Origin
Portland, ME
Afternoon in Portland on Monday
Local time
12:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Portland, ME to Manchester, CT
Drive Time
3h 18m
Distance
196.3 mi
316 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 6m
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6 AM
3h 18m
8 AM
3h 42m
10 AM
3h 26m
12 PM
3h 24m
3 PM
3h 28m
5 PM
3h 41m
8 PM
3h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Portland, ME
Brett Sayles
Manchester, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Portland, ME to Manchester, CT covers 196.3 miles and takes about 3h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Brown Street, Cumberland Avenue, High Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.42 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
98.2 miles from Portland, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 18m drive with frequent turns across 196.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Brown 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Portland, ME to Manchester, CT is easy. At 3h 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Portland, ME to Manchester, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brown Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cumberland Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| High Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Park Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Congress Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fore River Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Maine Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Blue Star Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Brown Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland, ME and Manchester, CT.
1
Start on Congress Street
486 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
·
30 sec
·
Cumberland Avenue
4
Turn right onto High Street
0.2 mi
·
20 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
·
25 sec
·
Fore River Parkway
8
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
9
Merge slight left
2.0 mi
·
2 min
10
Keep slight left
2.6 mi
·
3 min
11
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
53 mi
·
58 min
·
Maine Turnpike
12
Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Turnpike
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Blue Star Turnpike
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Worcester
31 mi
·
35 min
·
I 495 South: Worcester
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
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US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
15
Keep slight left to continue on US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
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US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
16
Keep slight left
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
17
Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
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I 495 South: Marlboro
18
Merge slight left
23 mi
·
27 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West: Worcester
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 290 West: Worcester
20
Merge slight left
20 mi
·
24 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward MA 12 South: Webster
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
MA 12 South: Webster
22
Turn left onto Oxford Street
466 ft
·
10 sec
·
Oxford Street
23
At the end of the road, turn right onto Southbridge Street
446 ft
·
10 sec
·
Southbridge Street
24
Take the exit slight right toward I 90
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90
25
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 West
26
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
27
Keep slight right to continue on Wilbur Cross Highway
34 mi
·
39 min
·
Wilbur Cross Highway
28
Keep slight right
1.2 mi
·
1 min
29
Take the exit slight right toward CT 30, CT 83: South Windsor, Manchester
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
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CT 30, CT 83: South Windsor, Manchester
30
Turn right onto Deming Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Deming Street
31
Continue on Tolland Turnpike
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Tolland Turnpike
32
Turn right onto Oakland Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Oakland Street
33
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Main Street
34
Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
35
Turn sharp left onto East Center Street
302 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Center Street
36
Continue on East Center Street
338 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Center Street
37
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 98.2 miles from Portland, ME, or about 1h 39m 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 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 98.2 miles or 1h 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Manchester, CT 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.
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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 196.3 miles and 3h 18m.
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 98.2 mi from Portland, ME · 1h 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
98 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 98.2 miles from Portland, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Manchester, CT
The final approach into Manchester, CT 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 Manchester, CT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.42 one way
$62.85 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
69 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $34.45 | $68.89 |
| premium | $4.83 | $37.31 | $74.62 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $43.61 | $87.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.9 | 0 | $20.61 | $9.42 |
| Efficient EV | 49.1 | 0 | $17.18 | $7.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 78.5 | 0 | $27.48 | $12.56 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Manchester, CT
Afternoon in Manchester on Monday
Local time
12:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
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
3h 18m 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 Manchester, CT covers 196.3 miles and takes about 3h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Brown Street, Cumberland Avenue, High Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 98.2 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 $31.42 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.
The drive from Portland, ME to Manchester, CT is easy. At 3h 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Portland, ME to Manchester, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Portland, ME to Manchester, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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