Origin
North Windham, ME
Morning in North Windham on Sunday
Local time
6:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Windham, 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
49m
Distance
20.4 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Windham, ME
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City of Portland, ME
Brett Sayles
Trip Overview
If you are planning to head from North Windham into the heart of Portland, you are looking at a straightforward 20.4-mile trip. Expect to spend about 49 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via Roosevelt Trail, Bridgton Road, and Forest Avenue to reach your destination. With a modest fuel cost of approximately $3, it is an economical route for a quick commute or a weekend outing. Both locations are situated in the Northeast, ensuring you remain within the familiar Maine landscape throughout the entire journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Trail | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| 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
— 7.1 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Windham, ME and City of Portland, ME.
1
Start on US 302
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Roosevelt Trail
Use the straight lane.
2
Enter roundabout onto US 302
283 ft
·
9 sec
·
Roosevelt Trail
Toward US 302: Portland
3
Continue on US 302
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Roosevelt Trail
Toward US 302: Portland
4
Continue on US 302
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Bridgton Road
5
Continue on US 302
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Forest Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto Marginal Way
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Marginal Way
7
Turn right onto US 1A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on Maine State Pier
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Maine State Pier
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn slight right
187 ft
·
13 sec
10
Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island
2.5 mi
·
20 min
·
Portland - Peaks Island
11
Continue
213 ft
·
15 sec
12
Continue on Welch Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Welch Street
13
Turn right onto Oakland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Oakland Avenue
14
Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street
351 ft
·
15 sec
·
Whitehead Street
15
Continue on Seashore Avenue
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Seashore Avenue
16
Continue on Seashore Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Seashore Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
Seashore Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.5 — 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
|
US 302 / Roosevelt Trail
Depart onto US 302 / Roosevelt Trail
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~3m 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
15.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Marginal Way
Turn left onto Marginal Way
Navigation decision point
5
15.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 1A / Franklin Street
Turn right onto US 1A / Franklin Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
19.5 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
Oakland Avenue
Turn right onto Oakland Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.28 one way
$6.57 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.61 | $7.23 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.91 | $7.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.50 | $9.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
6:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Light Rain
S 15 to 20 mph
85% chance
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
6 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
49m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is best described as a turn-heavy local route, meaning you will need to stay alert rather than settling into a monotonous highway cruise. Since the highway share is zero percent, you will be navigating local roads the entire way. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 7.1-mile segment along Roosevelt Trail. Because the road demands frequent adjustments and turning, it feels more like a standard local transit than an open-road excursion. Expect a steady, functional pace as you transition from the suburban feel of North Windham into the urban environment of Portland.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.1 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 49m 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 2.9 miles (US 302 / Roosevelt Trail): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 15.3 miles (Marginal Way): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
321 ft
-5 ft
Total Climb
305 ft
Total Descent
592 ft
Highest Point
321 ft
~6.5 mi in
Elevation Range
326 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 20.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m 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 7.1 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 2.9 miles (US 302 / Roosevelt Trail): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 15.3 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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