Origin
Alfred, ME
Late night in Alfred on Sunday
Local time
3:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alfred, ME to Portland, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
30 mi
48 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alfred, ME
Yaroslav Shuraev
Portland, ME
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Alfred, ME to Portland, ME is 30 miles and takes about 38m via Maine Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward trip stays within Maine, taking you from the Northeast region of the state into its slightly more urban coastal area. It’s a short hop, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without a lot of fuss. You’ll spend a good chunk of this drive on the Maine Turnpike, so expect a more direct, highway-focused experience. Consider this if you're looking for efficiency and a predictable journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 12.2 mi | 13m |
| Alfred Road | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| I 295 | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Biddeford Road | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Alfred Street | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Portland Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Forest Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Kennebunk Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 12.2 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alfred, ME and Portland, ME.
1
Start on this road
54 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto US 202; ME 4
246 ft
·
10 sec
·
Oak Street
3
Turn right onto Saco Road
330 ft
·
14 sec
·
Saco Road
4
Turn slight right onto Kennebunk Road
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Kennebunk Road
5
Turn left onto ME 111
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Biddeford Road
6
Continue on ME 111
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Alfred Road
7
Continue on ME 111
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Alfred Street
8
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
1 min
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 95 North Toll: Portland, Augusta
10
Merge onto I 95
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Maine Turnpike
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
I 295
Exit 44
Toward Downtown Portland
Use the slight right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 6A
Toward ME 100 South
13
Keep slight left at fork
156 ft
·
7 sec
14
Continue on ME 100
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Forest Avenue
15
Turn left onto Portland Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Portland Street
16
At end of road, turn right onto Preble Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Preble Street
17
At end of road, turn left onto Congress Street
156 ft
·
5 sec
·
Congress Street
18
Arrive at destination
Congress Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 30 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Saco Road
Turn right onto Saco Road
Navigation decision point
7
11.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North Toll: Portland, Augusta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North Toll: Portland, Augusta
8
23.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
I 295
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 toward Downtown Portland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 44
Toward Downtown Portland
5
29.1 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward ME 100 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 6A
Toward ME 100 South
6
30 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Congress Street
At end of road, turn left onto Congress Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.83 one way
$9.66 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.31 | $10.63 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.74 | $11.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.62 | $13.25 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.73
Maine Turnpike
(12.2 mi)
$0.73
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.20 | $1.92 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Portland, ME
Late night in Portland on Sunday
Local time
3:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
15 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
38m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed drive, with 58% of it on highways like the Maine Turnpike and I-295. You'll encounter stretches of Alfred Road, providing a brief change of pace before rejoining faster thoroughfares. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 12.2 miles on the Maine Turnpike, indicating a significant portion of the drive is on this primary artery. The road generally progresses from a more rural feel to a more developed, suburban environment as you approach Portland. Expect smooth sailing for most of the journey, with minimal traffic complexities until you get closer to your destination.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.2 mi on Maine Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Saco Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 30 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Saco Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.9 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Alfred, ME to Portland, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Augusta along the way.
Augusta
11.5 mi in
|
~14m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 30 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.2 miles on Maine Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.73 in tolls one way, starting with Maine Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Portland, ME before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ME can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Saco Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.9 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Portland, ME before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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