Origin
Phippsburg, ME
Late night in Phippsburg on Tuesday
Local time
4:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Phippsburg, ME to Portland, 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
59m
Distance
40.9 mi
66 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
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Phippsburg, ME
Luis Rodriguez
Portland, ME
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 40.9-mile journey from Phippsburg, ME, to Portland, ME, is an easy day trip, taking just under an hour to complete. Primarily utilizing I-295 and US-1, the drive is heavily focused on highway travel. With a modest fuel cost of around $7, this route is budget-friendly for a quick excursion. Since the origin and destination are both within the Northeast region of Maine, you won't experience a drastic change in scenery or climate. Given its short duration, this drive offers a lot of flexibility for departure times and spontaneous stops along the way.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 21.1 mi | 24m |
| US 1 | 7.7 mi | 10m |
| Main Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| High Street | 2.2 mi | 6m |
| Pleasant Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| US 1A | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Cumberland Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Richardson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 21.1 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Phippsburg, ME and Portland, ME.
1
Start on Higgins Lane
181 ft
·
9 sec
·
Higgins Lane
2
Turn right onto Parker Head Road
224 ft
·
10 sec
·
Parker Head Road
3
Turn right onto ME 209
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Road
4
Continue on Bridge Street
450 ft
·
12 sec
·
Bridge Street
5
Continue on ME 209
2.2 mi
·
6 min
·
High Street
6
Turn left onto Richardson Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Richardson Street
7
Continue on Western Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Western Avenue
8
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
State Road
9
Enter roundabout onto Congress Avenue
14 ft
·
0 sec
·
Congress Avenue
10
Continue on Congress Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Congress Avenue
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward US 1 South
12
Merge onto US 1
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
US 1
13
Turn right onto US 1
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasant Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
15
Keep slight left at fork
1.6 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 295 South: Freeport, Portland
16
Merge onto I 295
21 mi
·
24 min
·
I 295
Use the straight lane.
17
Take the exit onto US 1A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1A
Exit 7
Toward US 1A
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn right onto Cumberland Avenue
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Cumberland Avenue
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn left onto Preble Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Preble Street
20
Turn left onto Congress Street
156 ft
·
5 sec
·
Congress Street
21
Arrive at destination
Congress Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.5 miles from Phippsburg, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 6.9 and 39.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
6.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
State Road
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
Navigation decision point
5
7.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Congress Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Congress Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
7.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the ramp toward US 1 South
Navigation decision point
Toward US 1 South
6
17 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 295 South: Freeport, Portland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 295 South: Freeport, Portland
7
39.7 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
US 1A
Take the exit onto US 1A toward US 1A
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 7
Toward US 1A
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.58 one way
$13.17 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.24 | $14.49 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.83 | $15.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.29 | $1.96 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Portland, ME
Late night in Portland on Tuesday
Local time
4:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Brunswick, ME
20 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
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
59m 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 highway-focused experience for 72% of this drive. The most significant uninterrupted stretch spans 21.1 miles on I-295, offering a chance to maintain a consistent pace. While I-295 provides efficient travel, you'll also navigate sections of US-1 and Main Road, which may offer a slight change of pace. The overall feel is one of practical, direct transit rather than a winding, scenic exploration, making it ideal for reaching your destination efficiently.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.1 mi on I 295.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and US 1. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.9 miles in near State Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 40.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.9 miles (State Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (Congress Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Portland, ME
Full guide →Portland is on a peninsula in Casco Bay on the Southern Maine coast approximately 100 miles (161 km) north of Boston, Massachusetts. It has more than 65,000 inhabitants, making it the largest city in Maine. Portland is a small seaside city with a high concentration of shops, restaurants, museums, galleries, tours and many things to see and do. Many people commute to Portland to work, and the city's population significantly increases in the summertime.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 40.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.1 miles on I 295. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 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 6.9 miles (State Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (Congress Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes — Frances Perkins National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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