Trip from Portland, ME to Addison, ME

Drive Time

3h 58m

Distance

183.8 mi

296 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 46m ★

6 AM

3h 59m

8 AM

4h 24m

10 AM

4h 8m

12 PM

4h 5m

3 PM

4h 9m

5 PM

4h 23m

8 PM

3h 51m

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

Best Time Drive vs Fly

Google Maps Waze Apple Maps

Download GPX

Portland, ME

Brett Sayles

Addison, ME

PhotoShoot Studio | Candid, Birthday Pre Wedding, Baby, Maternity & Child Photographer in Pune Ps Studio

Trip Overview

The drive from Portland, ME to Addison, ME covers 183.8 miles and takes about 3h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 295, US 1, Route 3 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.3 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.42 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

91.9 miles from Portland, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 3h 58m highway drive covering 183.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 295 and US 1. The longest continuous stretch is about 46.3 miles on I 295.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 41 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 46.3 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

521 ft 35 ft

Total Climb

654 ft

Total Descent

693 ft

Highest Point

521 ft

~84.2 mi in

Elevation Range

486 ft

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 early in the drive near Elm Street.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 183.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Elm Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (Cumberland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (US 1A / Franklin Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Elm Street

Turn left onto Elm Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Cumberland Avenue

Turn right onto Cumberland Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 1A / Franklin Street

Turn left onto US 1A / Franklin Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 295; US 1

Merge onto I 295; US 1

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

57.2 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in

Take the exit toward ME 3: Augusta, Belfast

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 113 Toward ME 3: Augusta, Belfast

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Portland, ME to Addison, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Belfast along the way.

Belfast

57.2 mi in | ~1h 5m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 295	46.3 mi	52m
US 1	30.6 mi	45m
Route 3	17.6 mi	21m
Acadia Highway	13.4 mi	15m
Maine Turnpike	9.8 mi	10m
Bucksport Road	8.5 mi	9m
North Belfast Avenue	8.1 mi	11m
West Main Street	7.2 mi	8m

Longest stretch: I 295 — 46.3 mi, about 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Portland, ME and Addison, ME.

Start on Congress Street

131 ft · 11 sec · Congress Street

Turn left onto Elm Street

519 ft · 22 sec · Elm Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Cumberland Avenue

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Cumberland Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto US 1A

0.4 mi · 36 sec · Franklin Street

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp onto US 1A

0.3 mi · 39 sec · US 1A

Merge onto I 295; US 1

46 mi · 52 min · I 295; US 1

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 95

9.8 mi · 10 min · Maine Turnpike

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 26 sec

Exit 113 Toward ME 3: Augusta, Belfast

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Merge onto ME 3

2.5 mi · 3 min · Augusta Bypass

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on US 202; ME 3; ME 9

8.1 mi · 11 min · North Belfast Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 202; ME 3; ME 9

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Belfast Road

Continue on US 202; ME 3; ME 9

18 mi · 21 min · Route 3

Use the straight lane.

Continue on ME 3

4.0 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway

Continue on ME 3

3.4 mi · 3 min · Belfast Augusta Road West

Continue on ME 3

4.8 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road

Continue on ME 3

4.0 mi · 4 min · Belmont Avenue

Take the exit onto ME 3

0.3 mi · 43 sec · ME 3

Merge onto US 1; ME 3

0.7 mi · 1 min · Route 1

Continue on US 1; ME 3

2.7 mi · 4 min · Searsport Avenue

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 1; ME 3

7.0 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; ME 3

6.3 mi · 7 min · East Main Street

Continue on US 1; ME 3

1.2 mi · 2 min · US Highway 1

Continue on US 1; ME 3

508 ft · 12 sec · Route 1

Continue on US 1; ME 3; ME 15

1.0 mi · 1 min · Route 1

Continue on US 1; ME 3; ME 15

9.4 mi · 10 min · Acadia Highway

Continue on US 1; ME 3

8.5 mi · 9 min · Bucksport Road

Continue on US 1; ME 3

0.2 mi · 17 sec · West Main Street

Turn right onto ME 230

0.7 mi · 1 min · Water Street

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto Foster Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Foster Street

Turn right onto US 1; ME 3

0.3 mi · 43 sec · High Street

Turn left onto US 1; ME 3

31 mi · 45 min · US 1; ME 3

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto US 1A

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Bridge Street

Continue on US 1A

4.1 mi · 6 min · Kennedy Highway

Continue on US 1A

3.0 mi · 4 min · US Highway 1A

Continue on US 1A

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Kennedy Highway

Continue on US 1

0.5 mi · 47 sec · Main Street

Continue on US 1

1.9 mi · 2 min · Route 1

Turn right onto Addison Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Addison Road

Continue on Water Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · Water Street

Arrive at destination

Water Street

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 91.9 miles from Portland, ME, or about 1h 50m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.3 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 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 91.9 miles or 1h 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 3h 7m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Addison, ME than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Portland, 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 Portland, ME

This is one driving day of about 183.8 miles and 3h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Portland, 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 295 for about 46.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 91.9 mi from Portland, ME · 1h 50m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brunswick, ME

92 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

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 91.9 miles from Portland, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Addison, ME

The final approach into Addison, 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 Addison, 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.

Acadia National Park

National Park

Acadia National Park protects the natural beauty of the highest rocky headlands along the Atlantic coastline of the United States, an abundance of habitats, and a rich cultural heritage. At 4 million...

8 mi from route ~20 min detour $6 near mile 152.1

Park Closure: Cadillac Summit Road Closed for Construction

Park Closure: Park Loop Road to Kebo Street Closed for Construction

View on nps.gov

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 38

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.42 one way

$58.84 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 64 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.46	$32.25	$64.50
premium	$4.83	$34.94	$69.87
diesel	$5.64	$40.83	$81.67

Estimated Tolls: $0.59

Maine Turnpike (9.8 mi) $0.59

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 64.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	55.1	$19.30	$8.82
Efficient EV	46	$16.08	$7.35
EV Truck/SUV	73.5	$25.73	$11.76

Gas CO2

64 kg

EV CO2

22 kg (66% 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 2 hours ago

Origin

Portland, ME

Afternoon in Portland on Sunday

Local time

4:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Partly Sunny

SW 5 to 10 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Destination

Addison, ME

Afternoon in Addison on Sunday

Local time

4:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Sunny

NW 6 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Along the Route

43°F

Brunswick, ME

92 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

2 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 58m 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 Portland, ME to Addison, ME covers 183.8 miles and takes about 3h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 295, US 1, Route 3. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 91.9 miles from Portland, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.42 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.

On the drive from Portland, ME to Addison, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Belfast along the way.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 35 ft to 521 ft elevation with about 654 ft of total climbing.

Was this route helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

More from Portland, ME

Caribou, ME 300.1 mi · 5h 48m Calais, ME 224.1 mi · 4h 34m Bar Harbor, ME 161.7 mi · 3h 25m Surry, ME 138.7 mi · 2h 53m Charleston, ME 129.7 mi · 2h 42m Guilford, ME 128.5 mi · 2h 35m

More trips to Addison, ME

Sanford, ME 216.8 mi City of Portland, ME 187.6 mi

Explore more options from Portland, ME or browse trips ending in Addison, ME.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse ME road trips.

Explore maps for Portland, ME or Addison, ME on MapSof.net.