Origin
Fort Kent, ME
Morning in Fort Kent on Monday
Local time
11:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
31°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Kent, ME to Portland, ME
Drive Time
5h 40m
Distance
344.1 mi
554 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$55
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 28m
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6 AM
5h 41m
8 AM
6h 7m
10 AM
5h 50m
12 PM
5h 47m
3 PM
5h 51m
5 PM
6h 6m
8 PM
5h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Kent, ME
Esteban Carriazo
Portland, ME
Brett Sayles
Trip Overview
The drive from Fort Kent, ME to Portland, ME covers 344.1 miles and takes about 5h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Main Street, Market Street, Bridge Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.08 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
172.1 miles from Fort Kent, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 50m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 40m drive with frequent turns across 344.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 40m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fort Kent, ME to Portland, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Market Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bridge Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pleasant Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Aroostook Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Portage Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Station Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Kent, ME and Portland, ME.
1
Start on Highland Avenue
89 ft
·
7 sec
·
Highland Avenue
2
Turn left onto East Main Street
302 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Turn left onto Market Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Market Street
4
Turn right onto Bridge Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Bridge Street
5
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Pleasant Street
6
Continue on Aroostook Road
31 mi
·
45 min
·
Aroostook Road
7
Continue on Portage Road
15 mi
·
22 min
·
Portage Road
8
Turn left onto Station Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Station Street
9
Turn right onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Main Street
10
Continue on Masardis Road
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Masardis Road
11
Continue on Aroostook Scenic Highway
30 mi
·
44 min
·
Aroostook Scenic Highway
12
Continue on North Road
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
North Road
13
Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
14
Continue on South Patten Road
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
South Patten Road
15
Continue on Station Road
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Station Road
16
Continue on Route 11
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Route 11
17
Continue on Station Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Station Road
18
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
19
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
20
Merge slight left
160 mi
·
2 hr 49 min
21
Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
46 mi
·
53 min
·
I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
22
Take the exit slight right toward US 1A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1A
23
Turn right onto Cumberland Avenue
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Cumberland Avenue
24
Turn left onto Preble Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Preble Street
25
Turn left onto Congress Street
157 ft
·
7 sec
·
Congress Street
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 172.1 miles from Fort Kent, ME, or about 2h 50m into the drive.
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 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 172.1 miles or 2h 50m 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Portland, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fort Kent, 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 Fort Kent, ME
This is one driving day of about 344.1 miles and 5h 40m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 172.1 mi from Fort Kent, ME · 2h 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
172 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 172.1 miles from Fort Kent, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Portland, ME
The final approach into 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 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
$55.08 one way
$110.17 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
120 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $60.38 | $120.76 |
| premium | $4.83 | $65.41 | $130.81 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $76.45 | $152.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 120.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 103.2 | 1 | $36.13 | $16.52 |
| Efficient EV | 86 | 0 | $30.11 | $13.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 137.6 | 1 | $48.17 | $22.02 |
Gas CO2
120 kg
EV CO2
40 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.
Destination
Portland, ME
Morning in Portland on Monday
Local time
11:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
42°F
Lincoln, ME
172 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
28 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
5h 40m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Portland, ME covers 344.1 miles and takes about 5h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Main Street, Market Street, Bridge Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 172.1 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 $55.08 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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.
This is a straightforward 5h 40m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fort Kent, ME to Portland, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fort Kent, ME to Portland, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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