This 138.7-mile drive from Veazie to the City of Portland, Maine, is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 3 hours. Given its manageable duration and the fact that it's a single-day trip, it's an excellent option for a day excursion. The estimated fuel cost is around $22, making it an economical choice for exploring the Northeast region. You'll primarily be on I-95 and I-295, with a final segment connecting to Peaks Island, offering a convenient way to reach your destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
69.3 miles from Veazie, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 19m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
84 mi
1h 32m
I 295
46.5 mi
52m
Portland - Peaks Island
2.5 mi
20m
US 1A
1.1 mi
2m
Mount Hope Avenue
1 mi
2m
State Street
0.9 mi
1m
Seashore Avenue
0.8 mi
2m
Hogan Road
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 84 mi, about 1h 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Veazie, ME and City of Portland, ME.
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Start on Main Street
0.3 mi·1 min·Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 2
0.9 mi·1 min·State Street
3
Turn right onto Mount Hope Avenue
1.0 mi·2 min·Mount Hope Avenue
4
Turn right onto Hogan Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Hogan Road
5
Turn left
0.2 mi·31 sec
6
Merge onto I 95
84 mi·1 hr 32 min·I 95
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
46 mi·52 min·I 295
Exit 103Toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, BrunswickUse the straight lane.
8
Take the exit onto US 1A
1.1 mi·2 min·US 1A
Exit 7Toward US 1AUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on Maine State Pier
0.1 mi·29 sec·Maine State Pier
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn slight right
187 ft·13 sec
11
Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island
2.5 mi·20 min·Portland - Peaks Island
12
Continue
213 ft·15 sec
13
Continue on Welch Street
0.2 mi·49 sec·Welch Street
14
Turn right onto Oakland Avenue
0.1 mi·26 sec·Oakland Avenue
15
Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street
351 ft·15 sec·Whitehead Street
16
Continue on Seashore Avenue
0.2 mi·46 sec·Seashore Avenue
17
Continue on Seashore Avenue
0.6 mi·2 min·Seashore Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
Seashore Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 3-hour drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize your time at your destination in Portland. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short duration, you have the flexibility to take breaks as needed. The fuel cost is estimated at $22, so ensure your tank is full before you leave Veazie to avoid unnecessary stops. Pay attention to the transition from I-95 to I-295 as you approach the Portland area, as this is a key point in navigating towards your final destination, especially if you plan to visit Peaks Island.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.3 miles from Veazie, ME, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 31 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.3 miles or 1h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Portland, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Veazie, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Veazie, ME
This is one driving day of about 138.7 miles and 3h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Veazie, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 84 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 137.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|US 2 / State Street
Turn left onto US 2 / State Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.2 mi into trip|~5m in|Hogan Road
Turn right onto Hogan Road
Navigation decision point
9
87.2 mi into trip|~1h 39m in|I 295
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Exit 103
Toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Bru...
7
133.6 mi into trip|~2h 32m 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
5
137.7 mi into trip|~2h 56m in|Oakland Avenue
Turn right onto Oakland Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.33 one way
$44.66 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg49 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$24.57
$49.13
premium
$4.86
$26.56
$53.12
diesel
$5.61
$30.62
$61.25
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
41.6
0
$14.56
$6.66
Efficient EV
34.7
0
$12.14
$5.55
EV Truck/SUV
55.5
0
$19.42
$8.88
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Veazie, ME
Late night
in Veazie on Sunday
Local time
12:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
City of Portland, ME
Late night
in City of Portland on Sunday
Local time
12:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Augusta, ME
69 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
10 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
3h 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Frances Perkins National Monument
National Monument
Known as the first woman to hold a presidential cabinet position and the “Woman behind the New Deal,” Frances Perkins championed many labor rights that Americans enjoy today, including safety standard...
17 mi from route
~42 min detour
Free
near mile 95.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway experience on this route, with 95% of the drive taking place on major interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 84 miles on I-95, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent speed and similar surroundings. While mainly an interstate cruise, the final leg into Portland and towards Peaks Island may offer a slight change in scenery as you approach the coast. This profile suggests a drive focused on efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 84 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 295. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 2 / State Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 2 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (Hogan Road): Navigation decision point; at 87.2 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
On the drive from Veazie, ME to City of Portland, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Brunswick along the way.
Brunswick
87.2 mi in|~1h 39m|via I 295
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h. Total distance: 138.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 84 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 0.3 miles (US 2 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (Hogan Road): Navigation decision point; at 87.2 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Frances Perkins National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.0 hours — manageable with a long break at City of Portland, ME, but most travelers stay overnight.
