Trip from City of Portland, ME to Guilford, ME

Drive Time

3h 1m

Distance

132.3 mi

213 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min

4 AM

2h 50m ★

6 AM

3h 1m

8 AM

3h 24m

10 AM

3h 9m

12 PM

3h 7m

3 PM

3h 10m

5 PM

3h 23m

8 PM

2h 54m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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City of Portland, ME

Brett Sayles

Guilford, ME

Ron Lach

Trip Overview

The drive from City of Portland, ME to Guilford, ME covers 132.3 miles and takes about 3h 1m 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 Dexter Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 53.6 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.18 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

66.2 miles from City of Portland, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 3h 1m highway drive covering 132.3 miles, with most of the trip on Maine Turnpike and I 295. The longest continuous stretch is about 53.6 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 31 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 53.6 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

611 ft 23 ft

Total Climb

666 ft

Total Descent

298 ft

Highest Point

611 ft

~122.9 mi in

Elevation Range

588 ft

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 1 miles in near Welch Street.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 3h 1m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Welch Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 5 miles (I 295; US 1): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 104.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

1 mi into trip | ~3m in | Welch Street

At end of road, turn left onto Welch Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

5 mi into trip | ~28m in | I 295; US 1

Merge onto I 295; US 1

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

104.8 mi into trip | ~2h 18m in

Take the exit toward ME 11, ME 100: Newport, Dexter

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 157 Toward ME 11, ME 100: Newport, Dexter

105.1 mi into trip | ~2h 19m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

105.1 mi into trip | ~2h 19m in | ME 11; ME 100 / Ox Bow Road

Turn left onto ME 11; ME 100 / Ox Bow Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from City of Portland, ME to Guilford, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Dexter along the way.

Dexter

104.8 mi in | ~2h 18m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Maine Turnpike	53.6 mi	58m
I 295	46.3 mi	52m
North Dexter Road	9.4 mi	14m
Dexter Road	5.9 mi	8m
Moosehead Trail	4.7 mi	7m
Portland - Peaks Island	2.5 mi	20m
Newport Road	1.4 mi	2m
Water Street	1.2 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Maine Turnpike — 53.6 mi, about 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Portland, ME and Guilford, ME.

Start on Seashore Avenue

0.6 mi · 2 min · Seashore Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto Seashore Avenue

0.2 mi · 45 sec · Seashore Avenue

Continue on Whitehead Street

351 ft · 15 sec · Whitehead Street

Continue on Oakland Avenue

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Oakland Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto Welch Street

0.2 mi · 1 min · Welch Street

Continue on Portland - Peaks Island

2.5 mi · 20 min · Portland - Peaks Island

Continue

187 ft · 14 sec

Turn right onto Maine State Pier

74 ft · 30 sec · Maine State Pier

Continue on Maine State Pier

0.1 mi · 30 sec · Maine State Pier

Continue on US 1A

0.7 mi · 1 min · Franklin Street

Take the ramp onto US 1A

0.3 mi · 39 sec · US 1A

Merge onto I 295; US 1

46 mi · 52 min · I 295; US 1

Use the none lane.

Merge onto I 95

54 mi · 58 min · Maine Turnpike

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 46 sec

Exit 157 Toward ME 11, ME 100: Newport, Dexter

Keep slight left at fork

112 ft · 6 sec

Turn left onto ME 11; ME 100

0.5 mi · 1 min · Ox Bow Road

Use the none lane.

Enter roundabout onto ME 7; ME 11

120 ft · 2 sec · Moosehead Trail

Continue on ME 7; ME 11

4.7 mi · 6 min · Moosehead Trail

Continue on ME 7; ME 11

1.4 mi · 2 min · Newport Road

Continue on ME 7; ME 11; ME 43

5.9 mi · 8 min · Dexter Road

Continue on ME 7

1.2 mi · 1 min · Corinna Road

Continue on ME 7

1.0 mi · 1 min · Spring Street

Continue on Church Street

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Church Street

Turn left onto ME 23

290 ft · 4 sec · Dam Street

Continue on ME 23

0.6 mi · 52 sec · Grove Street

Continue on Crockett Road

418 ft · 7 sec · Crockett Road

Turn straight onto ME 23

9.4 mi · 14 min · North Dexter Road

Continue on ME 23

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Continue on ME 23

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Bridge Street

Turn left onto ME 6; ME 15; ME 16

1.2 mi · 1 min · Water Street

Arrive at destination

ME 6; ME 15; ME 16; ME 150

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 66.2 miles from City of Portland, ME, or about 1h 36m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.6 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 51m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 66.2 miles or 1h 36m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 25m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Guilford, ME than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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.

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 132.3 miles and 3h 1m.

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 53.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 66.2 mi from City of Portland, ME · 1h 36m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brunswick, ME

66 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

Brunswick, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brunswick, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 66.2 miles from City of Portland, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Guilford, ME

The final approach into Guilford, 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 Guilford, ME.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Frances Perkins National Monument

National Monument

Known as the first woman to hold a presidential cabinet position and the “Woman behind the New Deal,” Frances Perkins championed many labor rights that Americans enjoy today, including safety standard...

17 mi from route ~42 min detour Free near mile 41.1

Park Closure: For Current Visitor Information

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.18 one way

$42.36 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.46	$23.22	$46.43
premium	$4.83	$25.15	$50.29
diesel	$5.64	$29.39	$58.78

Estimated Tolls: $3.21

Maine Turnpike (53.6 mi) $3.21

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 46.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	39.7	$13.89	$6.35
Efficient EV	33.1	$11.58	$5.29
EV Truck/SUV	52.9	$18.52	$8.47

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

15 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 hours ago

Origin

City of Portland, ME

Evening in City of Portland on Sunday

Local time

6:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Partly Sunny

S 15 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Destination

Guilford, ME

Evening in Guilford on Sunday

Local time

6:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

43°F

Brunswick, ME

66 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

14 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

3h 1m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Guilford, ME covers 132.3 miles and takes about 3h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Maine Turnpike, I 295, North Dexter 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 66.2 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 $21.18 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a straightforward 3h 1m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

On the drive from City of Portland, ME to Guilford, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Dexter along the way.

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