Origin
Long Island, ME
Morning in Long Island on Sunday
Local time
6:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Long Island, 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
1h 17m
Distance
9.9 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Long Island, ME
David Kanigan
City of Portland, ME
Brett Sayles
Trip Overview
This short, 9.9-mile journey from Long Island, ME, to the City of Portland, ME, is a convenient 1-hour and 17-minute drive, perfect for a single day trip. With no highway driving and a very manageable fuel cost of around $2, you'll primarily navigate local roads connecting various islands and the mainland. The route is characterized by frequent turns, making it feel more like an exploration than a straightforward commute. Given its proximity within the Northeast region and its brief duration, this drive is best suited for a single, relaxed day of travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Diamond Cove - Long Island | 2.8 mi | 28m |
| Portland - Peaks Island | 2.5 mi | 20m |
| Portland - Little Diamond | 2.1 mi | 15m |
| Little Diamond - Great Diamond | 0.9 mi | 7m |
| Seashore Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Island Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Welch Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Oakland Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Diamond Cove - Long Island
— 2.8 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Island, ME and City of Portland, ME.
1
Start on Parson Lane
46 ft
·
4 sec
·
Parson Lane
2
Turn right onto Island Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Island Avenue
3
Turn left onto Ponce Landing
343 ft
·
15 sec
·
Ponce Landing
4
Turn slight left onto Diamond Cove - Long Island
2.8 mi
·
28 min
·
Diamond Cove - Long Island
5
Turn left onto Little Diamond - Great Diamond
0.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Little Diamond - Great Diamond
6
Turn left onto Portland - Little Diamond
2.1 mi
·
15 min
·
Portland - Little Diamond
7
Turn sharp left onto Portland - Peaks Island
2.5 mi
·
20 min
·
Portland - Peaks Island
8
Continue
213 ft
·
15 sec
9
Continue on Welch Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Welch Street
10
Turn right onto Oakland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Oakland Avenue
11
Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street
351 ft
·
15 sec
·
Whitehead Street
12
Continue on Seashore Avenue
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Seashore Avenue
13
Continue on Seashore Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Seashore Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Seashore Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9 — 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
|
Island Avenue
Turn right onto Island Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Ponce Landing
Turn left onto Ponce Landing
Navigation decision point
4
3.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Little Diamond - Great Diamond
Turn left onto Little Diamond - Great Diamond
Navigation decision point
5
6.2 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
Portland - Peaks Island
Turn sharp left onto Portland - Peaks Island
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
9 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
Oakland Avenue
Turn right onto Oakland Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.59 one way
$3.19 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.75 | $3.51 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.90 | $3.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Morning in City of Portland on Sunday
Local time
6:59 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 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 17m 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?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' experience on this route, with zero highway miles contributing to its character. The longest continuous stretch you’ll encounter is 2.8 miles on Diamond Cove - Long Island, indicating a need for constant attention to navigation. The main roads, including Portland - Peaks Island and Portland - Little Diamond, suggest a series of shorter segments and ferry-like connections that will keep you engaged. This isn't a route for simply setting cruise control; it's more about actively navigating between distinct points.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.8 mi on Diamond Cove - Long Island.
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 Island Avenue.
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 17m drive. You will face about 6 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 (Island Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Ponce Landing): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (Little Diamond - Great Diamond): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 9.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m 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 2.8 miles on Diamond Cove - Long Island. 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 (Island Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Ponce Landing): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (Little Diamond - Great Diamond): 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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