Trip from City of Portland, ME to Milbridge, ME

Drive Time

4h 3m

Distance

175.1 mi

282 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

3h 50m ★

6 AM

4h 4m

8 AM

4h 30m

10 AM

4h 13m

12 PM

4h 10m

3 PM

4h 14m

5 PM

4h 28m

8 PM

3h 56m

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

Trip Overview

The drive from City of Portland, ME to Milbridge, ME covers 175.1 miles and takes about 4h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 295, US 1, Route 3 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.3 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.03 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

87.5 miles from City of Portland, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 4h 3m highway drive covering 175.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 295 and US 1. The longest continuous stretch is about 46.3 miles on I 295.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 295 is the longest continuous segment at about 46.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and US 1. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Welch Street.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 175.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway 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 61 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 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 straight / slight right lanes.

61 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in

Take the exit toward ME 3: Augusta, Belfast

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

Exit 113 Toward ME 3: Augusta, Belfast

61.2 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

61.3 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in | ME 3 / Augusta Bypass

Merge onto ME 3 / Augusta Bypass

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

Use the left / straight lanes.

Towns Along This Route

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

Belfast

61 mi in | ~1h 31m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 295	46.3 mi	52m
US 1	30.4 mi	45m
Route 3	17.6 mi	21m
Acadia Highway	13.4 mi	15m
Maine Turnpike	9.8 mi	10m
Bucksport Road	8.5 mi	9m
North Belfast Avenue	8.1 mi	11m
West Main Street	7.2 mi	8m

Longest stretch: I 295 — 46.3 mi, about 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Seashore Avenue

0.6 mi · 2 min · Seashore Avenue

At the end of the road, turn left onto Seashore Avenue

0.2 mi · 46 sec · Seashore Avenue

Continue on Whitehead Street

351 ft · 15 sec · Whitehead Street

Continue on Oakland Avenue

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Oakland Avenue

At the end of the 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 straight

187 ft · 14 sec

Turn right onto Maine State Pier

75 ft · 31 sec · Maine State Pier

Continue on Maine State Pier

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Maine State Pier

Continue on Franklin Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Franklin Street

Take the ramp slight right

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Merge slight left

46 mi · 52 min

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

9.8 mi · 10 min · Maine Turnpike

Take the exit slight right toward ME 3: Augusta, Belfast

0.1 mi · 26 sec · ME 3: Augusta, Belfast

Keep slight right

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Merge slight left onto Augusta Bypass

2.5 mi · 3 min · Augusta Bypass

Continue on North Belfast Avenue

8.1 mi · 11 min · North Belfast Avenue

Continue on Belfast Road

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Belfast Road

Continue on Route 3

18 mi · 21 min · Route 3

Continue on Acadia Highway

4.0 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway

Continue on Belfast Augusta Road West

3.4 mi · 3 min · Belfast Augusta Road West

Continue on Augusta Road

4.8 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road

Continue on Belmont Avenue

4.0 mi · 4 min · Belmont Avenue

Take the exit left

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Merge slight left onto Route 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Route 1

Continue on Searsport Avenue

2.7 mi · 4 min · Searsport Avenue

Continue on West Main Street

7.0 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

Keep slight right to continue on East Main Street

6.3 mi · 7 min · East Main Street

Continue on US Highway 1

1.2 mi · 2 min · US Highway 1

Continue on Route 1

509 ft · 12 sec · Route 1

Continue on Route 1

1.0 mi · 1 min · Route 1

Continue on Acadia Highway

9.4 mi · 10 min · Acadia Highway

Continue on Bucksport Road

8.5 mi · 9 min · Bucksport Road

Continue on West Main Street

0.2 mi · 17 sec · West Main Street

Turn right onto Water Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Water Street

Turn left onto Foster Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Foster Street

Turn right onto High Street

0.3 mi · 43 sec · High Street

Turn left

30 mi · 45 min

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 87.5 miles from City of Portland, ME, or about 2h 6m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.3 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 57m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 87.5 miles or 2h 6m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 15m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Milbridge, 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 175.1 miles and 4h 3m.

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 I 295 for about 46.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 87.5 mi from City of Portland, ME · 2h 6m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brunswick, ME

88 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 87.5 miles from City of Portland, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Milbridge, ME

The final approach into Milbridge, 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 Milbridge, 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.

Acadia National Park

National Park

Acadia National Park protects the natural beauty of the highest rocky headlands along the Atlantic coastline of the United States, an abundance of habitats, and a rich cultural heritage. At 4 million...

8 mi from route ~20 min detour $6 near mile 157

Park Closure: Cadillac Summit Road Closed for Construction

Park Closure: Park Loop Road to Kebo Street Closed for Construction

View on nps.gov

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 42.3

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.03 one way

$56.06 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 61 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.46	$30.73	$61.45
premium	$4.83	$33.28	$66.57
diesel	$5.64	$38.90	$77.80

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 61.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	52.5	$18.39	$8.40
Efficient EV	43.8	$15.32	$7.00
EV Truck/SUV	70	$24.51	$11.21

Gas CO2

61 kg

EV CO2

20 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 2 hours ago

Origin

City of Portland, ME

Morning in City of Portland on Monday

Local time

6:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Light Rain

S 15 to 20 mph 85% chance Live forecast

Destination

Milbridge, ME

Morning in Milbridge on Monday

Local time

6:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

43°F

Brunswick, ME

88 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

2 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

4h 3m 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 Milbridge, ME covers 175.1 miles and takes about 4h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 295, US 1, Route 3. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 87.5 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 $28.03 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.

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

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