Origin
Portland, ME
Evening in Portland on Thursday
Local time
6:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Portland, ME to Jay, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
65.1 mi
105 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Portland, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Portland, ME to Jay, ME covers 65.1 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maine Turnpike, Auburn Road, Federal Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.2 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 65.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Portland, ME to Jay, ME covers 65.1 miles and takes about 1h 21m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 26 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 22.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Brown Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.1 miles you will encounter 15 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 4 miles (ME 26; ME 100 / Washington Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 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
5
4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
ME 26; ME 100 / Washington Avenue
Turn left onto ME 26; ME 100 / Washington Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
6.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
6.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North: Lewiston, Augusta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North: Lewiston, Augusta
5
28.9 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Portland, ME to Jay, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Augusta along the way.
Augusta
6.5 mi in
|
~13m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 22.2 mi | 23m |
| Auburn Road | 12.7 mi | 14m |
| Federal Road | 9.5 mi | 10m |
| Washington Street | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Center Street | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Turner Road | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| Forest Avenue | 2.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 22.2 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland, ME and Jay, 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
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
High Street
5
Continue on ME 100
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Forest Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
200 ft
·
9 sec
7
Turn slight right onto ME 100
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Allen Avenue
8
Turn left onto ME 26; ME 100
262 ft
·
7 sec
·
Washington Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on ME 26; ME 100
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Auburn Street
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on ME 26; ME 100
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Gray Road
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
Use the left lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 95 North: Lewiston, Augusta
13
Merge onto I 95
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Maine Turnpike
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
8.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Maine Turnpike
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn
16
At end of road, turn left onto US 202; ME 4
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Washington Street
17
Merge onto US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
·
Minot Avenue
18
Continue on ME 4
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Union Street Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Merge onto ME 4
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Center Street
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on ME 4
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Turner Road
21
Continue on ME 4
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Auburn Road
22
Continue on ME 4
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Federal Road
23
Continue on ME 4
510 ft
·
11 sec
·
Bridge Street
24
At end of road, turn left onto ME 4; ME 17
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
25
Turn left onto Intervale Road
123 ft
·
2 sec
·
Intervale Road
26
Arrive at destination
Intervale Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.5 mi from Portland, ME · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.5 miles from Portland, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Jay, ME
The final approach into Jay, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.48 one way
$20.96 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.53 | $23.06 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.47 | $24.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.37 | $28.75 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.34
Maine Turnpike
(22.2 mi)
$1.34
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$1
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.84 | $3.12 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.70 | $2.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26 | 0 | $9.11 | $4.17 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Jay, ME
Evening in Jay on Thursday
Local time
6:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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
1h 21m 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 Jay, ME covers 65.1 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, Auburn Road, Federal Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.5 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 $10.48 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 65.1 miles you will encounter 15 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 4 miles (ME 26; ME 100 / Washington Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Portland, ME to Jay, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Augusta along the way.
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