Origin
Cumberland Center, ME
Morning in Cumberland Center on Sunday
Local time
6:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cumberland Center, 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
45m
Distance
15 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cumberland Center, ME
Arian Fernandez
City of Portland, ME
Brett Sayles
Trip Overview
This short 15-mile trip from Cumberland Center, ME, to the City of Portland, ME, will take you approximately 45 minutes to complete. It's a convenient and easy drive, perfect for a single-day excursion within the Northeast region. You'll primarily navigate on I-295, Longwoods Road, and roads leading to Portland's Peaks Island. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $2, this route is very budget-friendly. Since it's such a short distance, there's no need for an overnight stay; you can easily complete this journey and explore your destination within a day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| Longwoods Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Portland - Peaks Island | 2.5 mi | 20m |
| US 1A | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Seashore Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Middle Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Bucknam Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 4.6 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cumberland Center, ME and City of Portland, ME.
1
Start on Blanchard Road
93 ft
·
4 sec
·
Blanchard Road
2
Turn right onto ME 9
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on ME 9
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Longwoods Road
4
Enter roundabout onto ME 9
96 ft
·
2 sec
·
Longwoods Road
5
Continue on ME 9
378 ft
·
10 sec
·
Longwoods Road
6
Continue on Middle Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Middle Road
7
Turn sharp left onto Bucknam Road
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Bucknam Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 295
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
I 295
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit onto US 1A
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 1A
Exit 7
Toward US 1A
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on Maine State Pier
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Maine State Pier
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn slight right
187 ft
·
13 sec
13
Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island
2.5 mi
·
20 min
·
Portland - Peaks Island
14
Continue
213 ft
·
15 sec
15
Continue on Welch Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Welch Street
16
Turn right onto Oakland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Oakland Avenue
17
Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street
351 ft
·
15 sec
·
Whitehead Street
18
Continue on Seashore Avenue
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Seashore Avenue
19
Continue on Seashore Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Seashore Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
Seashore Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 4.9 and 14.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Bucknam Road
Turn sharp left onto Bucknam Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
5.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
5.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 295
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
10 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 1A
Take the exit onto US 1A toward US 1A
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 7
Toward US 1A
5
14.1 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Oakland Avenue
Turn right onto Oakland Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.41 one way
$4.83 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.66 | $5.31 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
6:59 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
6 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 38% of it being highway travel. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 4.6 miles on I-295, offering a chance for steady progress. Beyond the interstate, the drive transitions to local roads, including Longwoods Road, and routes that bring you into the heart of Portland and towards the ferry for Peaks Island. This blend means you'll experience both faster-paced highway sections and more local driving as you approach your destination.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.6 mi on I 295.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.9 miles in near Bucknam Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 45m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles (Bucknam Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 15 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.6 miles on I 295. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 4.9 miles (Bucknam Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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