Origin
Gray, ME
Morning in Gray on Sunday
Local time
6:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gray, 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
52m
Distance
22.6 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gray, ME
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City of Portland, ME
Brett Sayles
Trip Overview
Traveling from Gray to Portland is a straightforward 22.6-mile journey that typically takes about 52 minutes to complete. Because this is such a short trip, you can easily handle it as a single-day excursion without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $4 on fuel for the trek, making it a budget-friendly option for your schedule. You will navigate via the Maine Turnpike, Forest Avenue, and the Portland - Peaks Island transit connection. Since both towns are located within the Northeast region, the transition between them is seamless and familiar. This route is an ideal choice if you want to reach the city quickly without a complex travel itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 10.4 mi | 11m |
| Portland - Peaks Island | 2.5 mi | 20m |
| Forest Avenue | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Auburn Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Allen Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Seashore Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Franklin Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Marginal Way | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 10.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gray, ME and City of Portland, ME.
1
Start on US 202; ME 4
154 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on US 202; ME 4; ME 26
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Gray Road
3
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
4
Merge onto I 95
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Maine Turnpike
5
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 53
Toward ME 26, ME 100: West Falmouth
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
151 ft
·
3 sec
7
Turn straight onto ME 26; ME 100
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Gray Road
8
Continue on ME 26; ME 100
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Auburn Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto ME 100
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Allen Avenue
10
Turn left onto US 302; ME 100
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Forest Avenue
11
Turn left onto Marginal Way
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Marginal Way
12
Turn right onto US 1A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on Maine State Pier
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Maine State Pier
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn slight right
187 ft
·
13 sec
15
Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island
2.5 mi
·
20 min
·
Portland - Peaks Island
16
Continue
213 ft
·
15 sec
17
Continue on Welch Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Welch Street
18
Turn right onto Oakland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Oakland Avenue
19
Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street
351 ft
·
15 sec
·
Whitehead Street
20
Continue on Seashore Avenue
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Seashore Avenue
21
Continue on Seashore Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Seashore Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
Seashore Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 21.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
8
11.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward ME 26, ME 100: West Falmouth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 53
Toward ME 26, ME 100: West Falmouth
4
11.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
17.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 1A / Franklin Street
Turn right onto US 1A / Franklin Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
21.6 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
Oakland Avenue
Turn right onto Oakland Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.64 one way
$7.28 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.00 | $8.01 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.63
Maine Turnpike
(10.4 mi)
$0.63
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
6:45 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
8 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
52m 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?
This trip offers a mixed drive experience that transitions from highway speeds to local navigation. You will spend about 46% of your time on the highway, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 10.4 miles on the Maine Turnpike. Once you exit the turnpike, the character of the road shifts as you merge onto Forest Avenue. Expect a change in pace as you move from the open, high-speed sections of the turnpike into the more structured environment of the Portland approach. It is a functional commute that balances efficiency with the necessity of navigating urban-adjacent roads as you near your destination.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.4 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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in.
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 22.6 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 0.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 22.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.4 miles on Maine Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.63 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.
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 0.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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