Trip from City of Portland, ME to Old Orchard Beach, ME

Drive Time

52m

Distance

23 mi

37 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min

4 AM

0h 48m ★

6 AM

0h 52m

8 AM

1h 1m

10 AM

0h 55m

12 PM

0h 54m

3 PM

0h 56m

5 PM

1h 0m

8 PM

0h 50m

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

Old Orchard Beach, ME

Joerg Mangelsen

Trip Overview

The drive from City of Portland, ME to Old Orchard Beach, ME covers 23 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Seashore Avenue, Whitehead Street, Oakland Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.68 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

11.5 miles from City of Portland, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 52m drive with frequent turns across 23 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Seashore Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from City of Portland, ME to Old Orchard Beach, ME is easy. At 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from City of Portland, ME to Old Orchard Beach, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Seashore Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
Whitehead Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Oakland Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
Welch Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Portland - Peaks Island	Unavailable	Refreshing
Maine State Pier	Unavailable	Refreshing
Commercial Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Fore River Parkway	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Seashore Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Portland, ME and Old Orchard Beach, 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 · 34 sec · Maine State Pier

Turn left onto Commercial Street

1.9 mi · 3 min · Commercial Street

Continue on Fore River Parkway

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Fore River Parkway

Continue on Veterans Memorial Bridge

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Veterans Memorial Bridge

Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Blue Star Memorial Highway

Take the ramp slight right

0.4 mi · 54 sec

Merge slight left

0.8 mi · 1 min

Keep slight left

2.6 mi · 3 min

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

7.3 mi · 7 min · Maine Turnpike

Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach

0.2 mi · 27 sec · I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach

Keep slight right to continue on I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach

Continue straight

2.3 mi · 2 min

Turn straight onto Ocean Park Road

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Ocean Park Road

Continue on Saco Avenue

1.7 mi · 2 min · Saco Avenue

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 11.5 miles from City of Portland, ME, or about 26m into the drive.

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 23 miles or 52m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 11.5 miles or 26m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Old Orchard Beach, 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 23 miles and 52m.

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.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 11.5 mi from City of Portland, ME · 26m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lawrence, MA

12 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

Boston, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lawrence, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 11.5 miles from City of Portland, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Old Orchard Beach, ME

The final approach into Old Orchard Beach, 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 Old Orchard Beach, ME.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.68 one way

$7.36 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.46	$4.04	$8.07
premium	$4.83	$4.37	$8.74
diesel	$5.64	$5.11	$10.22

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	6.9	$2.41	$1.10
Efficient EV	5.8	$2.01	$0.92
EV Truck/SUV	9.2	$3.22	$1.47

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 years ago

Origin

City of Portland, ME

Night in City of Portland on Sunday

Local time

11:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Old Orchard Beach, ME

Night in Old Orchard Beach on Sunday

Local time

11:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

Unavailable

Along the Route

52°F

Lawrence, MA

12 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.

Road read

52m 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 City of Portland, ME to Old Orchard Beach, ME covers 23 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Seashore Avenue, Whitehead Street, Oakland Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 11.5 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 $3.68 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 City of Portland, ME to Old Orchard Beach, ME is easy. At 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from City of Portland, ME to Old Orchard Beach, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from City of Portland, ME to Old Orchard Beach, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.