City of Portland, ME to Hebron, ME is 47.2 miles and takes about 1h 34m via Maine Street and Maine Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region and the state of Maine. Expect a drive that is mostly on surface roads, offering a straightforward connection between two points. It's a short enough distance for a single-day excursion, making it ideal if you're looking for a quick change of scenery or a simple transit.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
23.6 miles from City of Portland, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 55m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Maine Street
10.5 mi
16m
Maine Turnpike
10.3 mi
11m
West Minot Road
3.6 mi
6m
Shaker Road
3.2 mi
5m
South Main Street
2.8 mi
4m
Paris Road
2.6 mi
4m
Portland - Peaks Island
2.5 mi
20m
Forest Avenue
2.4 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Maine Street
— 10.5 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Portland, ME and Hebron, ME.
1
Start on Seashore Avenue
0.6 mi·2 min·Seashore Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto Seashore Avenue
0.2 mi·45 sec·Seashore Avenue
3
Continue on Whitehead Street
351 ft·15 sec·Whitehead Street
4
Continue on Oakland Avenue
0.1 mi·31 sec·Oakland Avenue
5
At end of road, turn left onto Welch Street
0.2 mi·1 min·Welch Street
6
Continue on Portland - Peaks Island
2.5 mi·20 min·Portland - Peaks Island
7
Continue
187 ft·14 sec
8
Turn right onto Maine State Pier
74 ft·30 sec·Maine State Pier
9
Continue on Maine State Pier
0.1 mi·30 sec·Maine State Pier
10
Continue on US 1A
0.7 mi·1 min·Franklin Street
11
Turn left onto Marginal Way
0.5 mi·1 min·Marginal Way
12
Turn right onto ME 100
2.4 mi·3 min·Forest Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Take the exit
200 ft·9 sec
14
Turn slight right onto ME 100
0.8 mi·1 min·Allen Avenue
15
Turn left onto ME 26; ME 100
262 ft·7 sec·Washington Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on ME 26; ME 100
1.7 mi·4 min·Auburn Street
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on ME 26; ME 100
0.6 mi·1 min·Gray Road
18
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·41 sec
Use the left lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward I 95 North: Lewiston, Augusta
20
Merge onto I 95
10 mi·11 min·Maine Turnpike
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi·51 sec
Exit 63Toward US 202, ME 115, ME 4: Gray, New Gloucester
22
Turn left onto US 202; ME 4; ME 26
0.2 mi·35 sec·West Gray Road
23
Turn right onto ME 26
1.2 mi·2 min·Maine Wildlife Park Way
24
Continue on ME 26
3.2 mi·5 min·Shaker Road
25
Continue on ME 26
11 mi·16 min·Maine Street
26
Turn right onto ME 11
2.8 mi·4 min·South Main Street
27
Keep slight left at fork onto ME 11
1.0 mi·1 min·Main Street
28
Continue on West Minot Road
3.6 mi·6 min·West Minot Road
29
At end of road, turn left onto ME 119
0.4 mi·38 sec·Woodman Hill Road
30
Continue on ME 119
2.6 mi·4 min·Paris Road
31
Keep slight right at fork onto Station Road
50 ft·1 sec·Station Road
32
Arrive at destination
Station Road
Trip Plan
Given this is a relatively short drive of under two hours, you have a lot of flexibility. Aiming to leave mid-morning can help you avoid the worst of rush hour in Portland. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan for a quick fuel top-off before you depart, especially since the estimated fuel cost is just $8. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 10.5 miles on Maine Street, so keep an eye on your fuel gauge around that point, though it's unlikely to be an issue on this short trip.
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 23.6 miles from City of Portland, ME, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.5 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 10 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.6 miles or 55m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hebron, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving City of Portland, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from City of Portland, ME
This is one driving day of about 47.2 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 10 miles from City of Portland, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Maine Street for about 10.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 21.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1 mi into trip|~3m in|Welch Street
At end of road, turn left onto Welch Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
8.4 mi into trip|~33m in|ME 26; ME 100 / Washington Avenue
Turn left onto ME 26; ME 100 / Washington Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
10.7 mi into trip|~38m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
10.9 mi into trip|~39m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North: Lewiston, Augusta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North: Lewiston, Augusta
6
21.3 mi into trip|~51m in
Take the exit toward US 202, ME 115, ME 4: Gray, New Gloucester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 63
Toward US 202, ME 115, ME 4: Gray, New Gloucest...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.60 one way
$15.20 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg17 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$8.36
$16.72
premium
$4.86
$9.04
$18.08
diesel
$5.61
$10.42
$20.84
Estimated Tolls: $0.62
Maine Turnpike
(10.3 mi)$0.62
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
$8
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
14.2
0
$4.96
$2.27
Efficient EV
11.8
0
$4.13
$1.89
EV Truck/SUV
18.9
0
$6.61
$3.02
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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 18, 2026
Origin
City of Portland, ME
Morning
in City of Portland on Sunday
Local time
6:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Mostly Cloudy
E 10 mph7% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Hebron, ME
Morning
in Hebron on Sunday
Local time
6:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Partly Sunny
SE 10 mph4% chanceLive forecast
35°F
Gray, ME
24 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
11 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
1h 34m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This 47.2-mile drive features 22% highway time, meaning most of your travel will be on surface roads. You'll encounter a 10.5-mile stretch on Maine Street before transitioning to other roads. The majority of this route involves navigating local streets and roads, rather than high-speed highway cruising. Be prepared for more frequent intersections and potentially slower speeds as you move through populated areas.
Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.5 mi on Maine Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Welch Street.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.2 miles you will encounter 16 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 1 miles (Welch Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 8.4 miles (ME 26; ME 100 / Washington Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles: 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.
Between City of Portland, ME and Hebron, ME, road signs point toward Augusta and New Gloucester.
Augusta
10.9 mi in|~39m
New Gloucester
21.3 mi in|~51m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 47.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.5 miles on Maine Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.62 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.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Hebron, 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 1 miles (Welch Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 8.4 miles (ME 26; ME 100 / Washington Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hebron, ME before heading back.
