Origin
Phippsburg, ME
Afternoon in Phippsburg on Friday
Local time
3:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Phippsburg, ME to Portland, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
40.9 mi
66 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Phippsburg, ME
Luis Rodriguez
Portland, ME
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Trip Overview
This 40.9-mile journey from Phippsburg, ME, to Portland, ME, is an easy day trip, taking just under an hour to complete. Primarily utilizing I-295 and US-1, the drive is heavily focused on highway travel. With a modest fuel cost of around $7, this route is budget-friendly for a quick excursion. Since the origin and destination are both within the Northeast region of Maine, you won't experience a drastic change in scenery or climate. Given its short duration, this drive offers a lot of flexibility for departure times and spontaneous stops along the way.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 40.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for 72% of this drive. The most significant uninterrupted stretch spans 21.1 miles on I-295, offering a chance to maintain a consistent pace. While I-295 provides efficient travel, you'll also navigate sections of US-1 and Main Road, which may offer a slight change of pace. The overall feel is one of practical, direct transit rather than a winding, scenic exploration, making it ideal for reaching your destination efficiently.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 295 is the longest continuous segment at about 21.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and US 1. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.9 miles in near State Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 40.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.9 miles (State Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (Congress Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
6.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
State Road
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
Navigation decision point
5
7.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Congress Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Congress Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
7.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the ramp toward US 1 South
Navigation decision point
Toward US 1 South
6
17 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 295 South: Freeport, Portland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 295 South: Freeport, Portland
7
39.7 mi into trip
|
~57m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 21.1 mi | 24m |
| US 1 | 7.7 mi | 10m |
| Main Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| High Street | 2.2 mi | 6m |
| Pleasant Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| US 1A | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Cumberland Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Richardson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 21.1 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Phippsburg, ME and Portland, ME.
1
Start on Higgins Lane
181 ft
·
9 sec
·
Higgins Lane
2
Turn right onto Parker Head Road
224 ft
·
10 sec
·
Parker Head Road
3
Turn right onto ME 209
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Road
4
Continue on Bridge Street
450 ft
·
12 sec
·
Bridge Street
5
Continue on ME 209
2.2 mi
·
6 min
·
High Street
6
Turn left onto Richardson Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Richardson Street
7
Continue on Western Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Western Avenue
8
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
State Road
9
Enter roundabout onto Congress Avenue
14 ft
·
0 sec
·
Congress Avenue
10
Continue on Congress Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Congress Avenue
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward US 1 South
12
Merge onto US 1
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
US 1
13
Turn right onto US 1
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasant Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
15
Keep slight left at fork
1.6 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 295 South: Freeport, Portland
16
Merge onto I 295
21 mi
·
24 min
·
I 295
Use the straight lane.
17
Take the exit onto US 1A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1A
Exit 7
Toward US 1A
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn right onto Cumberland Avenue
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Cumberland Avenue
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn left onto Preble Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Preble Street
20
Turn left onto Congress Street
156 ft
·
5 sec
·
Congress Street
21
Arrive at destination
Congress Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.5 mi from Phippsburg, ME · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.5 miles from Phippsburg, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Portland, ME
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Portland, ME if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.58 one way
$13.17 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.24 | $14.49 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.83 | $15.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.29 | $1.96 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Destination
Portland, ME
Afternoon in Portland on Friday
Local time
3:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Brunswick, ME
20 mi in
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
11 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
59m 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 Phippsburg, ME to Portland, ME covers 40.9 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, US 1, Main 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 20.5 miles from Phippsburg, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.58 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 40.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.9 miles (State Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (Congress Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Phippsburg, ME to Portland, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Frances Perkins National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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