Drive Time
5h 19m
Distance
56.8 mi
91 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
The drive from Fryeburg, ME to City of Portland, ME covers 56.8 miles and takes about 5h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bridgton Road, North High Street, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.71 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
28.4 miles from Fryeburg, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 39m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 19m drive with frequent turns across 56.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North High Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Portland Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Roosevelt Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Forest Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Marginal Way | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Franklin Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Fryeburg, ME and City of Portland, ME.
Start on Main Street
Continue on Bridgton Road
Continue on North High Street
Turn slight left onto Main Street
Turn right onto Portland Road
Continue on Roosevelt Trail
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Roosevelt Trail
Exit the roundabout onto Roosevelt Trail
Continue on Bridgton Road
Continue on Forest Avenue
Turn left onto Marginal Way
Turn right onto Franklin Street
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 56.8 miles or 5h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 28.4 miles or 2h 39m 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 31m
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 Fryeburg, 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 Fryeburg, ME
This is one driving day of about 56.8 miles and 5h 19m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.4 mi from Fryeburg, ME · 2h 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 56.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 28.4 miles from Fryeburg, 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
$7.71 one way
$15.43 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $8.61 | $17.22 |
| premium | $4.15 | $9.28 | $18.56 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $8.39 | $16.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17 | 0 | $5.96 | $2.73 |
| Efficient EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.95 | $3.64 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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 Fryeburg on Saturday
Local time
9:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in City of Portland on Saturday
Local time
9:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
52°F
Lawrence, MA
28 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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