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
4
Shortest
4.7h
With Parks Nearby
4
Weekend trip
Jonesport, ME
4h 43m200.2 mi one way
Lubec, ME
5h 28m231.5 mi one way
Machias, ME
4h 46m203.6 mi one way
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.
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Jonesport, ME
4h 43m200.2 mi one way
Lubec, ME
5h 28m231.5 mi one way
Machias, ME
4h 46m203.6 mi one way
Calais, ME
4h 59m227.9 mi one way
Jonesport, ME
4h 43m200.2 mi one way
Lubec, ME
5h 28m231.5 mi one way
Calais, ME
4h 59m227.9 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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