Origin
Naples, ME
Morning in Naples on Sunday
Local time
11:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Naples, 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 12m
Distance
34.7 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Naples, ME
Kelly
City of Portland, ME
Brett Sayles
Trip Overview
Naples, ME to City of Portland, ME is 34.7 miles and takes about 1h 12m via Roosevelt Trail and Forest Avenue, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Maine, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive primarily on surface roads, making it a convenient option for a quick transition between two points. You won't encounter any highway driving, so expect a more local feel throughout your travel. This route is ideal if you're looking for a simple, direct way to get from Naples to Portland without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Trail | 21.3 mi | 31m |
| Forest Avenue | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Bridgton Road | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| Portland - Peaks Island | 2.5 mi | 20m |
| Seashore Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Franklin Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Marginal Way | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Welch Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Roosevelt Trail
— 21.3 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Naples, ME and City of Portland, ME.
1
Start on Kents Landing
176 ft
·
18 sec
·
Kents Landing
2
Turn left onto US 302
17 mi
·
26 min
·
Roosevelt Trail
Use the straight lane.
3
Enter roundabout onto US 302
283 ft
·
9 sec
·
Roosevelt Trail
Toward US 302: Portland
4
Continue on US 302
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Roosevelt Trail
Toward US 302: Portland
5
Continue on US 302
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Bridgton Road
6
Continue on US 302
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Forest Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto Marginal Way
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Marginal Way
8
Turn right onto US 1A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on Maine State Pier
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Maine State Pier
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn slight right
187 ft
·
13 sec
11
Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island
2.5 mi
·
20 min
·
Portland - Peaks Island
12
Continue
213 ft
·
15 sec
13
Continue on Welch Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Welch Street
14
Turn right onto Oakland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Oakland Avenue
15
Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street
351 ft
·
15 sec
·
Whitehead Street
16
Continue on Seashore Avenue
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Seashore Avenue
17
Continue on Seashore Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Seashore Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
Seashore Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.3 miles from Naples, 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 33.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 302 / Roosevelt Trail
Turn left onto US 302 / Roosevelt Trail
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
17.1 mi into trip
|
~26m 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
29.5 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
Marginal Way
Turn left onto Marginal Way
Navigation decision point
5
30.1 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
US 1A / Franklin Street
Turn right onto US 1A / Franklin Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
33.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
Oakland Avenue
Turn right onto Oakland Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.59 one way
$11.17 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.15 | $12.29 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.64 | $13.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.66 | $15.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.67 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.86 | $2.22 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
11:18 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
8 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
1h 12m 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 drive is entirely on surface roads with a 0% highway share. Your longest continuous stretch will be 21.3 miles on Roosevelt Trail. As you transition onto Forest Avenue and then Bridgton Road, expect a more connected feel with local traffic and intersections. The absence of highway driving means you'll be navigating more at-grade crossings and potentially slower speeds through populated areas.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.3 mi on Roosevelt Trail.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 US 302 / Roosevelt Trail.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 12m 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 (US 302 / Roosevelt Trail): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.1 miles (US 302 / Roosevelt Trail): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 29.5 miles (Marginal Way): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 34.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m 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 21.3 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 (US 302 / Roosevelt Trail): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.1 miles (US 302 / Roosevelt Trail): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 29.5 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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