Origin
Hollis Center, ME
Late night in Hollis Center on Sunday
Local time
12:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hollis 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
58m
Distance
25.2 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hollis Center, ME
Abhishek Navlakha
City of Portland, ME
Brett Sayles
Trip Overview
This short, 25.2-mile drive from Hollis Center, ME to the City of Portland, ME is a manageable one-day trip. Expect to spend about 58 minutes on the road, navigating through familiar Maine terrain as you stay within the Northeast region. The route is primarily local roads with a small highway share, suggesting a more intimate travel experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $4, this trip is very budget-friendly. It's a straightforward journey that doesn't require an overnight stay, making it perfect for a quick excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Narragansett Trail | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| Portland - Peaks Island | 2.5 mi | 20m |
| Narragansett Street | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Bar Mills Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Stroudwater Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Congress Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Westbrook Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 4.7 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hollis Center, ME and City of Portland, ME.
1
Start on ME 117
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Cape Road
2
Turn left onto ME 4A
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Bar Mills Road
3
Continue on ME 4A
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto US 202; ME 4
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Narragansett Trail
5
Continue on US 202; ME 4
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Narragansett Street
6
Enter roundabout onto US 202; ME 4
110 ft
·
2 sec
·
Narragansett Street
7
Continue on US 202; ME 4
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
·
Narragansett Street
8
Merge onto US 202; ME 4
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
State Street
9
Continue on US 202; ME 4
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Continue on Conant Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Conant Street
11
Continue on ME 25
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
William B Clarke Drive
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto Stroudwater Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Stroudwater Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on Westbrook Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Westbrook Street
14
Turn left onto ME 9; ME 22
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Congress Street
15
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
16
Merge onto I 295; US 1
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 295; US 1
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 7
Toward US 1A
18
Continue on US 1A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1A
Exit 7
Toward US 1A
Use the left / straight lanes.
19
Continue on Maine State Pier
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Maine State Pier
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn slight right
187 ft
·
13 sec
21
Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island
2.5 mi
·
20 min
·
Portland - Peaks Island
22
Continue
213 ft
·
15 sec
23
Continue on Welch Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Welch Street
24
Turn right onto Oakland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Oakland Avenue
25
Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street
351 ft
·
15 sec
·
Whitehead Street
26
Continue on Seashore Avenue
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Seashore Avenue
27
Continue on Seashore Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Seashore Avenue
28
Arrive at destination
Seashore Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 8.7 and 24.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
8.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 202; ME 4 / Narragansett Street
Enter roundabout onto US 202; ME 4 / Narragansett Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
14.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Stroudwater Street
Turn right onto Stroudwater Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
20.4 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward US 1A
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 7
Toward US 1A
4
20.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
US 1A
Continue onto US 1A toward US 1A
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Exit 7
Toward US 1A
5
24.3 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
Oakland Avenue
Turn right onto Oakland Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.06 one way
$8.11 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.46 | $8.93 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.83 | $9.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.56 | $11.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
City of Portland, ME
Late night in City of Portland on Sunday
Local time
12:58 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
7 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
58m 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 route offers a 'turn-heavy local drive' experience, with only an 8% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.7 miles on Main Street. As you progress, expect a dynamic driving experience that moves away from the highway and delves into more local thoroughfares, including sections of Narragansett Trail and the roads leading to Portland - Peaks Island. The character of the drive is defined by its frequent turns and close proximity to local communities.
Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.7 mi on Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 8.7 miles in near US 202; ME 4 / Narragansett Street.
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 25.2 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 8.7 miles (US 202; ME 4 / Narragansett Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14.4 miles (Stroudwater Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 25.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.7 miles on Main Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 8.7 miles (US 202; ME 4 / Narragansett Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14.4 miles (Stroudwater Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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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