Origin
Cornish, ME
Morning in Cornish on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cornish, ME to City of 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
1h 17m
Distance
36.9 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cornish, ME
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City of Portland, ME
Brett Sayles
Trip Overview
If you are looking to head from the inland charm of Cornish toward the coast, this 36.9-mile trip to Portland is a straightforward one-day excursion. You should plan for about 1 hour and 17 minutes of travel time, making it an easy jaunt for a weekend morning or afternoon. With a fuel budget of approximately $6, it is a very affordable way to traverse this corner of the Northeast. The route relies primarily on local roads like Ossipee Trail West, Ossipee Trail, and Main Street rather than high-speed interstates. Since the entire drive stays within Maine, you will experience a smooth transition from rural inland landscapes to the urban environment of the coast. It is a practical, no-fuss journey that works best as a simple out-and-back day trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ossipee Trail West | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| Ossipee Trail | 8.2 mi | 12m |
| Main Street | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Portland - Peaks Island | 2.5 mi | 20m |
| Stroudwater Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Congress Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Westbrook Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| I 295 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Ossipee Trail West
— 9.9 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cornish, ME and City of Portland, ME.
1
Start on ME 5; ME 25
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on ME 25; ME 117
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Ossipee Trail
3
Enter roundabout onto ME 25
119 ft
·
1 sec
·
Ossipee Trail West
4
Continue on ME 25
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
Ossipee Trail West
Use the straight lane.
5
Enter roundabout onto ME 25
166 ft
·
2 sec
·
Ossipee Trail East
6
Continue on ME 25
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Ossipee Trail East
7
Continue on ME 25
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
8
Continue on US 202; ME 4
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Continue on Conant Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Conant Street
10
Continue on ME 25
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
William B Clarke Drive
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto Stroudwater Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Stroudwater Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on Westbrook Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Westbrook Street
13
Turn left onto ME 9; ME 22
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Congress Street
14
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
15
Merge onto I 295; US 1
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 295; US 1
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 7
Toward US 1A
17
Continue on US 1A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1A
Exit 7
Toward US 1A
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Continue on Maine State Pier
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Maine State Pier
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn slight right
187 ft
·
13 sec
20
Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island
2.5 mi
·
20 min
·
Portland - Peaks Island
21
Continue
213 ft
·
15 sec
22
Continue on Welch Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Welch Street
23
Turn right onto Oakland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Oakland Avenue
24
Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street
351 ft
·
15 sec
·
Whitehead Street
25
Continue on Seashore Avenue
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Seashore Avenue
26
Continue on Seashore Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Seashore Avenue
27
Arrive at destination
Seashore Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.5 miles from Cornish, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 10.4 and 36 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
10.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
ME 25 / Ossipee Trail West
Enter roundabout onto ME 25 / Ossipee Trail West
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
20.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
ME 25 / Ossipee Trail East
Enter roundabout onto ME 25 / Ossipee Trail East
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
26.1 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Stroudwater Street
Turn right onto Stroudwater Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
32.1 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward US 1A
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 7
Toward US 1A
5
36 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
Oakland Avenue
Turn right onto Oakland Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.94 one way
$11.88 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.54 | $13.07 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.07 | $14.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.15 | $16.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.87 | $1.77 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.17 | $2.36 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
City of Portland, ME
Morning in City of Portland on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°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
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 17m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Only 5% of this route involves highway travel, so you will spend the vast majority of your time navigating smaller roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 9.9-mile segment on Ossipee Trail West, which provides a bit of consistency before the road becomes more technical. Because the path relies heavily on local thoroughfares, your speed will remain moderate throughout the 1-hour and 17-minute duration. You will find that the personality of the road favors a steady, attentive pace rather than the monotonous cruising typically associated with major interstates.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.9 mi on Ossipee Trail West.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 10.4 miles in near ME 25 / Ossipee Trail West.
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 36.9 miles you will encounter 8 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 10.4 miles (ME 25 / Ossipee Trail West): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 20.3 miles (ME 25 / Ossipee Trail East): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 26.1 miles (Stroudwater Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
431 ft
-5 ft
Total Climb
263 ft
Total Descent
590 ft
Highest Point
431 ft
~2.6 mi in
Elevation Range
436 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 36.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.9 miles on Ossipee Trail West. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 10.4 miles (ME 25 / Ossipee Trail West): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 20.3 miles (ME 25 / Ossipee Trail East): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 26.1 miles (Stroudwater Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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