Origin
Berwick, ME
Evening in Berwick on Thursday
Local time
6:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Berwick, ME to Portland, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
45.9 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 58m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Berwick, ME
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Portland, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Berwick, ME to Portland, ME covers 45.9 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maine Turnpike, I 295, North Berwick Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.2 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 45.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 3m highway drive covering 45.9 miles, with most of the trip on Maine Turnpike and I 295. The longest continuous stretch is about 24.2 miles on Maine Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Maine Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 24.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and I 295. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 9 / Saw Mill Hill.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.9 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (ME 9 / Saw Mill Hill): Navigation decision point; at 39.8 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 45 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
ME 9 / Saw Mill Hill
Turn left onto ME 9 / Saw Mill Hill
Navigation decision point
8
39.8 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
I 295
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 toward Downtown Portland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 44
Toward Downtown Portland
5
45 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward ME 100 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 6A
Toward ME 100 South
5
45.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
45.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
Congress Street
At end of road, turn left onto Congress Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 24.2 mi | 25m |
| I 295 | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| North Berwick Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| School Street | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Somersworth Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Wells Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Sanford Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Elm Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 24.2 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwick, ME and Portland, ME.
1
Start on Rochester Street
52 ft
·
9 sec
·
Rochester Street
2
Turn left onto ME 9
196 ft
·
8 sec
·
Saw Mill Hill
3
Turn left onto ME 9
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
School Street
4
Continue on ME 9
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Somersworth Road
5
Continue on ME 9
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
School Street
6
Continue on ME 9
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Somersworth Road
7
Turn left onto ME 9; ME 4
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
8
Turn slight right onto ME 9
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Wells Street
9
Continue on ME 9
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
North Berwick Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto ME 109; ME 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Sanford Road
11
Turn left
305 ft
·
9 sec
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
13
Merge onto I 95
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Maine Turnpike
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
I 295
Exit 44
Toward Downtown Portland
Use the slight right lane.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 6A
Toward ME 100 South
16
Keep slight left at fork
156 ft
·
7 sec
17
Continue on ME 100
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Forest Avenue
18
Turn left onto Portland Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Portland Street
19
At end of road, turn right onto Preble Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Preble Street
20
At end of road, 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23 mi from Berwick, ME · 35m into the drive
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 Berwick, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Portland, ME
The final approach into Portland, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.39 one way
$14.78 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.13 | $16.26 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.79 | $17.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.13 | $20.27 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.45
Maine Turnpike
(24.2 mi)
$1.45
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 | $4.82 | $2.20 |
| Efficient EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.43 | $2.94 |
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
Portland, ME
Evening in Portland on Thursday
Local time
6:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°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 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 3m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Berwick, ME to Portland, ME covers 45.9 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, I 295, North Berwick Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23 miles from Berwick, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.39 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.9 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 9 / Saw Mill Hill): Navigation decision point; at 39.8 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 45 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Berwick, ME to Portland, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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