Origin
North New Portland, ME
Morning in North New Portland on Tuesday
Local time
9:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North New Portland, ME to Pittsfield, ME
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
44.5 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North New Portland, ME
Brett Sayles
Pittsfield, ME
Brady Wilson
Trip Overview
This 44.5-mile drive from North New Portland, ME to Pittsfield, ME is a straightforward local journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 9 minutes. With no highway driving involved, it's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, especially given the estimated fuel cost of just $7. The route primarily utilizes Canaan Road, Main Street, and New Portland Road, offering a connected feel through rural Maine. You'll be traveling within the Northeast region for the entirety of this short hop. This trip is ideal if you're looking for a quick, low-cost connection between two points without the need for extensive planning or overnight stays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Canaan Road | 11.1 mi | 14m |
| Main Street | 9.2 mi | 12m |
| New Portland Road | 6.6 mi | 11m |
| River Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| White School House Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| South Main Street | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| Ell Hill Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Hartland Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Canaan Road
— 11.1 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North New Portland, ME and Pittsfield, ME.
1
Start on ME 16
189 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bog Road
2
Continue on ME 16
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Meadow Brook Road
3
Continue on ME 16
6.6 mi
·
11 min
·
New Portland Road
4
Continue on ME 16
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Elm Street
5
Turn right onto US 201A; ME 8
210 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Main Street
6
Continue on US 201A; ME 8
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
River Road
7
Continue on US 201A
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
8
Continue on US 201A
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
9
Continue on White School House Road
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
White School House Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto US 201
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
11
Continue on US 201
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Avenue
12
Turn left onto Jewett Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Jewett Street
13
At end of road, turn right onto North Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Avenue
14
Turn left onto High Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
High Street
15
Merge onto US 2
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
16
Continue on US 2
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Canaan Road
17
Continue on US 2
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
18
Continue on US 2
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Canaan Road
19
Continue on US 2
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
20
Turn right onto ME 152
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Ell Hill Road
21
Continue on ME 152
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Hartland Avenue
22
Continue on Forest Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Forest Street
23
At end of road, turn left onto Central Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Central Street
24
Arrive at destination
Central Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.3 miles from North New Portland, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 8.4 and 44.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
8.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 201A; ME 8 / North Main Street
Turn right onto US 201A; ME 8 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
19.4 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
US 201 / South Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 201 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
23 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
North Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto North Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
23.7 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
High Street
Turn left onto High Street
Navigation decision point
5
44.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
Central Street
At end of road, turn left onto Central Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.16 one way
$14.33 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.52 | $17.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.83 | $19.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.67 | $2.14 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.23 | $2.85 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Pittsfield, ME
Morning in Pittsfield on Tuesday
Local time
9:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
1 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 9m 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 for this entire 44.5-mile stretch, as the highway share is 0%. You won't encounter any interstate cruising here; instead, you'll navigate through local roads. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll experience is 11.1 miles on Canaan Road. This means you'll be making frequent adjustments and navigating residential and rural areas for most of your journey. The character of the drive is consistent, focusing on local connectivity rather than high-speed travel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.1 mi on Canaan Road.
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 around 8.4 miles in near US 201A; ME 8 / North Main Street.
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 9m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.4 miles (US 201A; ME 8 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.4 miles (US 201 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 23 miles (North Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 44.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m 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 11.1 miles on Canaan Road. 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: at 8.4 miles (US 201A; ME 8 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.4 miles (US 201 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 23 miles (North Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pittsfield, 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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