Origin
Boothbay, ME
Evening in Boothbay on Wednesday
Local time
5:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boothbay, ME to City of Portland, ME
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
5h 14m
Distance
59.8 mi
96 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 1m
★
6 AM
5h 14m
8 AM
5h 41m
10 AM
5h 24m
12 PM
5h 21m
3 PM
5h 25m
5 PM
5h 40m
8 PM
5h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boothbay, ME
Phil Evenden
City of Portland, ME
Brett Sayles
Trip Overview
This 59.8-mile journey from Boothbay, ME, to the City of Portland, ME, is a 5-hour and 14-minute adventure that can easily be tackled in a single day. You'll navigate primarily via Boothbay Road and Route 1, with Main Street playing a role as you get closer to your destination. With a fuel cost estimated at around $10, this trip is quite budget-friendly. The drive is characterized by frequent turns, suggesting a more local, less highway-centric experience. Given its manageable distance and duration, it's well-suited for a day trip without the need to split it over multiple days. You'll be staying within the Northeast region for this entire drive.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
29.9 miles from Boothbay, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 59.8-mile stretch, with no highway share to speak of. This means you'll be dealing with a consistent series of turns and changes in direction rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of high-speed travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not a factor here, as the route is designed around local roads. As you progress from Boothbay toward Portland, you'll likely experience a change in scenery and traffic patterns as you transition from coastal Maine towns to the more urban environment of Portland.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Boothbay Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Navigation is easy, but the length (5h 14m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Boothbay, ME to City of Portland, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Boothbay Road | — | — |
| Route 1 | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Bath Road | — | — |
| Leeman Highway | — | — |
| Pleasant Street | — | — |
| I 295 South | — | — |
| US 1A | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Boothbay Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boothbay, ME and City of Portland, ME.
1
Start on Wiscasset Road
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Wiscasset Road
2
Continue on Boothbay Road
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Boothbay Road
3
Turn left onto Route 1
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 1
4
Continue on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
5
Turn straight onto Bath Road
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Bath Road
6
Continue on Route 1
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Route 1
7
Continue on Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
8
Continue on Leeman Highway
9.2 mi
·
13 min
·
Leeman Highway
9
Turn right onto Pleasant Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasant Street
10
Keep slight right
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South: Freeport, Portland
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 295 South: Freeport, Portland
12
Merge slight left
21 mi
·
24 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 1A
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 1A
14
Continue on Maine State Pier
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Maine State Pier
15
Turn slight right
187 ft
·
14 sec
16
Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island
2.5 mi
·
20 min
·
Portland - Peaks Island
17
Continue straight
213 ft
·
16 sec
18
Continue on Welch Street
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Welch Street
19
Turn right onto Oakland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Oakland Avenue
20
Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street
351 ft
·
15 sec
·
Whitehead Street
21
Continue on Seashore Avenue
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Seashore Avenue
22
Continue on Seashore Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Seashore Avenue
23
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this trip is a manageable 59.8 miles and takes about 5 hours and 14 minutes, you have a lot of flexibility with when you depart. Leaving earlier in the morning could help you avoid any potential local traffic buildup, especially as you approach the City of Portland. With only one recommended stop and a low fuel cost of about $10, you can easily complete this drive in one go. Pay attention to the numerous turns indicated by the route's profile; it's a good idea to have your navigation set up before you leave Boothbay to ensure you don't miss any key turns on Boothbay Road or Route 1.
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 29.9 miles from Boothbay, ME, or about 2h 37m into the drive.
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 13 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29.9 miles or 2h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 27m
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 Boothbay, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Boothbay, ME
This is one driving day of about 59.8 miles and 5h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Boothbay, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.9 mi from Boothbay, ME · 2h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.9 miles from Boothbay, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in City of Portland, ME
The final approach into City of Portland, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around City of Portland, ME.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.63 one way
$19.25 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.59 | $21.18 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.45 | $22.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.20 | $26.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.28 | $2.87 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.23 | $2.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.37 | $3.83 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
City of Portland, ME
Evening in City of Portland on Wednesday
Local time
5:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Brunswick, ME
30 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
6 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
5h 14m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Boothbay, ME to City of Portland, ME covers 59.8 miles and takes about 5h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Boothbay Road, Route 1, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.9 miles from Boothbay, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.63 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Navigation is easy, but the length (5h 14m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Boothbay, ME to City of Portland, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Boothbay, ME to City of Portland, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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