Drive Time
4h 57m
Distance
38.9 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Photo: Brett Sayles
The drive from Cornish, ME to City of Portland, ME covers 38.9 miles and takes about 4h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ossipee Trail, Ossipee Trail West, Ossipee Trail East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.28 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
19.5 miles from Cornish, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 28m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 57m drive with frequent turns across 38.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ossipee Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ossipee Trail West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ossipee Trail East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Conant Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| William B Clarke Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Stroudwater Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Cornish, ME and City of Portland, ME.
Start on Main Street
Continue on Ossipee Trail
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ossipee Trail West
Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail West
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ossipee Trail East
Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail East
Continue on State Street
Continue on Main Street
Continue on Conant Street
Continue on William B Clarke Drive
Turn right onto Stroudwater Street
Continue on Westbrook Street
Turn left onto Congress Street
Take the ramp slight right
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward US 1A
Continue on US 1A
Continue on Maine State Pier
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island
Continue straight
Continue on Welch Street
Turn right onto Oakland Avenue
Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street
Continue on Seashore Avenue
Continue on Seashore Avenue
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 38.9 miles or 4h 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 19.5 miles or 2h 28m 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 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Portland, ME than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Cornish, 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 Cornish, ME
This is one driving day of about 38.9 miles and 4h 57m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.5 mi from Cornish, ME · 2h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 19.5 miles from Cornish, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into City of Portland, 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 City of Portland, ME.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$5.28 one way
$10.57 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $5.90 | $11.79 |
| premium | $4.15 | $6.36 | $12.71 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $5.74 | $11.49 |
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: 13.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.08 | $1.87 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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 Cornish on Saturday
Local time
12:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in City of Portland on Saturday
Local time
12:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
51°F
Boston, MA
19 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
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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