Origin
Porter, ME
Morning in Porter on Tuesday
Local time
6:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Porter, 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
1h 5m
Distance
39.5 mi
64 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 0m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Porter, ME
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Trip Overview
Embarking on a road trip from Porter to Portland, Maine, covers a manageable 39.5 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 5 minutes. This drive is perfectly suited for a single day trip, allowing you to easily reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. Expect a fuel cost of around $6 for this journey. The route predominantly follows local roads, including segments of Ossipee Trail and Main Street, offering a more connected feel to the communities you pass through. Given its short distance and straightforward nature, this trip is an excellent option for a quick excursion within the Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ossipee Trail | 10.7 mi | 16m |
| Ossipee Trail West | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| Main Street | 5.6 mi | 9m |
| Maple Street | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Federal Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Stroudwater Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Congress Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Westbrook Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Ossipee Trail
— 10.7 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Porter, ME and Portland, ME.
1
Start on ME 25; ME 160
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Ossipee Trail
2
Turn left onto ME 25
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Federal Street
3
Continue on ME 25
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Maple Street
4
Continue on ME 5; ME 25
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
5
Continue on ME 25; ME 117
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Ossipee Trail
6
Enter roundabout onto ME 25
119 ft
·
1 sec
·
Ossipee Trail West
7
Continue on ME 25
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
Ossipee Trail West
Use the straight lane.
8
Enter roundabout onto ME 25
166 ft
·
2 sec
·
Ossipee Trail East
9
Continue on ME 25
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Ossipee Trail East
10
Continue on ME 25
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
11
Continue on US 202; ME 4
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Continue on Conant Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Conant Street
13
Continue on ME 25
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
William B Clarke Drive
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto Stroudwater Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Stroudwater Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on Westbrook Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Westbrook Street
16
Turn left onto ME 9; ME 22
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Congress Street
17
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
18
Merge onto I 295; US 1
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 295; US 1
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 6A
Toward ME 100 South
20
Keep slight left at fork
156 ft
·
7 sec
21
Continue on ME 100
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Forest Avenue
22
Turn left onto Portland Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Portland Street
23
At end of road, turn right onto Preble Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Preble Street
24
At end of road, turn left onto Congress Street
156 ft
·
5 sec
·
Congress Street
25
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 39.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.8 miles from Porter, 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 33.2 and 39.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
33.2 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
Stroudwater Street
Turn right onto Stroudwater Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
38.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward ME 100 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 6A
Toward ME 100 South
5
38.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
39.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
Preble Street
At end of road, turn right onto Preble Street
Navigation decision point
6
39.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
Congress Street
At end of road, turn left onto Congress Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.36 one way
$12.72 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.00 | $13.99 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.56 | $15.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.72 | $17.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 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 | 11.9 | 0 | $4.15 | $1.90 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
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
Morning in Portland on Tuesday
Local time
6:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
9 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 5m 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 characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating a series of turns rather than cruising on long, straightaways. With a highway share of only 2%, you'll spend most of your time on local roads, experiencing the rhythm of smaller towns. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.7 miles along Ossipee Trail. The road's personality shifts as you progress, transitioning from more rural sections to increasingly developed areas as you approach Portland. Be prepared for frequent changes in speed and direction, keeping you engaged behind the wheel.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.7 mi on Ossipee Trail.
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 33.2 miles in near Stroudwater Street.
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 39.5 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 33.2 miles (Stroudwater Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 38.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 38.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 1h 5m. Total distance: 39.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m 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 10.7 miles on Ossipee Trail. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 33.2 miles (Stroudwater Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 38.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 38.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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