Origin
City of Portland, ME
Late night in City of Portland on Monday
Local time
5:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Portland, ME to Easton, ME
Drive Time
5h 47m
Distance
287.5 mi
463 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 34m
★
6 AM
5h 47m
8 AM
6h 14m
10 AM
5h 57m
12 PM
5h 54m
3 PM
5h 58m
5 PM
6h 12m
8 PM
5h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Portland, ME
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Easton, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from City of Portland, ME to Easton, ME covers 287.5 miles and takes about 5h 47m 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, Route 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 198.3 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
143.7 miles from City of Portland, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 57m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 5h 47m highway drive covering 287.5 miles, with most of the trip on Maine Turnpike and I 295. The longest continuous stretch is about 198.3 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 27 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 198.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and I 295. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near Seashore Avenue.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 47m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Seashore Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Welch Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 3.8 miles (Maine State Pier): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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Seashore Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Seashore Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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Welch Street
At end of road, turn left onto Welch Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
3.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
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Maine State Pier
Turn right onto Maine State Pier
Navigation decision point
5
5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
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I 295; US 1
Merge onto I 295; US 1
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
249.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 47m in
Take the exit toward US 1: Houlton, Presque Isle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 302
Toward US 1: Houlton, Presque Isle
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from City of Portland, ME to Easton, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Presque Isle along the way.
Presque Isle
249.5 mi in
|
~4h 47m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 198.3 mi | 3h 26m |
| I 295 | 46.3 mi | 52m |
| Route 1 | 9.1 mi | 14m |
| Main Road | 6.7 mi | 10m |
| North Road | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| Fort Street | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| North Street | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Houlton Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 198.3 mi, about 3h 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Portland, ME and Easton, ME.
1
Start on Seashore Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Seashore Avenue
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Seashore Avenue
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Seashore Avenue
3
Continue on Whitehead Street
351 ft
·
15 sec
·
Whitehead Street
4
Continue on Oakland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Oakland Avenue
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto Welch Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Welch Street
6
Continue on Portland - Peaks Island
2.5 mi
·
20 min
·
Portland - Peaks Island
7
Continue straight
187 ft
·
14 sec
8
Turn right onto Maine State Pier
75 ft
·
31 sec
·
Maine State Pier
9
Continue on Maine State Pier
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Maine State Pier
10
Continue on Franklin Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Street
11
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
12
Merge slight left
46 mi
·
52 min
13
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
198 mi
·
3 hr 26 min
·
Maine Turnpike
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Houlton, Presque Isle
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 1: Houlton, Presque Isle
15
Turn left onto North Street
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
North Street
16
Continue on North Road
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
North Road
17
Continue on US Highway 1
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
US Highway 1
18
Continue on Route 1
6.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Route 1
19
Continue on Main Road
6.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Main Road
20
Continue on Route 1
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Route 1
21
Continue on Military Road
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Military Road
22
Continue on Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
23
Turn straight onto Bridge Street
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Bridge Street
24
Continue on Fort Street
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Fort Street
25
Continue on Houlton Road
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Houlton Road
26
Turn left onto Center Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Center Road
27
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 143.7 miles from City of Portland, ME, or about 2h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 198.3 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 80 miles or 1h 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 143.7 miles or 2h 57m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Easton, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving City of Portland, 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 City of Portland, ME
This is one driving day of about 287.5 miles and 5h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from City of Portland, 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 Maine Turnpike for about 198.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 143.7 mi from City of Portland, ME · 2h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
144 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 143.7 miles from City of Portland, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Maine Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 198.3 miles.
Arriving in Easton, ME
The final approach into Easton, 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 Easton, ME.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$46.02 one way
$92.05 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
101 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $50.45 | $100.90 |
| premium | $4.83 | $54.65 | $109.30 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $63.87 | $127.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 100.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 86.3 | 1 | $30.19 | $13.80 |
| Efficient EV | 71.9 | 0 | $25.16 | $11.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 115 | 1 | $40.25 | $18.40 |
Gas CO2
101 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Easton, ME
Late night in Easton on Monday
Local time
5:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
19°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
43°F
Brunswick, ME
144 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
24 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
5h 47m 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 City of Portland, ME to Easton, ME covers 287.5 miles and takes about 5h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, I 295, Route 1. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 143.7 miles from City of Portland, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.02 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.
This is a straightforward 5h 47m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Seashore Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Welch Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 3.8 miles (Maine State Pier): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from City of Portland, ME to Easton, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Presque Isle along the way.
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