Origin
Cumberland Center, ME
Morning in Cumberland Center on Sunday
Local time
8:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cumberland Center, ME to 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
19m
Distance
11.2 mi
18 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 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cumberland Center, ME
Arian Fernandez
Portland, ME
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This short 11.2-mile drive from Cumberland Center to Portland, Maine, is easily manageable as a day trip, taking only about 19 minutes to complete. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $2, it's an economical journey. The route primarily utilizes I-295, Longwoods Road, and Main Street, offering a mixed driving experience. Since it's a quick trip within the Northeast region of Maine, there's no need for an overnight stay, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule. This drive is perfect for a quick hop between locations without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| Longwoods Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| US 1A | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Middle Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Cumberland Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Bucknam Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Preble Street | 0.1 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 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
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1A
Exit 7
Toward US 1A
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto Cumberland Avenue
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Cumberland Avenue
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto Preble Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Preble Street
13
Turn left onto Congress Street
156 ft
·
5 sec
·
Congress Street
14
Arrive at destination
Congress Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 4.9 and 10.7 — 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
10.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Cumberland Avenue
Turn right onto Cumberland Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.80 one way
$3.61 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.98 | $3.97 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.14 | $4.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.47 | $4.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Portland, ME
Morning in Portland on Sunday
Local time
8:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
14 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
19m 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 47% of it on the highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.6 miles on I-295, providing a period of steady travel. As you transition between these main roads, the character of the drive will shift, moving from interstate speeds to potentially more local road conditions as you approach your destination. This variation means you'll experience different driving dynamics throughout the relatively short distance.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 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?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.9 miles in near Bucknam Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 11.2 miles you will encounter 9 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 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 19m. Total distance: 11.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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 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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