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City of Portland, ME
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Trip Overview
Jay, ME to City of Portland, ME is 70.1 miles and takes about 1h 46m via Maine Turnpike and Auburn Road, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day drive entirely within Maine, moving from the state's more rural northeast region down to the bustling coastal city of Portland. Expect a mixed drive that balances highway speeds with some local road sections. It's a practical route for getting from point A to point B efficiently, suitable for a quick trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35 miles from Jay, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 40m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Maine Turnpike
22.3 mi
23m
Auburn Road
12.7 mi
14m
Federal Road
9.5 mi
10m
Washington Street
4.1 mi
5m
Center Street
2.9 mi
3m
Turner Road
2.9 mi
3m
Main Street
2.6 mi
2m
Portland - Peaks Island
2.5 mi
20m
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 22.3 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jay, ME and City of Portland, ME.
1
Start on Intervale Road
123 ft·2 sec·Intervale Road
2
Merge onto ME 4
2.6 mi·2 min·Main Street
3
Turn right onto ME 4
510 ft·6 sec·Bridge Street
4
Continue on ME 4
9.5 mi·10 min·Federal Road
5
Continue on ME 4
13 mi·14 min·Auburn Road
6
Continue on ME 4
2.9 mi·3 min·Turner Road
7
Continue on ME 4
2.9 mi·3 min·Center Street
8
Keep slight right at fork onto ME 4
0.4 mi·30 sec·Union Street Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
0.7 mi·50 sec·Minot Avenue
10
Turn slight left onto US 202; ME 4; ME 100
4.1 mi·5 min·Washington Street
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
13
Merge onto I 95
7.7 mi·8 min·Maine Turnpike
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
15 mi·15 min·Maine Turnpike
15
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 53Toward ME 26, ME 100: West FalmouthUse the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
151 ft·3 sec
17
Turn straight onto ME 26; ME 100
0.5 mi·1 min·Gray Road
18
Continue on ME 26; ME 100
1.8 mi·4 min·Auburn Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
19
Turn right onto ME 100
0.8 mi·1 min·Allen Avenue
20
Turn left onto US 302; ME 100
2.4 mi·3 min·Forest Avenue
21
Turn left onto Marginal Way
0.5 mi·1 min·Marginal Way
22
Turn right onto US 1A
0.7 mi·1 min·Franklin Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Continue on Maine State Pier
0.1 mi·29 sec·Maine State Pier
Use the straight lane.
24
Turn slight right
187 ft·13 sec
25
Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island
2.5 mi·20 min·Portland - Peaks Island
26
Continue
213 ft·15 sec
27
Continue on Welch Street
0.2 mi·49 sec·Welch Street
28
Turn right onto Oakland Avenue
0.1 mi·26 sec·Oakland Avenue
29
Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street
351 ft·15 sec·Whitehead Street
30
Continue on Seashore Avenue
0.2 mi·46 sec·Seashore Avenue
31
Continue on Seashore Avenue
0.6 mi·2 min·Seashore Avenue
32
Arrive at destination
Seashore Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of under two hours, this trip offers flexibility for departure time. Leaving in the morning allows you to arrive in Portland with plenty of the day to explore. With a fuel cost estimated at $11, you won't need extensive fuel planning, but it's always wise to top off before leaving Jay. Pay attention as you transition from the Maine Turnpike onto Auburn Road and Federal Road, as these sections will require more focus on local traffic and speed limits. There are no designated stops in the data, but the drive is short enough that a single, brief break if needed would be sufficient.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 35 miles from Jay, ME, or about 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 15 miles or 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35 miles or 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Portland, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Jay, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Jay, ME
This is one driving day of about 70.1 miles and 1h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Jay, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Maine Turnpike for about 22.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 69.1 — 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|ME 4 / Main Street
Merge onto ME 4 / Main Street
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
30.7 mi into trip|~35m in|ME 4 / Union Street Bypass
Keep slight right at fork onto ME 4 / Union Street Bypass
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
58.8 mi into trip|~1h 7m 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
5
65.5 mi into trip|~1h 19m in|US 1A / Franklin Street
Turn right onto US 1A / Franklin Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
69.1 mi into trip|~1h 43m in|Oakland Avenue
Turn right onto Oakland Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.28 one way
$22.57 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$12.42
$24.83
premium
$4.86
$13.42
$26.85
diesel
$5.61
$15.48
$30.95
Estimated Tolls: $1.33
Maine Turnpike
(22.3 mi)$1.33
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21
0
$7.36
$3.36
Efficient EV
17.5
0
$6.13
$2.80
EV Truck/SUV
28
0
$9.81
$4.49
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Jay, ME
Morning
in Jay on Sunday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
City of Portland, ME
Morning
in City of Portland on Sunday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Auburn, ME
35 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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 46m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This 70.1-mile journey features a 32% highway share, primarily on the Maine Turnpike. You'll experience a mixed drive, starting with more local road segments before transitioning to faster-paced highway driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 22.3 miles along the Maine Turnpike, offering a period of consistent speed. As you approach Portland, the route will naturally incorporate more suburban and urban road characteristics, requiring attention to local traffic patterns.
32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.3 mi on Maine Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 4 / Main Street.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.1 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (ME 4 / Main Street): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 30.7 miles (ME 4 / Union Street Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 46m. Total distance: 70.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.3 miles on Maine Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.33 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: near the start (ME 4 / Main Street): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 30.7 miles (ME 4 / Union Street Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at City of Portland, ME before heading back.
