Trip from Lincoln, ME to City of Portland, ME

Drive Time

3h 44m

Distance

181.4 mi

292 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

29 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 32m ★

6 AM

3h 45m

8 AM

4h 10m

10 AM

3h 53m

12 PM

3h 51m

3 PM

3h 55m

5 PM

4h 9m

8 PM

3h 37m

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

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City of Portland, ME

Brett Sayles

Trip Overview

The drive from Lincoln, ME to City of Portland, ME covers 181.4 miles and takes about 3h 44m 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, Access Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 123.8 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.04 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

90.7 miles from Lincoln, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 3h 44m highway drive covering 181.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and I 295. The longest continuous stretch is about 123.8 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 19 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 123.8 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 around 1.6 miles in near ME 116 / River Road.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 3h 44m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (ME 116 / River Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 129.9 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

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

1.6 mi into trip | ~2m in | ME 116 / River Road

Turn right onto ME 116 / River Road

Navigation decision point

5.8 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

129.9 mi into trip | ~2h 23m 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...

176.3 mi into trip | ~3h 16m 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

180.4 mi into trip | ~3h 40m in | Oakland Avenue

Turn right onto Oakland Avenue

Navigation decision point

Towns Along This Route

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

Brunswick

129.9 mi in | ~2h 23m | via I 295

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 95	123.8 mi	2h 12m
I 295	46.5 mi	52m
Access Road	2.7 mi	4m
Portland - Peaks Island	2.5 mi	20m
West Broadway	1.6 mi	2m
River Road	1.3 mi	2m
US 1A	1.1 mi	2m
Seashore Avenue	0.8 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 95 — 123.8 mi, about 2h 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on US 2; ME 6

116 ft · 9 sec · West Broadway

Continue on US 2; ME 6

1.6 mi · 2 min · West Broadway

Turn right onto ME 116

1.3 mi · 2 min · River Road

Continue on ME 116

2.7 mi · 4 min · Access Road

Continue on Penobscot Valley Avenue

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Penobscot Valley Avenue

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Merge onto I 95

124 mi · 2 hr 12 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

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 90.7 miles from Lincoln, ME, or about 1h 41m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 123.8 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 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 90.7 miles or 1h 41m 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 44m

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 Lincoln, 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 Lincoln, ME

This is one driving day of about 181.4 miles and 3h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lincoln, 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 123.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 90.7 mi from Lincoln, ME · 1h 41m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brunswick, ME

91 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

30.3 mi · 1h 1m

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 90.7 miles from Lincoln, 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 123.8 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.

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 137.6

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

$29.04 one way

$58.08 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 64 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.46	$31.83	$63.66
premium	$4.83	$34.48	$68.96
diesel	$5.64	$40.30	$80.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 63.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

29 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

Brewer, ME

RIVIAN_ADVENTURE

6 DCFC

Electric Era Charging Station

Orono, ME

ELECTRIC_ERA

4 DCFC

Quirk Ford of Augusta

Hallowell, ME

FORD_CHARGE

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 15 Tesla: 5 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 $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	54.4	$19.05	$8.71
Efficient EV	45.4	$15.87	$7.26
EV Truck/SUV	72.6	$25.40	$11.61

Gas CO2

63 kg

EV CO2

21 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 days ago

Origin

Lincoln, ME

Morning in Lincoln on Monday

Local time

9:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Portland, ME

Morning in City of Portland on Monday

Local time

9:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

43°F

Brunswick, ME

91 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

1 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

3h 44m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Lincoln, ME to City of Portland, ME covers 181.4 miles and takes about 3h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 95, I 295, Access 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 90.7 miles from Lincoln, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.04 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 44m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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

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Trip from Lincoln, 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

Frances Perkins National Monument

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Lincoln, ME

City of Portland, ME

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 44m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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