Origin
Harrison, ME
Late night in Harrison on Tuesday
Local time
5:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harrison, ME to City of Portland, ME
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
47.2 mi
76 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Harrison, ME
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City of Portland, ME
Brett Sayles
Trip Overview
This 47.2-mile drive from Harrison to the City of Portland, Maine, will take you about 1 hour and 28 minutes. It's a perfect day trip, so you won't need an overnight stay. You'll primarily be on roads like Roosevelt Trail and Forest Avenue, with a highway share of 0%, meaning you'll be on local roads the entire way. The estimated fuel cost is around $8. This route offers a straightforward journey through Maine, taking you from one point in the Northeast region to another within the same region. Plan for a relatively quick and easy excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Trail | 24.7 mi | 35m |
| Forest Avenue | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Portland Road | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| Bridgton Road | 4.1 mi | 8m |
| Harrison Road | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Portland - Peaks Island | 2.5 mi | 20m |
| Seashore Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Franklin Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Roosevelt Trail
— 24.7 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrison, ME and City of Portland, ME.
1
Start on Mill Street
132 ft
·
9 sec
·
Mill Street
2
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Main Street
3
Continue on Bridgton Road
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Bridgton Road
4
Continue on Harrison Road
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Harrison Road
5
Continue on US 302
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Portland Road
6
Continue on US 302
20 mi
·
30 min
·
Roosevelt Trail
Use the straight lane.
7
Enter roundabout onto US 302
283 ft
·
9 sec
·
Roosevelt Trail
Toward US 302: Portland
8
Continue on US 302
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Roosevelt Trail
Toward US 302: Portland
9
Continue on US 302
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Bridgton Road
10
Continue on US 302
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Forest Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 23.6 miles from Harrison, 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 46.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
29.6 mi into trip
|
~42m 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
4
42 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
Marginal Way
Turn left onto Marginal Way
Navigation decision point
5
42.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
US 1A / Franklin Street
Turn right onto US 1A / Franklin Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
46.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
Oakland Avenue
Turn right onto Oakland Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.60 one way
$15.20 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.36 | $16.72 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.04 | $18.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.42 | $20.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.96 | $2.27 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.61 | $3.02 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Late night in City of Portland on Tuesday
Local time
5:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Chance Rain Showers
SW 5 mph
36% chance
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
12 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 28m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 for this entire 47.2-mile journey. With no highway segments, you'll be navigating local roads for the full duration. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 24.7 miles along Roosevelt Trail. This means you'll likely be experiencing frequent turns and changes in speed limits as you pass through various towns and communities. The character of the drive is consistently local, offering an unhurried pace throughout.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 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?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 28m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 29.6 miles (US 302 / Roosevelt Trail): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 42 miles (Marginal Way): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 47.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m 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: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 29.6 miles (US 302 / Roosevelt Trail): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 42 miles (Marginal Way): Navigation decision point.
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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