Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
36.8 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
The drive from City of Portland, ME to Cornish, ME covers 36.8 miles and takes about 1h 18m 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 $5.00 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
18.4 miles from City of Portland, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 18m drive with frequent turns across 36.8 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 |
| Commercial Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| High Street | 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 Cornish, 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
Turn left onto Commercial Street
Turn right onto High Street
Turn left onto Park Avenue
Continue on Congress Street
Turn right onto Westbrook Street
Continue on Stroudwater Street
Turn left onto William B Clarke Drive
Turn right onto Spring Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Turn right onto William B Clarke Drive
Continue on Conant Street
Continue on Main Street
Continue on State Street
Continue on Ossipee Trail East
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ossipee Trail
Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ossipee Trail West
Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail West
Continue on Main Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 36.8 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 18.4 miles or 39m 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 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cornish, 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 36.8 miles and 1h 18m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.4 mi from City of Portland, ME · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18.4 miles from City of Portland, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Cornish, 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 Cornish, ME.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$5.00 one way
$10.00 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $5.58 | $11.16 |
| premium | $4.15 | $6.01 | $12.03 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $5.43 | $10.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.77 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.36 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in City of Portland on Saturday
Local time
12:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Cornish on Saturday
Local time
12:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
51°F
Boston, MA
18 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
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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