Origin
Denmark, ME
Late night in Denmark on Sunday
Local time
3:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Denmark, 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
1h 6m
Distance
43.7 mi
70 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
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.
Denmark, ME
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Portland, ME
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Trip Overview
Driving from Denmark to Portland is a straightforward 43.7-mile trek that typically takes about 1 hour and 6 minutes. Because this is a compact trip within Maine, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via Roosevelt Trail, Bridgton Road, and Forest Avenue, keeping your transit costs low with an estimated fuel budget of just $7. Since this journey stays entirely within the Northeast region, you will experience a consistent local atmosphere throughout the transition. It is an ideal route for those looking for a manageable, direct connection between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Trail | 24.7 mi | 35m |
| Forest Avenue | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Bridgton Road | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| East Main Street | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| South High Street | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Portland Road | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Sandy Creek Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Portland Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Roosevelt Trail
— 24.7 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denmark, ME and Portland, ME.
1
Start on ME117
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
East Main Street
2
Continue on South High Street
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
South High Street
3
Turn right onto Sandy Creek Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Sandy Creek Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 302
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Portland Road
5
Continue on US 302
20 mi
·
30 min
·
Roosevelt Trail
Use the straight lane.
6
Enter roundabout onto US 302
283 ft
·
9 sec
·
Roosevelt Trail
Toward US 302: Portland
7
Continue on US 302
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Roosevelt Trail
Toward US 302: Portland
8
Continue on US 302
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Bridgton Road
9
Continue on US 302
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Forest Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto Portland Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Portland Street
11
At end of road, turn right onto Preble Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Preble Street
12
At end of road, turn left onto Congress Street
156 ft
·
5 sec
·
Congress Street
13
Arrive at destination
Congress Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.8 miles from Denmark, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 6.7 and 43.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
6.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Sandy Creek Road
Turn right onto Sandy Creek Road
Navigation decision point
5
7.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 302 / Portland Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 302 / Portland Road
Navigation decision point
5
30.7 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
US 302 / Roosevelt Trail
Enter roundabout onto US 302 / Roosevelt Trail toward US 302: Portland
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward US 302: Portland
5
43.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
Preble Street
At end of road, turn right onto Preble Street
Navigation decision point
6
43.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
Congress Street
At end of road, turn left onto Congress Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.04 one way
$14.07 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.74 | $15.48 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.65 | $19.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.12 | $2.80 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
Late night in Portland on Sunday
Local time
3:50 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
5 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 6m 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 rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features zero highway miles. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating local roads, with your longest uninterrupted segment being a 24.7-mile stretch on the Roosevelt Trail. The lack of highway exposure means your pace will be dictated by local traffic and road geometry rather than cruise control. Behind the wheel, you should be prepared for a constant change in scenery as you move through these connecting corridors. It is an engaging, hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention on the road ahead.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.7 mi on Roosevelt Trail.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 6.7 miles in near Sandy Creek Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Denmark, ME to Portland, ME is easy. At 1h 6m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.7 miles (Sandy Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles (US 302 / Portland Road): Navigation decision point; at 30.7 miles (US 302 / Roosevelt Trail): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 43.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.7 miles on Roosevelt Trail. 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 6.7 miles (Sandy Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles (US 302 / Portland Road): Navigation decision point; at 30.7 miles (US 302 / Roosevelt Trail): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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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