Origin
Portland, ME
Night in Portland on Saturday
Local time
10:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Portland, ME to Berwick, 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 4m
Distance
46.1 mi
74 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Portland, ME
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Berwick, ME
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Trip Overview
Portland, ME to Berwick, ME is 46.1 miles and takes about 1h 4m via Maine Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, entirely within Maine. Expect a primarily highway-focused experience for this relatively short journey. It's a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in a single day, making it ideal for a quick transition between these two locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 23.8 mi | 25m |
| North Berwick Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| I 295 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| School Street | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Somersworth Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Wells Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Park Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Sanford Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 23.8 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland, ME and Berwick, ME.
1
Start on Congress Street
484 ft
·
20 sec
·
Congress Street
2
Turn right onto Brown Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Brown Street
3
Turn left onto Cumberland Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Cumberland Avenue
4
Turn right onto ME 77
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
High Street
5
Turn left onto Park Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Avenue
6
Continue on Congress Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Congress Street
7
Turn left onto Fore River Parkway
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Fore River Parkway
8
Take the ramp onto US 1A
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 1A
9
Merge onto I 295; US 1
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 295; US 1
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
I 295
11
Merge onto I 95
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Maine Turnpike
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19
Toward ME 9, ME 109: Wells, Sanford
13
Turn right onto ME 109; ME 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Sanford Road
14
Turn left onto North Berwick Road
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
North Berwick Road
15
Continue on ME 9
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Wells Street
16
At end of road, turn left onto ME 9; ME 4
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
17
Turn right onto ME 9
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Somersworth Road
18
Continue on ME 9
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
School Street
19
Continue on ME 9
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Somersworth Road
20
Continue on ME 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
School Street
21
Turn right onto Wilson Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Wilson Street
22
Turn left onto Sullivan Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Sullivan Street
23
At end of road, turn left onto Rochester Street
474 ft
·
18 sec
·
Rochester Street
24
Arrive at destination
Rochester Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 23 miles from 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 46 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Brown Street
Turn right onto Brown Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Fore River Parkway
Turn left onto Fore River Parkway
Navigation decision point
6
30.5 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward ME 9, ME 109: Wells, Sanford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 19
Toward ME 9, ME 109: Wells, Sanford
5
45.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
Sullivan Street
Turn left onto Sullivan Street
Navigation decision point
6
46 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
Rochester Street
At end of road, turn left onto Rochester Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.42 one way
$14.84 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.17 | $16.33 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.83 | $17.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.43
Maine Turnpike
(23.8 mi)
$1.43
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
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.1 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 | 13.8 | 0 | $4.84 | $2.21 |
| Efficient EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.45 | $2.95 |
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
Berwick, ME
Night in Berwick on Saturday
Local time
10:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
7 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 4m 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 predominantly highway-focused, with 63% of your travel on high-speed roads. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 23.8 miles on the Maine Turnpike. The drive begins with significant time on the turnpike and I-295, offering a consistent pace. As you approach your destination, the roads will transition, eventually leading you onto North Berwick Road for the final segment.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.8 mi on Maine Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and North Berwick Road. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Brown 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 46.1 miles you will encounter 17 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 0.1 miles (Brown Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (Fore River Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 30.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Portland, ME to Berwick, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Sanford along the way.
Sanford
30.5 mi in
|
~36m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 46.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.8 miles on Maine Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.43 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 Berwick, 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 0.1 miles (Brown Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (Fore River Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 30.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Berwick, 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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