Origin
Portland, ME
Afternoon in Portland on Monday
Local time
12:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Portland, ME to Lubec, ME
Drive Time
5h 3m
Distance
227.7 mi
366 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 50m
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6 AM
5h 3m
8 AM
5h 30m
10 AM
5h 13m
12 PM
5h 10m
3 PM
5h 14m
5 PM
5h 29m
8 PM
4h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Portland, ME
Brett Sayles
Trip Overview
The drive from Portland, ME to Lubec, ME covers 227.7 miles and takes about 5h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Elm Street, Cumberland Avenue, Franklin Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
113.8 miles from Portland, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 31m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 3m drive with frequent turns across 227.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 51 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Elm Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 3m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Portland, ME to Lubec, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cumberland Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Franklin Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Maine Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| ME 3 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Augusta Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Belfast Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Belfast Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Elm Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland, ME and Lubec, ME.
1
Start on Congress Street
131 ft
·
12 sec
·
Congress Street
2
Turn left onto Elm Street
518 ft
·
22 sec
·
Elm Street
3
Turn right onto Cumberland Avenue
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Cumberland Avenue
4
Turn left onto Franklin Street
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Franklin Street
5
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
6
Merge slight left
46 mi
·
52 min
7
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
9.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Maine Turnpike
8
Take the exit slight right toward ME 3: Augusta, Belfast
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
ME 3: Augusta, Belfast
9
Keep slight right
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
10
Merge slight left onto Augusta Bypass
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Augusta Bypass
11
Continue on North Belfast Avenue
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
North Belfast Avenue
12
Continue on Belfast Road
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Belfast Road
13
Continue on Route 3
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Route 3
14
Continue on Acadia Highway
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Acadia Highway
15
Continue on Belfast Augusta Road West
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Belfast Augusta Road West
16
Continue on Augusta Road
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Augusta Road
17
Continue on Belmont Avenue
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Belmont Avenue
18
Take the exit left
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
19
Merge slight left onto Route 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 1
20
Continue on Searsport Avenue
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Searsport Avenue
21
Continue on West Main Street
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
West Main Street
22
Keep slight right to continue on East Main Street
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
East Main Street
23
Continue on US Highway 1
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 1
24
Continue on Route 1
509 ft
·
12 sec
·
Route 1
25
Continue on Route 1
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 1
26
Continue on Acadia Highway
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Acadia Highway
27
Continue on Bucksport Road
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Bucksport Road
28
Continue on West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
West Main Street
29
Turn right onto Water Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
30
Turn left onto Foster Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Foster Street
31
Turn right onto High Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
High Street
32
Turn left
31 mi
·
45 min
33
Turn right onto Bridge Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Bridge Street
34
Continue on Kennedy Highway
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Kennedy Highway
35
Continue on US Highway 1A
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 1A
36
Continue on Kennedy Highway
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Kennedy Highway
37
Continue on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Main Street
38
Continue on Route 1
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Route 1
39
Continue on Harrington Road
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Harrington Road
40
Continue on Outer Dublin Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Outer Dublin Street
41
Continue on Dublin Street
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Dublin Street
42
Continue on Main Street
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
43
Turn slight left onto Main Street
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
44
Continue on Route 1
9.5 mi
·
13 min
·
Route 1
45
Turn right onto Lubec Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lubec Road
46
Continue on County Road
9.3 mi
·
13 min
·
County Road
47
Continue on Main Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
48
Turn right onto Washington Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Washington Street
49
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Pleasant Street
50
Turn right onto School Street
13 ft
·
1 sec
·
School Street
51
Arrive at your destination
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 113.8 miles from Portland, ME, or about 2h 31m into the drive.
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 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 113.8 miles or 2h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lubec, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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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.
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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 227.7 miles and 5h 3m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 113.8 mi from Portland, ME · 2h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
114 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 113.8 miles from Portland, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lubec, ME
The final approach into Lubec, 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 Lubec, ME.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.45 one way
$72.90 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
80 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $39.96 | $79.91 |
| premium | $4.83 | $43.28 | $86.56 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $50.59 | $101.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.3 | 0 | $23.91 | $10.93 |
| Efficient EV | 56.9 | 0 | $19.92 | $9.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 91.1 | 1 | $31.88 | $14.57 |
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Lubec, ME
Afternoon in Lubec on Monday
Local time
12:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Along the Route
43°F
Brunswick, ME
114 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.
Road read
5h 3m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Lubec, ME covers 227.7 miles and takes about 5h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Elm Street, Cumberland Avenue, Franklin Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 113.8 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 $36.45 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 3m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Portland, ME to Lubec, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Portland, ME to Lubec, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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