Drive Time
5h 24m
Distance
82 mi
132 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
The drive from Fairfield, ME to City of Portland, ME covers 82 miles and takes about 5h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on High Street, Western Avenue, I 295 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.14 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
41 miles from Fairfield, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 42m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 24m drive with frequent turns across 82 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| High Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Western Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 295 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 1A | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Maine State Pier | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Portland - Peaks Island | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Welch Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Oakland Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield, ME and City of Portland, ME.
Start on Lawrence Avenue
Turn right onto High Street
Turn left onto Western Avenue
Take the ramp left
Merge slight left
Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
Take the exit slight right toward 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 80 miles or 5h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41 miles or 2h 42m 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 36m
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 Fairfield, 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 Fairfield, ME
This is one driving day of about 82 miles and 5h 24m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41 mi from Fairfield, ME · 2h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 41 miles from Fairfield, 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
$11.14 one way
$22.28 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $12.43 | $24.86 |
| premium | $4.15 | $13.40 | $26.80 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $12.11 | $24.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.61 | $3.94 |
| Efficient EV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.18 | $3.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.8 | 0 | $11.48 | $5.25 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Morning in Fairfield on Saturday
Local time
9:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in City of Portland on Saturday
Local time
9:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
52°F
Lawrence, MA
41 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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