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Trip from Portland, ME to Nobleboro, ME

Drive Time

1h 21m

Distance

56.4 mi

91 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 16m ★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m

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

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Downtown Portland, ME, ME

Portland, ME

Brett Sayles

Downtown Nobleboro, ME, ME

Nobleboro, ME

César O'neill

Trip Overview

The drive from Portland, ME to Nobleboro, ME covers 56.4 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 I 295, Route 1, Mill Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.03 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

28.2 miles from Portland, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 36m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 21m highway drive covering 56.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 295 and Route 1. The longest continuous stretch is about 22 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 18 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 22 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and Route 1. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Elm Street.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.4 miles you will encounter 9 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: 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 9 key points

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

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Elm Street

Turn left onto Elm Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Cumberland Avenue

Turn right onto Cumberland Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
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.
8
23.1 mi into trip | ~28m in

Take the exit toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 28 Toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route
5
25.6 mi into trip | ~32m in | Mill Street

Turn left onto Mill Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Along This Route

Between Portland, ME and Nobleboro, ME, road signs point toward Bath and Coastal Route.

Bath

23.1 mi in | ~28m

Coastal Route

23.1 mi in | ~28m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 295 22 mi 25m
Route 1 14.5 mi 20m
Mill Street 9.2 mi 13m
Bath Road 4 mi 7m
Center Street 1.5 mi 3m
Main Street 1.5 mi 3m
Pleasant Street 1.2 mi 2m
Franklin Street 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 295 — 22 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Portland, ME and Nobleboro, 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

22 mi · 25 min
7

Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route

1.3 mi · 2 min · US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route
8

Continue on Pleasant Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Street
9

Turn left onto Mill Street

9.2 mi · 13 min · Mill Street
10

Continue on Main Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Main Street
11

Continue on Route 1

4.9 mi · 6 min · Route 1
12

Continue on Bath Road

4.0 mi · 7 min · Bath Road
13

Continue on Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street
14

Continue on Route 1

8.7 mi · 12 min · Route 1
15

Keep slight right to continue on Route 1

0.9 mi · 1 min · Route 1
16

Take the exit slight left

210 ft · 7 sec
17

Turn left onto Center Street

1.5 mi · 3 min · Center Street
18

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 28.2 miles from Portland, ME, or about 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22 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 56.4 miles or 1h 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 28.2 miles or 36m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 8m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nobleboro, 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 56.4 miles and 1h 21m.

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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 295 for about 22 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 28.2 mi from Portland, ME · 36m into the drive

Downtown West Scarborough, ME, ME

Mid-route town

Meal stop

West Scarborough, ME

28 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 56.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

West Scarborough, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28.2 miles from Portland, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Nobleboro, ME

The final approach into Nobleboro, 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 Nobleboro, 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.

Frances Perkins National Monument

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...

2 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 50.6
Park Closure: For Current Visitor Information
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.03 one way

$18.06 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.46 $9.90 $19.79
premium $4.83 $10.72 $21.44
diesel $5.64 $12.53 $25.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.9 0 $5.92 $2.71
Efficient EV 14.1 0 $4.94 $2.26
EV Truck/SUV 22.6 0 $7.90 $3.61

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Portland, ME

Late night in Portland on Monday

Local time

5:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Nobleboro, ME

Late night in Nobleboro on Monday

Local time

5:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

17 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 Nobleboro, ME covers 56.4 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 I 295, Route 1, Mill Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.2 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 $9.03 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 56.4 miles you will encounter 9 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: 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.
Between Portland, ME and Nobleboro, ME, road signs point toward Bath and Coastal Route.

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