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Trip from Guilford, ME to City of Portland, ME

Drive Time

3h

Distance

132.2 mi

213 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 49m ★
6 AM
3h 0m
8 AM
3h 23m
10 AM
3h 8m
12 PM
3h 6m
3 PM
3h 9m
5 PM
3h 22m
8 PM
2h 54m

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

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Downtown Guilford, ME, ME

Guilford, ME

Ron Lach

Downtown City of Portland, ME, ME

City of Portland, ME

Brett Sayles

Trip Overview

The drive from Guilford, ME to City of Portland, ME covers 132.2 miles and takes about 3h 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, North Dexter Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 53.5 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.16 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

66.1 miles from Guilford, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 3h highway drive covering 132.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and I 295. The longest continuous stretch is about 53.5 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 29 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 53.5 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

609 ft 204 ft

Total Climb

427 ft

Total Descent

583 ft

Highest Point

609 ft

~9.4 mi in

Elevation Range

405 ft

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 around 1.2 miles in near ME 23 / Bridge Street.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 3h drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (ME 23 / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles (ME 7; ME 23 / Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 80.7 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 points

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

4
1.2 mi into trip | ~1m in | ME 23 / Bridge Street

Turn right onto ME 23 / Bridge Street

Navigation decision point

4
12.3 mi into trip | ~18m in | ME 7; ME 23 / Church Street

Turn right onto ME 7; ME 23 / Church Street

Navigation decision point

9
80.7 mi into trip | ~1h 39m 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...
7
127.2 mi into trip | ~2h 32m 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
5
131.3 mi into trip | ~2h 56m in | Oakland Avenue

Turn right onto Oakland Avenue

Navigation decision point

Towns Along This Route

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

Brunswick

80.7 mi in | ~1h 39m | via I 295

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 53.5 mi 58m
I 295 46.5 mi 52m
North Dexter Road 9.4 mi 14m
Dexter Road 5.9 mi 8m
Moosehead Trail 4.7 mi 6m
Portland - Peaks Island 2.5 mi 20m
Newport Road 1.4 mi 2m
Water Street 1.2 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 53.5 mi, about 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on ME 6; ME 15; ME 16; ME 150

1.2 mi · 1 min · Water Street
2

Turn right onto ME 23

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Bridge Street
3

Continue on ME 23

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
4

Continue on ME 23

9.4 mi · 14 min · North Dexter Road
5

Continue on Crockett Road

418 ft · 7 sec · Crockett Road
6

Continue on ME 23

0.6 mi · 52 sec · Grove Street
7

Turn straight onto ME 23

290 ft · 6 sec · Dam Street
8

Turn right onto ME 7; ME 23

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Church Street
9

Continue on ME 7

1.0 mi · 1 min · Spring Street
10

Continue on ME 7

1.2 mi · 1 min · Corinna Road
11

Continue on ME 7

5.9 mi · 8 min · Dexter Road
12

Continue on ME 7; ME 11

1.4 mi · 2 min · Newport Road
13

Continue on ME 7; ME 11

4.7 mi · 6 min · Moosehead Trail
14

Enter roundabout onto Ox Bow Road

142 ft · 2 sec · Ox Bow Road
15

Continue on Ox Bow Road

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Ox Bow Road
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
17

Merge onto I 95

53 mi · 58 min · I 95
18

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.
19

Take the exit onto US 1A

1.1 mi · 2 min · US 1A
Exit 7 Toward US 1A Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Continue on Maine State Pier

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Maine State Pier
Use the straight lane.
21

Turn slight right

187 ft · 13 sec
22

Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island

2.5 mi · 20 min · Portland - Peaks Island
23

Continue

213 ft · 15 sec
24

Continue on Welch Street

0.2 mi · 49 sec · Welch Street
25

Turn right onto Oakland Avenue

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Oakland Avenue
26

Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street

351 ft · 15 sec · Whitehead Street
27

Continue on Seashore Avenue

0.2 mi · 46 sec · Seashore Avenue
28

Continue on Seashore Avenue

0.6 mi · 2 min · Seashore Avenue
29

Arrive at destination

Seashore Avenue

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 66.1 miles from Guilford, ME, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.5 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 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 66.1 miles or 1h 23m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 10m

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 Guilford, 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 Guilford, ME

This is one driving day of about 132.2 miles and 3h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Guilford, 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 53.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 66.1 mi from Guilford, ME · 1h 23m into the drive

Downtown Brunswick, ME, ME

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brunswick, ME

66 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

Brunswick, ME to City of Portland, ME

30.5 mi · 4h 38m

Pacing Suggestions

Brunswick, 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 66.1 miles from Guilford, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Frances Perkins National Monument

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 91.2
Park Closure: For Current Visitor Information
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.16 one way

$42.32 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.46 $23.20 $46.39
premium $4.83 $25.13 $50.26
diesel $5.64 $29.37 $58.74

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 46.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 39.7 0 $13.88 $6.35
Efficient EV 33.1 0 $11.57 $5.29
EV Truck/SUV 52.9 0 $18.51 $8.46

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

15 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 hours ago

Origin

Guilford, ME

Evening in Guilford on Sunday

Local time

6:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Portland, ME

Evening in City of Portland on Sunday

Local time

6:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Partly Sunny

S 15 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Along the Route

43°F

Brunswick, ME

66 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

14 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

3h on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Guilford, ME to City of Portland, ME covers 132.2 miles and takes about 3h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, I 295, North Dexter 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 66.1 miles from Guilford, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.16 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (ME 23 / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles (ME 7; ME 23 / Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 80.7 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Guilford, ME to City of Portland, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Brunswick along the way.

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