Origin
Oxford, ME
Afternoon in Oxford on Sunday
Local time
12:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oxford, 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 27m
Distance
43.9 mi
71 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oxford, ME
Milan
City of Portland, ME
Brett Sayles
Trip Overview
Oxford, ME to Portland, ME is 43.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 27 minutes via Maine Street and Maine Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Maine, moving from the Northeast region towards the coast. Expect a route with frequent turns and a mix of local roads and highway driving. It's a manageable distance perfect for a single-day trip, allowing for a relaxed pace without feeling rushed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Street | 10.6 mi | 16m |
| Maine Turnpike | 10.4 mi | 11m |
| Shaker Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Pigeon Hill Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Portland - Peaks Island | 2.5 mi | 20m |
| Forest Avenue | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Auburn Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Street
— 10.6 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oxford, ME and City of Portland, ME.
1
Start on King Street
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
King Street
2
Continue on ME 121
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
King Street
3
Turn right onto ME 26; ME 121
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on ME 26
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Pigeon Hill Road
5
Continue on ME 26
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Maine Street
6
Continue on ME 26
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Shaker Road
7
Continue on ME 26
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Maine Wildlife Park Way
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
9
Merge onto I 95
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Maine Turnpike
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 53
Toward ME 26, ME 100: West Falmouth
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
151 ft
·
3 sec
12
Turn straight onto ME 26; ME 100
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Gray Road
13
Continue on ME 26; ME 100
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Auburn Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto ME 100
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Allen Avenue
15
Turn left onto US 302; ME 100
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Forest Avenue
16
Turn left onto Marginal Way
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Marginal Way
17
Turn right onto US 1A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on Maine State Pier
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Maine State Pier
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn slight right
187 ft
·
13 sec
20
Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island
2.5 mi
·
20 min
·
Portland - Peaks Island
21
Continue
213 ft
·
15 sec
22
Continue on Welch Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Welch Street
23
Turn right onto Oakland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Oakland Avenue
24
Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street
351 ft
·
15 sec
·
Whitehead Street
25
Continue on Seashore Avenue
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Seashore Avenue
26
Continue on Seashore Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Seashore Avenue
27
Arrive at destination
Seashore Avenue
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 21.9 miles from Oxford, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 32.6 and 42.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
32.6 mi into trip
|
~48m 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
4
33.1 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
38.7 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
Marginal Way
Turn left onto Marginal Way
Navigation decision point
5
39.2 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
US 1A / Franklin Street
Turn right onto US 1A / Franklin Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
42.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
Oakland Avenue
Turn right onto Oakland Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.07 one way
$14.13 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.78 | $15.55 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.41 | $16.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.69 | $19.39 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.63
Maine Turnpike
(10.4 mi)
$0.63
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.15 | $2.81 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Afternoon in City of Portland on Sunday
Local time
12:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
35°F
Gray, ME
22 mi in
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
3 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 27m 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 route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a more engaging local drive than a straightforward highway cruise. With a 24% highway share, you'll experience a blend of faster-paced travel and more intricate local navigation. The longest uninterrupted stretch measures 10.6 miles on Maine Street, so be prepared for varying speeds and road conditions throughout the journey. The drive transitions from local streets to the Maine Turnpike and then back to local roads like Shaker Road as you approach your destination.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.6 mi on Maine Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 32.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 32.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 38.7 miles (Marginal Way): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 43.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.6 miles on Maine Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.63 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 32.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 38.7 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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