Origin
City of Portland, ME
Evening in City of Portland on Wednesday
Local time
6:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Portland, ME to New Gloucester, ME
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
29.1 mi
47 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
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Portland, ME
Brett Sayles
New Gloucester, ME
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
City of Portland, ME to New Gloucester, ME is 29.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 5 minutes via Maine Turnpike, Lewiston Road, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Maine, moving from the coastal Northeast region to inland areas. It's a straightforward drive, suitable for a quick trip or an add-on to a longer excursion. Consider this route if you're looking for a simple transition between two points in Southern Maine without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 10.3 mi | 11m |
| Lewiston Road | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| Portland - Peaks Island | 2.5 mi | 20m |
| Forest Avenue | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Auburn Street | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Church Road | 1 mi | 3m |
| Allen Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Seashore Avenue | 0.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 10.3 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Portland, ME and New Gloucester, 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
·
48 sec
Exit 63
Toward US 202, ME 115, ME 4: Gray, New Gloucester
22
Turn right onto US 202; ME 4; ME 26
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Gray Road
23
Continue on US 202; ME 4; ME 26
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Main Street
24
Continue on US 202; ME 4
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Lewiston Road
25
Turn right onto Church Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Church Road
26
At end of road, turn left onto Gloucester Hill Road
435 ft
·
19 sec
·
Gloucester Hill Road
27
Arrive at destination
Gloucester Hill Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 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
$5.14 one way
$10.29 round trip
$4.49/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $5.63 | $11.27 |
| premium | $5.29 | $6.06 | $12.12 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.06 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
New Gloucester, ME
Evening in New Gloucester on Wednesday
Local time
6:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°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
30 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 5m 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?
About 35% of this drive is on highways, with the longest continuous stretch on the Maine Turnpike covering 10.3 miles. You'll transition from highway cruising to surface roads as you approach New Gloucester. Expect a mix of driving experiences, moving from more developed areas to quieter stretches as you leave the immediate Portland vicinity.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.3 mi on Maine Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Welch Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 29.1 miles you will encounter 14 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
427 ft
-5 ft
Total Climb
569 ft
Total Descent
269 ft
Highest Point
427 ft
~27 mi in
Elevation Range
433 ft
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 City of Portland, ME to New Gloucester, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Augusta along the way.
Augusta
10.9 mi in
|
~39m
About the Cities
Arriving in New Gloucester, ME
Full guide →New Gloucester is a small town in Cumberland County in the Lakes and Mountains region of Maine.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 29.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.3 miles on Maine Turnpike. 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 New Gloucester, 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 New Gloucester, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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