Origin
City of Portland, ME
Afternoon in City of Portland on Thursday
Local time
1:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Portland, ME to Palermo, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 59m
Distance
79.6 mi
128 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 51m
★
6 AM
2h 0m
8 AM
2h 17m
10 AM
2h 6m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 7m
5 PM
2h 16m
8 PM
1h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Portland, ME
Brett Sayles
Trip Overview
The drive from City of Portland, ME to Palermo, ME covers 79.6 miles and takes about 1h 59m 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 $12.81 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.
Midpoint
39.8 miles from City of Portland, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 59m. Total distance: 79.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 59m drive with frequent turns across 79.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from City of Portland, ME to Palermo, ME is easy. At 1h 59m 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 Palermo, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Seashore Avenue | — | — |
| Whitehead Street | — | — |
| Oakland Avenue | — | — |
| Welch Street | — | — |
| Portland - Peaks Island | — | — |
| Maine State Pier | — | — |
| Franklin Street | — | — |
| Maine Turnpike | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
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 Palermo, 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
9.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Maine Turnpike
14
Take the exit slight right toward ME 3: Augusta, Belfast
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
ME 3: Augusta, Belfast
15
Keep slight right
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
16
Merge slight left onto Augusta Bypass
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Augusta Bypass
17
Continue on North Belfast Avenue
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
North Belfast Avenue
18
Continue on Belfast Road
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Belfast Road
19
Continue on Route 3
6.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Route 3
20
Turn left onto Branch Mills Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Branch Mills Road
21
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 39.8 miles from City of Portland, ME, or about 59m 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 18 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.8 miles or 59m 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Palermo, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from City of Portland, ME
This is one driving day of about 79.6 miles and 1h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from City of Portland, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.8 mi from City of Portland, ME · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.8 miles from City of Portland, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Palermo, ME
The final approach into Palermo, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.81 one way
$25.63 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $14.10 | $28.20 |
| premium | $4.86 | $15.24 | $30.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.57 | $35.15 |
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: 27.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.36 | $3.82 |
| Efficient EV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.96 | $3.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.8 | 0 | $11.14 | $5.09 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Palermo, ME
Afternoon in Palermo on Thursday
Local time
1:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Brunswick, ME
40 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
10 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
1h 59m 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 Palermo, ME covers 79.6 miles and takes about 1h 59m 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 39.8 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 $12.81 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 Palermo, ME is easy. At 1h 59m 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 Palermo, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from City of Portland, ME to Palermo, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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