ME
4h 24m187.6 mi one way
Blue Hill, ME
3h 16m141 mi one way
Hudson, ME
3h 14m136.5 mi one way
Calais, ME
4h 59m227.9 mi one way
Augusta, ME
1h 32m59.8 mi one way
Auburn, ME
1h 11m38.3 mi one way
South Portland, ME
31m6.9 mi one way
Addison, ME
4h 24m187.6 mi one way
Blue Hill, ME
3h 16m141 mi one way
Rumford, ME
2h 9m80.7 mi one way
Jonesport, ME
4h 43m200.2 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring drives benefit from the potential for park visits, like the Frances Perkins National Monument, as the landscape awakens.
Summer
Summer is ideal for the longer drives to places like Blue Hill or Addison, especially with Acadia National Park accessible.
Fall
The mixed drive profiles and varied terrain make fall trips to destinations like Farmington or Rumford appealing.
Winter
Shorter, highway-focused drives like the one to Augusta are practical options when weather is a concern.
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