Portland, ME to Livermore Falls, ME is 67 miles and takes about 1 hour 45 minutes via Maine Turnpike and Auburn Road, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maine, offering a straightforward drive north from the bustling Portland area into more rural landscapes. Given its relatively short distance and manageable duration, it's an ideal day trip for those looking to explore central Maine without a significant time commitment. The majority of the drive utilizes major roadways, making it an accessible option for most drivers.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
33.5 miles from City of Portland, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 4m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Maine Turnpike
22.2 mi
23m
Auburn Road
12.7 mi
14m
Federal Road
9.5 mi
10m
Washington Street
4.2 mi
6m
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
— 22.2 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Portland, ME and Livermore Falls, 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
14 mi·15 min·Maine Turnpike
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
8.1 mi·8 min·Maine Turnpike
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn
23
At end of road, turn left onto US 202; ME 4
4.2 mi·6 min·Washington Street
24
Merge onto US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
0.5 mi·38 sec·Minot Avenue
25
Continue on ME 4
0.4 mi·30 sec·Union Street Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Merge onto ME 4
2.9 mi·3 min·Center Street
Use the straight lane.
27
Continue on ME 4
2.9 mi·3 min·Turner Road
28
Continue on ME 4
13 mi·14 min·Auburn Road
29
Continue on ME 4
9.5 mi·10 min·Federal Road
30
Continue on ME 4
510 ft·9 sec·Bridge Street
31
At end of road, turn right onto ME 17
198 ft·3 sec·Main Street
32
Turn left onto Church Street
0.2 mi·25 sec·Church Street
33
Arrive at destination
Church Street
Trip Plan
For this 67-mile journey, you have considerable flexibility on when to depart. Leaving Portland in the morning allows you to arrive in Livermore Falls with plenty of daylight to explore. Since the drive is under two hours, you won't need extensive breaks, but a quick stop for fuel or a restroom break can be easily incorporated. Consider that the longest stretch is on the Maine Turnpike, so plan any necessary stops before or after this segment to avoid interrupting your momentum. With a fuel cost estimated at $11, it's a budget-friendly excursion.
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 33.5 miles from City of Portland, ME, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.2 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 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.5 miles or 1h 4m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Livermore Falls, 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 67 miles and 1h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 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 Turnpike for about 22.2 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 66.8 — 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
66.8 mi into trip|~1h 44m in|ME 17 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto ME 17 / Main Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.79 one way
$21.57 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg23 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$11.87
$23.73
premium
$4.86
$12.83
$25.66
diesel
$5.61
$14.79
$29.59
Estimated Tolls: $1.34
Maine Turnpike
(22.2 mi)$1.34
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: 23.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20.1
0
$7.03
$3.22
Efficient EV
16.8
0
$5.86
$2.68
EV Truck/SUV
26.8
0
$9.38
$4.29
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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 Dec 19, 2023
Origin
City of Portland, ME
Late night
in City of Portland on Sunday
Local time
12:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Livermore Falls, ME
Late night
in Livermore Falls on Sunday
Local time
12:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°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
9 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 45m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route presents a mixed drive, with about 33% of it being highway. You'll spend a significant portion on the Maine Turnpike before transitioning to local roads like Auburn Road and Federal Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 22.2 miles on the Maine Turnpike, offering a chance to maintain a steady pace. As you move away from the turnpike, expect the character of the drive to change, becoming more typical of New England local routes with varying speed limits and potential for more frequent turns.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.2 mi on Maine Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 1 miles in near Welch Street.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67 miles you will encounter 17 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.
On the drive from City of Portland, ME to Livermore Falls, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Augusta along the way.
Augusta
10.9 mi in|~39m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 67 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 45m 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 22.2 miles on Maine Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.34 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 Livermore Falls, 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 Livermore Falls, ME before heading back.
