Livermore, ME to City of Portland, ME is 59.6 miles and takes about 1h 34m via Maine Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip takes you from the Northeast region of Maine to the same region, staying within the state. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on highway, making it a convenient option for a quick journey. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without a lot of fuss. The short duration means you can easily complete it in a single day.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
29.8 miles from Livermore, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 35m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Maine Turnpike
22.3 mi
23m
Auburn Road
12.7 mi
14m
Washington Street
4.1 mi
5m
Center Street
2.9 mi
3m
Turner Road
2.9 mi
3m
Portland - Peaks Island
2.5 mi
20m
Forest Avenue
2.4 mi
3m
Auburn Street
1.8 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 22.3 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livermore, ME and City of Portland, ME.
1
Start on ME 4; ME 108
1.7 mi·1 min·Federal Road
2
Continue on ME 4
13 mi·14 min·Auburn Road
3
Continue on ME 4
2.9 mi·3 min·Turner Road
4
Continue on ME 4
2.9 mi·3 min·Center Street
5
Keep slight right at fork onto ME 4
0.4 mi·30 sec·Union Street Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
0.7 mi·50 sec·Minot Avenue
7
Turn slight left onto US 202; ME 4; ME 100
4.1 mi·5 min·Washington Street
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
10
Merge onto I 95
7.7 mi·8 min·Maine Turnpike
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
15 mi·15 min·Maine Turnpike
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 53Toward ME 26, ME 100: West FalmouthUse the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
151 ft·3 sec
14
Turn straight onto ME 26; ME 100
0.5 mi·1 min·Gray Road
15
Continue on ME 26; ME 100
1.8 mi·4 min·Auburn Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto ME 100
0.8 mi·1 min·Allen Avenue
17
Turn left onto US 302; ME 100
2.4 mi·3 min·Forest Avenue
18
Turn left onto Marginal Way
0.5 mi·1 min·Marginal Way
19
Turn right onto US 1A
0.7 mi·1 min·Franklin Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on Maine State Pier
0.1 mi·29 sec·Maine State Pier
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn slight right
187 ft·13 sec
22
Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island
2.5 mi·20 min·Portland - Peaks Island
23
Continue
213 ft·15 sec
24
Continue on Welch Street
0.2 mi·49 sec·Welch Street
25
Turn right onto Oakland Avenue
0.1 mi·26 sec·Oakland Avenue
26
Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street
351 ft·15 sec·Whitehead Street
27
Continue on Seashore Avenue
0.2 mi·46 sec·Seashore Avenue
28
Continue on Seashore Avenue
0.6 mi·2 min·Seashore Avenue
29
Arrive at destination
Seashore Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the short drive time of just over an hour and a half, you have a lot of flexibility with when you depart. Leaving Livermore, ME in the morning or mid-afternoon should allow you to arrive in Portland with plenty of daylight. With a fuel cost estimated at $10 and no designated stops, you can likely complete this trip without needing to refuel along the way. However, it's always wise to start with a full tank. Keep an eye out for highway transitions, especially as you near the city limits of Portland, as traffic can increase during peak hours.
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 29.8 miles from Livermore, ME, or about 35m 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 13 miles or 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29.8 miles or 35m 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
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Portland, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Livermore, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Livermore, ME
This is one driving day of about 59.6 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Livermore, 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 20.2 and 58.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
20.2 mi into trip|~23m 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.
4
25.5 mi into trip|~30m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
8
48.3 mi into trip|~55m 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
55 mi into trip|~1h 7m in|US 1A / Franklin Street
Turn right onto US 1A / Franklin Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
58.6 mi into trip|~1h 30m in|Oakland Avenue
Turn right onto Oakland Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.59 one way
$19.19 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg21 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$10.56
$21.11
premium
$4.86
$11.41
$22.83
diesel
$5.61
$13.16
$26.32
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
$10
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
17.9
0
$6.26
$2.86
Efficient EV
14.9
0
$5.22
$2.38
EV Truck/SUV
23.8
0
$8.34
$3.81
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Livermore, ME
Late night
in Livermore on Sunday
Local time
2:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
City of Portland, ME
Late night
in City of Portland on Sunday
Local time
2:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Patchy Fog
S 5 mph66% chanceLive forecast
50°F
Auburn, ME
30 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
13 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 34m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 37% of the journey on highways, primarily the Maine Turnpike. You'll encounter stretches of faster driving interspersed with more local road sections like Auburn Road and Washington Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll cover is 22.3 miles on the Maine Turnpike, providing a good opportunity to settle in. As you progress, expect the character of the drive to shift from more open highway to potentially busier, more developed areas as you approach Portland. It’s not an intense mountain climb or a winding coastal cruise, but rather a functional transit.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 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?
8/10
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 around 20.2 miles in near ME 4 / Union Street Bypass.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 20.2 miles (ME 4 / Union Street Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 48.3 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 34m. Total distance: 59.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). 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: at 20.2 miles (ME 4 / Union Street Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 48.3 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.
