Drive Time
1h 50m
Distance
99.3 mi
160 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
Photo: Brett Sayles
The drive from Brooks, ME to Portland, ME covers 99.3 miles and takes about 1h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Moosehead Trail, Waldo Station Road, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
49.7 miles from Brooks, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 50m drive with frequent turns across 99.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Moosehead Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Waldo Station Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Higgins Hill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Augusta Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Belfast Augusta Road East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Acadia Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Belfast Augusta Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Brooks, ME and Portland, ME.
Start on Veterans Highway
Continue on Moosehead Trail
Turn right onto Waldo Station Road
Continue on North Main Street
Turn right onto Higgins Hill Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto Augusta Road
Continue on Belfast Augusta Road East
Continue on Acadia Highway
Continue on Belfast Augusta Road
Continue on Belfast Road
Continue on North Belfast Avenue
Turn left onto North Belfast Avenue
At the end of the road, turn left onto Bangor Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cony Circle
Exit the rotary onto Memorial Drive
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Memorial Circle
Exit the rotary onto State Street
Turn right onto Capitol Street
Turn straight onto Armory Street
Turn left onto Western Avenue
Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor
Keep slight left to continue on I-95 South: Portland, Kittery
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
Take the exit slight right toward US 1A
Turn right onto Cumberland Avenue
Turn left onto Preble Street
Turn left onto Congress Street
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 80 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.7 miles or 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Portland, ME than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Brooks, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Brooks, ME
This is one driving day of about 99.3 miles and 1h 50m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.7 mi from Brooks, ME · 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 49.7 miles from Brooks, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Portland, ME.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$13.49 one way
$26.98 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $15.05 | $30.10 |
| premium | $4.15 | $16.22 | $32.45 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $14.66 | $29.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.8 | 0 | $10.43 | $4.77 |
| Efficient EV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.69 | $3.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.7 | 0 | $13.90 | $6.36 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Brooks on Saturday
Local time
11:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Portland on Saturday
Local time
11:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
43°F
Brunswick, ME
50 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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