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Trip from Chisholm, ME to City of Portland, ME

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 44m

Distance

68.2 mi

110 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 37m ★
6 AM
1h 45m
8 AM
2h 0m
10 AM
1h 50m
12 PM
1h 48m
3 PM
1h 51m
5 PM
1h 59m
8 PM
1h 40m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Chisholm, ME, ME

Chisholm, ME

RealToughCandy.com

Downtown City of Portland, ME, ME

City of Portland, ME

Brett Sayles

Trip Overview

Chisholm, ME to City of Portland, ME is 68.2 miles and takes about 1h 44m via Maine Turnpike, Auburn Road, and Federal Road, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maine, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a mixed drive experience as you transition from more rural areas towards the city. Given its relatively short distance and duration, this route is well-suited for a single-day journey, allowing for a relaxed pace. It's a straightforward drive that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

34.1 miles from Chisholm, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Maine Turnpike 22.3 mi 23m
Auburn Road 12.7 mi 14m
Federal Road 9.5 mi 10m
Washington Street 4.1 mi 5m
Center Street 2.9 mi 3m
Turner Road 2.9 mi 3m
Portland - Peaks Island 2.5 mi 20m
Forest Avenue 2.4 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Maine Turnpike — 22.3 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chisholm, ME and City of Portland, ME.

1

Start on ME 4

0.7 mi · 49 sec · Main Street
2

Turn right onto ME 4

510 ft · 6 sec · Bridge Street
3

Continue on ME 4

9.5 mi · 10 min · Federal Road
4

Continue on ME 4

13 mi · 14 min · Auburn Road
5

Continue on ME 4

2.9 mi · 3 min · Turner Road
6

Continue on ME 4

2.9 mi · 3 min · Center Street
7

Keep slight right at fork onto ME 4

0.4 mi · 30 sec · Union Street Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Continue on US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100

0.7 mi · 50 sec · Minot Avenue
9

Turn slight left onto US 202; ME 4; ME 100

4.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Street
10

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
12

Merge onto I 95

7.7 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike
13

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95

15 mi · 15 min · Maine Turnpike
14

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 53 Toward ME 26, ME 100: West Falmouth Use the slight right lane.
15

Keep slight right at fork

151 ft · 3 sec
16

Turn straight onto ME 26; ME 100

0.5 mi · 1 min · Gray Road
17

Continue on ME 26; ME 100

1.8 mi · 4 min · Auburn Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
18

Turn right onto ME 100

0.8 mi · 1 min · Allen Avenue
19

Turn left onto US 302; ME 100

2.4 mi · 3 min · Forest Avenue
20

Turn left onto Marginal Way

0.5 mi · 1 min · Marginal Way
21

Turn right onto US 1A

0.7 mi · 1 min · Franklin Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
22

Continue on Maine State Pier

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Maine State Pier
Use the straight lane.
23

Turn slight right

187 ft · 13 sec
24

Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island

2.5 mi · 20 min · Portland - Peaks Island
25

Continue

213 ft · 15 sec
26

Continue on Welch Street

0.2 mi · 49 sec · Welch Street
27

Turn right onto Oakland Avenue

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Oakland Avenue
28

Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street

351 ft · 15 sec · Whitehead Street
29

Continue on Seashore Avenue

0.2 mi · 46 sec · Seashore Avenue
30

Continue on Seashore Avenue

0.6 mi · 2 min · Seashore Avenue
31

Arrive at destination

Seashore Avenue

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short 1h 44m drive, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving anytime in the morning or early afternoon should give you ample time to reach your destination before dark. With only 68.2 miles to cover, you likely won't need to plan for extensive stops, though a brief break on the Maine Turnpike might be welcome. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated fuel cost is around $11, and it's always wise to be aware of your nearest service areas, especially as you approach the more populated Portland area.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 34.1 miles from Chisholm, ME, or about 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 15 miles or 17m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 34.1 miles or 39m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 7m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Portland, ME than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Chisholm, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Chisholm, ME

This is one driving day of about 68.2 miles and 1h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Chisholm, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Maine Turnpike for about 22.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Maine, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Auburn, ME

34 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Turner, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Auburn, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.1 miles from Chisholm, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Nom Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Maine

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 63.3

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

+12076139332

Visit website

Orchid Lewiston

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lewiston, Maine

0.7 mi

The Heritage Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lewiston, Maine

0.8 mi

Nom Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 63.3

Portland, Maine

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

+12076139332

Visit website

Orchid Lewiston

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 29.2

Lewiston, Maine

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+12077530389

Visit website

The Heritage Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 29.2

Lewiston, Maine

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+12075137005

La Fleurs Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Jay, Maine

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12078972117

Visit website

Thatcher's Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 29.2

Auburn, Maine

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+12077822135

Visit website

Governor's Restaurant & Bakery

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 29.2

Lewiston, Maine

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12077530173

Visit website

The Escape Room

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 63.3

Portland, Maine

Hours: 12–8:15 pm

+12076193775

Visit website

Maine Day Ventures/ formerly Maine Foodie Tours

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 63.3

Portland, Maine

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+12072337485

Visit website

Portland Observatory

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 63.3

Portland, Maine

+12072531800

Visit website

Maine Historical Society and the Wadsworth-Longfellow House

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 63.3

Portland, Maine

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12077741822

Visit website

Old Port Historic Tours

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 63.3

Portland, Maine

Hours: 8:30 am–5:30 pm

+12078070009

Visit website

FunZ Trampoline Park

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 29.2

Lewiston, Maine

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+12077833888

Visit website

Maine Military Museum & Learning Center

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 63.3

South Portland, Maine

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+12077678227

Visit website

Maine Escape Games

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 63.3

South Portland, Maine

Hours: 1–7 pm

+12072746007

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 28.8 and 67.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
28.8 mi into trip | ~33m in | ME 4 / Union Street Bypass

Keep slight right at fork onto ME 4 / Union Street Bypass

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
4
34.1 mi into trip | ~39m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

8
56.9 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in

Take the exit toward ME 26, ME 100: West Falmouth

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 53 Toward ME 26, ME 100: West Falmouth
5
63.6 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in | US 1A / Franklin Street

Turn right onto US 1A / Franklin Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
67.2 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in | Oakland Avenue

Turn right onto Oakland Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.98 one way

$21.96 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $12.08 $24.16
premium $4.86 $13.06 $26.12
diesel $5.61 $15.06 $30.12

Estimated Tolls: $1.33

Maine Turnpike (22.3 mi) $1.33

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.5 0 $7.16 $3.27
Efficient EV 17.1 0 $5.97 $2.73
EV Truck/SUV 27.3 0 $9.55 $4.36

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Chisholm, ME

Late night in Chisholm on Sunday

Local time

12:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Portland, ME

Late night in City of Portland on Sunday

Local time

12:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

50°F

Auburn, ME

34 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

10 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 44m 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 drive offers a mixed bag of road types, with about 33% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on the Maine Turnpike, which provides a faster pace, followed by sections on Auburn Road and Federal Road that are more typical of local and arterial routes. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 22.3 miles on the Maine Turnpike, allowing for a solid period of steady driving. As you get closer to Portland, the road character will likely shift to reflect a more urban environment.

33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.3 mi on Maine Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

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 28.8 miles in near ME 4 / Union Street Bypass.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.2 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 28.8 miles (ME 4 / Union Street Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 56.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 44m. Total distance: 68.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 22.3 miles on Maine Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.33 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 City of 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 28.8 miles (ME 4 / Union Street Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 56.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at City of 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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