Trip from Fort Kent, ME to City of Portland, ME

Drive Time

6h 49m

Distance

317.8 mi

511 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$51

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

27 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

6h 38m ★

6 AM

6h 49m

8 AM

7h 13m

10 AM

6h 58m

12 PM

6h 55m

3 PM

6h 59m

5 PM

7h 12m

8 PM

6h 42m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Fort Kent, ME

Esteban Carriazo

City of Portland, ME

Brett Sayles

Trip Overview

The drive from Fort Kent, ME to City of Portland, ME covers 317.8 miles and takes about 6h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, I 295, Aroostook Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 160.5 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.87 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

158.9 miles from Fort Kent, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 35m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 6h 49m highway drive covering 317.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and I 295. The longest continuous stretch is about 160.5 miles on I 95.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 160.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 295. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 1 / East Main Street.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 49m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 11 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 1 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (ME 161 / Market Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 266.3 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 1 / East Main Street

Turn left onto US 1 / East Main Street

Navigation decision point

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | ME 161 / Market Street

Turn left onto ME 161 / Market Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

266.3 mi into trip | ~5h 28m in | 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...

312.8 mi into trip | ~6h 21m in | 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

316.9 mi into trip | ~6h 45m in | Oakland Avenue

Turn right onto Oakland Avenue

Navigation decision point

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Fort Kent, ME to City of Portland, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Brunswick along the way.

Brunswick

266.3 mi in | ~5h 28m | via I 295

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 95	160.5 mi	2h 49m
I 295	46.5 mi	52m
Aroostook Road	30.6 mi	45m
Aroostook Scenic Highway	30.2 mi	44m
Portage Road	15.3 mi	22m
Masardis Road	11.7 mi	17m
Station Road	5.2 mi	7m
North Road	4.4 mi	6m

Longest stretch: I 95 — 160.5 mi, about 2h 49m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Kent, ME and City of Portland, ME.

Start on Highland Avenue

88 ft · 8 sec · Highland Avenue

Turn left onto US 1

301 ft · 14 sec · East Main Street

Turn left onto ME 161

1.3 mi · 1 min · Market Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Bridge Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Bridge Street

Turn left onto ME 11

0.6 mi · 1 min · Pleasant Street

Continue on ME 11

31 mi · 45 min · Aroostook Road

Continue on ME 11

15 mi · 22 min · Portage Road

Turn left onto ME 11

0.8 mi · 1 min · Station Street

Turn right onto ME 11

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Main Street

Continue on ME 11

12 mi · 17 min · Masardis Road

Continue on ME 11

30 mi · 44 min · Aroostook Scenic Highway

Continue on ME 11

4.4 mi · 6 min · North Road

Continue on ME 11

1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

Continue on ME 11

3.2 mi · 4 min · South Patten Road

Continue on ME 11

3.5 mi · 5 min · Station Road

Continue on Route 11

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Route 11

Continue on Station Road

1.7 mi · 2 min · Station Road

Continue on Main Street

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Main Street

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Merge onto I 95

160 mi · 2 hr 49 min · I 95

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.

Take the exit onto US 1A

1.1 mi · 2 min · US 1A

Exit 7 Toward US 1A Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on Maine State Pier

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Maine State Pier

Use the straight lane.

Turn slight right

187 ft · 13 sec

Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island

2.5 mi · 20 min · Portland - Peaks Island

Continue

213 ft · 15 sec

Continue on Welch Street

0.2 mi · 49 sec · Welch Street

Turn right onto Oakland Avenue

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Oakland Avenue

Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street

351 ft · 15 sec · Whitehead Street

Continue on Seashore Avenue

0.2 mi · 46 sec · Seashore Avenue

Continue on Seashore Avenue

0.6 mi · 2 min · Seashore Avenue

Arrive at destination

Seashore Avenue

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 158.9 miles from Fort Kent, ME, or about 3h 35m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 160.5 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 59m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 158.9 miles or 3h 35m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Portland, ME than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Fort Kent, 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 Fort Kent, ME

This is one driving day of about 317.8 miles and 6h 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fort Kent, 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 95 for about 160.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 158.9 mi from Fort Kent, ME · 3h 35m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lincoln, ME

159 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.

Popular next leg

Lincoln, ME to City of Portland, ME

181.4 mi · 6h 54m

Pacing Suggestions

Houlton, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brunswick, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 158.9 miles from Fort Kent, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 160.5 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument

National Monument

Spread across a wild landscape offering spectacular views of Katahdin, Katahdin Woods and Waters invites discovery of its rivers, streams, woods, flora, fauna, geology, and the night skies that have a...

13 mi from route ~31 min detour Free near mile 98.6

Park Closure: Loop Road and North Entrance Seasonal Closures

Park Closure: Katahdin Overlook Construction Closure

View on nps.gov

Frances Perkins National Monument

National Monument

Known as the first woman to hold a presidential cabinet position and the “Woman behind the New Deal,” Frances Perkins championed many labor rights that Americans enjoy today, including safety standard...

17 mi from route ~42 min detour Free near mile 274

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$50.87 one way

$101.75 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 111 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.46	$55.77	$111.53
premium	$4.83	$60.41	$120.81
diesel	$5.64	$70.60	$141.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$51

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$76–$101

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 111.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

27 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Augusta Comfort Inn Civic Center - Tesla Supercharger

Augusta, ME

Tesla

16 DCFC

Elm Plaza Shopping Mall - Tesla Supercharger

Waterville, ME

Tesla

12 DCFC

Ruby Tuesday - Tesla Supercharger

Brewer, ME

Tesla

8 DCFC

Bangor, ME - Tesla Supercharger

Bangor, ME

Tesla

8 DCFC

Marketplace at Augusta - Tesla Supercharger

Augusta, ME

Tesla

8 DCFC

Irving 24 - Tesla Supercharger

Medway, ME

Tesla

6 DCFC

Brewer, ME

RIVIAN_ADVENTURE

6 DCFC

Electric Era Charging Station

Orono, ME

ELECTRIC_ERA

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 12 Tesla: 6 Non-Networked: 2 JULE: 1 ELECTRIC_ERA: 1 STAY_N_CHARGE: 1 EV Connect: 1 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1 Blink Network: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	95.3	1	$33.37	$15.25
Efficient EV	79.5	0	$27.81	$12.71
EV Truck/SUV	127.1	1	$44.49	$20.34

Gas CO2

111 kg

EV CO2

37 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Fort Kent, ME

Morning in Fort Kent on Monday

Local time

10:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

31°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Portland, ME

Morning in City of Portland on Monday

Local time

10:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

42°F

Lincoln, ME

159 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

12 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

6h 49m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Fort Kent, ME to City of Portland, ME covers 317.8 miles and takes about 6h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 95, I 295, Aroostook 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 158.9 miles from Fort Kent, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.87 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 49m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 11 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

On the drive from Fort Kent, ME to City of Portland, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Brunswick along the way.

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Trip from Fort Kent, ME to City of Portland, ME

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in City of Portland, ME

National Parks Near This Route

Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument

Frances Perkins National Monument

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Fort Kent, ME

City of Portland, ME

Same local time

12 degrees warmer at arrival

6h 49m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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