Drive Time
4h 59m
Distance
227.9 mi
367 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
The drive from City of Portland, ME to Calais, ME covers 227.9 miles and takes about 4h 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 $30.95 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
114 miles from City of Portland, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 29m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 59m drive with frequent turns across 227.9 miles of local and secondary 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 |
| Franklin Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Maine Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between City of Portland, ME and Calais, ME.
Start on Seashore Avenue
At the end of the road, turn left onto Seashore Avenue
Continue on Whitehead Street
Continue on Oakland Avenue
At the end of the road, turn left onto Welch Street
Continue on Portland - Peaks Island
Continue straight
Turn right onto Maine State Pier
Continue on Maine State Pier
Continue on Franklin Street
Take the ramp slight right
Merge slight left
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward I 395 South, ME 15 South: Bangor, Brewer
Merge slight left
Continue straight
Continue on Houlton Road
Continue on Route 1
Continue on Baring Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Baring Street
Exit the roundabout onto Baring Street
Continue on North Street
Turn right onto Lincoln Street
Turn left onto Germain Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 114 miles or 2h 29m 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 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Calais, ME than in the middle of the route.
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 227.9 miles and 4h 59m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 114 mi from City of Portland, ME · 2h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
114 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 114 miles from City of Portland, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Calais, 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 Calais, ME.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$30.95 one way
$61.91 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $34.54 | $69.09 |
| premium | $4.15 | $37.24 | $74.47 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $33.65 | $67.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.4 | 0 | $23.93 | $10.94 |
| Efficient EV | 57 | 0 | $19.94 | $9.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 91.2 | 1 | $31.91 | $14.59 |
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in City of Portland on Saturday
Local time
11:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Calais on Saturday
Local time
11:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
43°F
Brunswick, ME
114 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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