Origin
Cornville, ME
Evening in Cornville on Sunday
Local time
7:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cornville, ME to City of Portland, ME
Drive Time
2h 34m
Distance
104.1 mi
168 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 24m
★
6 AM
2h 34m
8 AM
2h 55m
10 AM
2h 41m
12 PM
2h 39m
3 PM
2h 42m
5 PM
2h 54m
8 PM
2h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cornville, ME
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City of Portland, ME
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Cornville to Portland, you are looking at a 104.1-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 34 minutes. Because this route is easily manageable in a single day, you do not need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. Expect to spend approximately $17 on fuel for the trip, making it a very cost-effective way to traverse this part of the Northeast. The drive is primarily focused on highway travel, allowing you to move efficiently between these two Maine locations. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick getaway, this straightforward route offers a reliable connection through the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
52.1 miles from Cornville, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 75% of this drive takes place on major roads like I-95 and I-295. You will navigate Skowhegan Road before merging onto the interstate system, which defines the bulk of your time behind the wheel. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 46.5 miles on I-295, providing a consistent rhythm for most of the trip. While the route transitions from smaller local roads to high-speed arteries, the overall personality of the drive is practical and efficient rather than technical. Prepare for a steady, straightforward cruise as you move toward your destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 295 is the longest continuous segment at about 46.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and I 95. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near Beckwith Road.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 104.1 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (Beckwith Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (US 201 / Madison Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 52.6 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
2 mi into trip
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~7m in
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Beckwith Road
Turn left onto Beckwith Road
Navigation decision point
4
7.7 mi into trip
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~18m in
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US 201 / Madison Avenue
Turn left onto US 201 / Madison Avenue
Navigation decision point
9
52.6 mi into trip
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~1h 13m in
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I 295
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Exit 103
Toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Bru...
7
99.1 mi into trip
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~2h 6m in
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US 1A
Take the exit onto US 1A toward US 1A
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 7
Toward US 1A
5
103.2 mi into trip
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~2h 30m in
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Oakland Avenue
Turn right onto Oakland Avenue
Navigation decision point
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Cornville, ME to City of Portland, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Brunswick along the way.
Brunswick
52.6 mi in
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~1h 13m
|
via I 295
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 46.5 mi | 52m |
| I 95 | 30.1 mi | 33m |
| Skowhegan Road | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| Waterville Road | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| Beckwith Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| North Avenue | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Portland - Peaks Island | 2.5 mi | 20m |
| Oxbow Road | 1.3 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 46.5 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cornville, ME and City of Portland, ME.
1
Start on Huff Road
63 ft
·
2 sec
·
Huff Road
2
Continue on Oxbow Road
1.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Oxbow Road
3
Continue on Oxbow Road
98 ft
·
4 sec
·
Oxbow Road
4
Continue on Revere School Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Revere School Road
5
Turn left onto Beckwith Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Beckwith Road
6
Continue on North Avenue
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
North Avenue
7
Turn right onto High Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
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High Street
8
Turn left onto US 201
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Avenue
9
Turn left onto US 201
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Waterville Road
10
Continue on US 201
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Skowhegan Road
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
12
Merge onto I 95
30 mi
·
33 min
·
I 95
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
46 mi
·
52 min
·
I 295
Exit 103
Toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit onto US 1A
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 1A
Exit 7
Toward US 1A
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on Maine State Pier
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Maine State Pier
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn slight right
187 ft
·
13 sec
17
Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island
2.5 mi
·
20 min
·
Portland - Peaks Island
18
Continue
213 ft
·
15 sec
19
Continue on Welch Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Welch Street
20
Turn right onto Oakland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Oakland Avenue
21
Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street
351 ft
·
15 sec
·
Whitehead Street
22
Continue on Seashore Avenue
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Seashore Avenue
23
Continue on Seashore Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Seashore Avenue
24
Arrive at destination
Seashore Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. With only one recommended stop needed to complete the 104.1-mile journey comfortably, you can easily reach Portland without excessive fatigue. Make sure to keep an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Cornville, as the $17 estimated cost assumes a direct, highway-heavy path. Try to time your departure to avoid peak traffic hours on the interstate sections to ensure you stick close to the 2-hour and 34-minute duration. Using that single allowed stop to stretch your legs mid-way through the drive will help keep you alert for the final stretch into the city.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 52.1 miles from Cornville, ME, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.5 miles.
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 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.1 miles or 1h 12m 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Portland, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cornville, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Cornville, ME
This is one driving day of about 104.1 miles and 2h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cornville, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 295 for about 46.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.1 mi from Cornville, ME · 1h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52.1 miles from Cornville, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in City of Portland, ME
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.66 one way
$33.33 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $18.27 | $36.53 |
| premium | $4.83 | $19.79 | $39.57 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $23.13 | $46.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.2 | 0 | $10.93 | $5.00 |
| Efficient EV | 26 | 0 | $9.11 | $4.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.6 | 0 | $14.57 | $6.66 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (67% 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
City of Portland, ME
Evening in City of Portland on Sunday
Local time
7:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
43°F
Brunswick, ME
52 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
19 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 34m 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 Cornville, ME to City of Portland, ME covers 104.1 miles and takes about 2h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, I 95, Skowhegan Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.1 miles from Cornville, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.66 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 104.1 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (Beckwith Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (US 201 / Madison Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 52.6 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Cornville, ME to City of Portland, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Brunswick along the way.
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