Origin
Portland, ME
Afternoon in Portland on Friday
Local time
2:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Portland, ME to Phippsburg, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
40.6 mi
65 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
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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Phippsburg, ME
Luis Rodriguez
Trip Overview
This 40.6-mile drive from Portland to Phippsburg, Maine, is a manageable 58-minute journey, making it an ideal day trip. You'll primarily navigate I-295 before transitioning to local roads like Mill Street and Main Road. With a modest fuel cost of around $7, this route offers a straightforward transition from city outskirts to coastal communities within the same Northeast region. The compact distance means you can easily complete this trip in a single day without feeling rushed. Consider this a quick escape to explore a different part of coastal Maine.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 40.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive begins with a 22-mile stretch on I-295, accounting for about 55% of the total journey as a highway drive. After leaving the interstate, the character shifts to a mixed experience on Mill Street and Main Road. This transition means you'll go from faster highway speeds to more local road conditions. The profile is best described as a mixed drive, offering a bit of both highway efficiency and the slower pace of navigating through smaller towns. Expect the road to open up and then become more winding as you approach your destination.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 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 route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Elm 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 40.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Elm Street
Turn left onto Elm Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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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
6
33.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward Park & Ride
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Park & Ride
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Portland, ME and Phippsburg, ME, road signs point toward Bath, Coastal Route and Park & Ride.
Bath
23.1 mi in
|
~28m
Coastal Route
23.1 mi in
|
~28m
Park & Ride
33.6 mi in
|
~43m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 22 mi | 25m |
| Mill Street | 8 mi | 10m |
| Main Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| High Street | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| Pleasant Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Franklin Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Cumberland Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| US 1A | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 22 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland, ME and Phippsburg, ME.
1
Start on Congress Street
131 ft
·
11 sec
·
Congress Street
2
Turn left onto Elm Street
519 ft
·
22 sec
·
Elm Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto Cumberland Avenue
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Cumberland Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto US 1A
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Franklin Street
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp onto US 1A
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 1A
6
Merge onto I 295; US 1
22 mi
·
25 min
·
I 295; US 1
7
Take the exit
1.3 mi
·
2 min
Exit 28
Toward US 1: Brunswick, Bath, Coastal Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 1
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasant Street
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto Mill Street
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Mill Street
Use the left lane.
10
Take the exit
216 ft
·
5 sec
Toward Park & Ride
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto State Road
408 ft
·
11 sec
·
State Road
12
Turn right onto Western Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Western Avenue
13
Continue on Richardson Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Richardson Street
14
At end of road, turn right onto ME 209
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
High Street
15
Continue on Bridge Street
450 ft
·
12 sec
·
Bridge Street
16
Continue on ME 209
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Road
17
Turn left onto Parker Head Road
224 ft
·
13 sec
·
Parker Head Road
18
Turn left onto Higgins Lane
181 ft
·
7 sec
·
Higgins Lane
19
Arrive at destination
Higgins Lane
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.3 mi from Portland, ME · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.3 miles from Portland, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Phippsburg, ME
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Phippsburg, ME if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.54 one way
$13.07 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.19 | $14.38 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.77 | $15.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.96 | $17.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.55 | $1.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.68 | $2.60 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Phippsburg, ME
Afternoon in Phippsburg on Friday
Local time
2:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Brunswick, ME
20 mi in
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
11 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
58m 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 Phippsburg, ME covers 40.6 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, Mill Street, Main Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.3 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 $6.54 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 40.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 Phippsburg, ME, road signs point toward Bath, Coastal Route and Park & Ride.
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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