Origin
Portland, ME
Late night in Portland on Saturday
Local time
1:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
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Trip from Portland, ME to Arundel, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
26.8 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Portland, ME to Arundel, ME covers 26.8 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maine Turnpike, I 295, Log Cabin Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.6 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 26.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 38m highway drive covering 26.8 miles, with most of the trip on Maine Turnpike and I 295. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.6 miles on Maine Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Maine Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 11.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and I 295. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Brown Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.8 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Brown Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Cumberland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (Fore River Parkway): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Brown Street
Turn right onto Brown Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Cumberland Avenue
Turn left onto Cumberland Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Fore River Parkway
Turn left onto Fore River Parkway
Navigation decision point
5
18.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward ME 111: Biddeford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 32
Toward ME 111: Biddeford
5
23.3 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Log Cabin Road
Turn left onto Log Cabin Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 11.6 mi | 12m |
| I 295 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Log Cabin Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Portland Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Park Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Precourt Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Elm Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Fore River Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 11.6 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland, ME and Arundel, ME.
1
Start on Congress Street
484 ft
·
20 sec
·
Congress Street
2
Turn right onto Brown Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Brown Street
3
Turn left onto Cumberland Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Cumberland Avenue
4
Turn right onto ME 77
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
High Street
5
Turn left onto Park Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Avenue
6
Continue on Congress Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Congress Street
7
Turn left onto Fore River Parkway
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Fore River Parkway
8
Take the ramp onto US 1A
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 1A
9
Merge onto I 295; US 1
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 295; US 1
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
I 295
11
Merge onto I 95
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Maine Turnpike
12
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 32
Toward ME 111: Biddeford
13
Continue on Precourt Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Precourt Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto US 1
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
15
Continue on US 1
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Portland Road
16
Turn left onto Log Cabin Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Log Cabin Road
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
Log Cabin Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.31 one way
$8.63 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.75 | $9.49 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.13 | $10.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.92 | $11.83 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.70
Maine Turnpike
(11.6 mi)
$0.70
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.72 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Arundel, ME
Late night in Arundel on Saturday
Local time
1:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
38m 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 Portland, ME to Arundel, ME covers 26.8 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, I 295, Log Cabin 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 13.4 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 $4.31 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.8 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Brown Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Cumberland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (Fore River Parkway): Navigation decision point.
The route from Portland, ME to Arundel, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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