Origin
Bridgton, ME
Evening in Bridgton on Friday
Local time
6:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Bridgton, ME to Portland, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
38.5 mi
62 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
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bridgton, ME
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Portland, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bridgton, ME to Portland, ME covers 38.5 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Roosevelt Trail, Forest Avenue, Portland Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.7 miles on Roosevelt Trail. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 38.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 55m drive with frequent turns across 38.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Roosevelt Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 24.7 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near US 302 / Portland Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bridgton, ME to Portland, ME is easy. At 55m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (US 302 / Portland Road): Navigation decision point; at 25.4 miles (US 302 / Roosevelt Trail): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 38 miles (Portland Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.6 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 302 / Portland Road
Turn right onto US 302 / Portland Road
Navigation decision point
5
25.4 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 302 / Roosevelt Trail
Enter roundabout onto US 302 / Roosevelt Trail toward US 302: Portland
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward US 302: Portland
3
38 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
Portland Street
Turn left onto Portland Street
Navigation decision point
5
38.3 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
Preble Street
At end of road, turn right onto Preble Street
Navigation decision point
6
38.4 mi into trip
|
~55m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Trail | 24.7 mi | 35m |
| Forest Avenue | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Portland Road | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| Bridgton Road | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Portland Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Preble Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Congress Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Roosevelt Trail
— 24.7 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgton, ME and Portland, ME.
1
Start on US 302
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 302
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Portland Road
3
Continue on US 302
20 mi
·
30 min
·
Roosevelt Trail
Use the straight lane.
4
Enter roundabout onto US 302
283 ft
·
9 sec
·
Roosevelt Trail
Toward US 302: Portland
5
Continue on US 302
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Roosevelt Trail
Toward US 302: Portland
6
Continue on US 302
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Bridgton Road
7
Continue on US 302
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Forest Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto Portland Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Portland Street
9
At end of road, turn right onto Preble Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Preble Street
10
At end of road, turn left onto Congress Street
156 ft
·
5 sec
·
Congress Street
11
Arrive at destination
Congress Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.2 mi from Bridgton, ME · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.2 miles from Bridgton, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Portland, ME
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Portland, ME if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.20 one way
$12.40 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.82 | $13.64 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.37 | $14.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.50 | $17.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 62% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.04 | $1.85 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.39 | $2.46 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (62% 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 Friday
Local time
6:34 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
5 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
55m 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 Bridgton, ME to Portland, ME covers 38.5 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Roosevelt Trail, Forest Avenue, Portland Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.2 miles from Bridgton, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.20 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.
The drive from Bridgton, ME to Portland, ME is easy. At 55m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (US 302 / Portland Road): Navigation decision point; at 25.4 miles (US 302 / Roosevelt Trail): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 38 miles (Portland Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Bridgton, ME to Portland, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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