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Trip from Rangeley, ME to Portland, ME

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 43m

Distance

117.9 mi

190 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 32m ★
6 AM
2h 43m
8 AM
3h 4m
10 AM
2h 51m
12 PM
2h 48m
3 PM
2h 52m
5 PM
3h 3m
8 PM
2h 37m

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

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Downtown Rangeley, ME, ME

Rangeley, ME

James Mirakian

seat of Cumberland County, and largest city in State of Maine, United States

Portland, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from Rangeley, ME to Portland, ME covers 117.9 miles and takes about 2h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Maine Turnpike, Main Street, Weld Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.3 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.98 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

59 miles from Rangeley, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 43m. Total distance: 117.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 43m drive with frequent turns across 117.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 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 22.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 45.6 miles in near Main Street.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 117.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 45.6 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 83 miles (ME 4 / Union Street Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 111.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

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

5
45.6 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in | Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto Main Street

Navigation decision point

6
83 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in | ME 4 / Union Street Bypass

Keep slight right at fork onto ME 4 / Union Street Bypass

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
8
111.2 mi into trip | ~2h 29m in

Take the exit toward ME 26, ME 100: West Falmouth

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 53 Toward ME 26, ME 100: West Falmouth
5
117.7 mi into trip | ~2h 42m in | Preble Street

At end of road, turn right onto Preble Street

Navigation decision point

6
117.9 mi into trip | ~2h 42m in | Congress Street

At end of road, turn left onto Congress Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Maine Turnpike 22.3 mi 23m
Main Street 20.6 mi 29m
Weld Road 14.1 mi 23m
Auburn Road 12.7 mi 14m
Federal Road 9.5 mi 10m
Rangeley Road 8.3 mi 12m
Phillips Road 5.9 mi 9m
School Street 5 mi 8m
Longest stretch: Maine Turnpike — 22.3 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rangeley, ME and Portland, ME.

1

Start on High Street

422 ft · 18 sec · High Street
2

Continue on Pond Street

528 ft · 28 sec · Pond Street
3

Turn left onto ME 4

12 mi · 18 min · Main Street
4

Continue on ME 4

8.3 mi · 12 min · Rangeley Road
5

Turn right onto ME 142

5.9 mi · 8 min · Weld Road
6

Continue on Phillips Road

5.9 mi · 9 min · Phillips Road
7

Continue on Church Street

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Church Street
8

Continue on School Street

5.0 mi · 8 min · School Street
9

Continue on ME 156

8.2 mi · 14 min · Weld Road
10

At end of road, turn right onto Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street
11

Turn left onto US 2

0.3 mi · 34 sec · US Route 2 East
12

Continue on US 2

501 ft · 10 sec · United States Highway 2
13

Turn right onto ME 4

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Maine Route 4 Southbound
14

Merge onto ME 4

8.0 mi · 9 min · Main Street
15

Turn right onto ME 4

510 ft · 6 sec · Bridge Street
16

Continue on ME 4

9.5 mi · 10 min · Federal Road
17

Continue on ME 4

13 mi · 14 min · Auburn Road
18

Continue on ME 4

2.9 mi · 3 min · Turner Road
19

Continue on ME 4

2.9 mi · 3 min · Center Street
20

Keep slight right at fork onto ME 4

0.4 mi · 30 sec · Union Street Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
21

Continue on US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100

0.7 mi · 50 sec · Minot Avenue
22

Turn slight left onto US 202; ME 4; ME 100

4.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Street
23

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
24

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
25

Merge onto I 95

7.7 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike
26

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95

15 mi · 15 min · Maine Turnpike
27

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 53 Toward ME 26, ME 100: West Falmouth Use the slight right lane.
28

Keep slight right at fork

151 ft · 3 sec
29

Turn straight onto ME 26; ME 100

0.5 mi · 1 min · Gray Road
30

Continue on ME 26; ME 100

1.8 mi · 4 min · Auburn Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
31

Turn right onto ME 100

0.8 mi · 1 min · Allen Avenue
32

Turn left onto US 302; ME 100

2.6 mi · 3 min · Forest Avenue
33

Turn left onto Portland Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Portland Street
34

At end of road, turn right onto Preble Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Preble Street
35

At end of road, turn left onto Congress Street

156 ft · 5 sec · Congress Street
36

Arrive at destination

Congress Street

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 59 miles from Rangeley, ME, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.3 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 26 miles or 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 59 miles or 1h 30m 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 14m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Portland, ME than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Rangeley, 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 Rangeley, ME

This is one driving day of about 117.9 miles and 2h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Rangeley, 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.
The longest stretch is on Maine Turnpike for about 22.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 59 mi from Rangeley, ME · 1h 30m into the drive

Downtown Livermore, ME, ME

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Livermore, ME

59 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.

Popular next leg

Livermore, ME to Portland, ME

55 mi · 1h 8m

Pacing Suggestions

Mexico, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Livermore Falls, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59 miles from Rangeley, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Portland, ME

The final approach into Portland, 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 Portland, ME.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Nom Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Maine

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 117.9

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

+12076139332

Visit website

Orchid Lewiston

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lewiston, Maine

1 mi

Loon Lodge Inn and Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Rangeley, Maine

1.4 mi

Nom Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 117.9

Portland, Maine

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

+12076139332

Visit website

Orchid Lewiston

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 84.2

Lewiston, Maine

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+12077530389

Visit website

Loon Lodge Inn and Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Rangeley, Maine

+12078645666

Visit website

The Heritage Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 84.2

Lewiston, Maine

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+12075137005

Governor's Restaurant & Bakery

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 84.2

Lewiston, Maine

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12077530173

Visit website

La Fleurs Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 50.5

Jay, Maine

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12078972117

Visit website

Thatcher's Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 84.2

Auburn, Maine

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+12077822135

Visit website

The Escape Room

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 117.9

Portland, Maine

Hours: 12–8:15 pm

+12076193775

Visit website

Maine Day Ventures/ formerly Maine Foodie Tours

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 117.9

Portland, Maine

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+12072337485

Visit website

Maine Historical Society and the Wadsworth-Longfellow House

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 117.9

Portland, Maine

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12077741822

Visit website

Portland Observatory

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 117.9

Portland, Maine

+12072531800

Visit website

Old Port Historic Tours

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route mile 117.9

Portland, Maine

Hours: 8:30 am–5:30 pm

+12078070009

Visit website

FunZ Trampoline Park

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 84.2

Lewiston, Maine

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+12077833888

Visit website

Maine Military Museum & Learning Center

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 117.9

South Portland, Maine

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+12077678227

Visit website

Kineowatha Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 42.1

Wilton, Maine

Hours: 8 am–8:30 pm

+12076454825

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.98 one way

$37.96 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $20.88 $41.77
premium $4.86 $22.58 $45.15
diesel $5.61 $26.03 $52.06

Estimated Tolls: $1.33

Maine Turnpike (22.3 mi) $1.33

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 35.4 0 $12.38 $5.66
Efficient EV 29.5 0 $10.32 $4.72
EV Truck/SUV 47.2 0 $16.51 $7.55

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (66% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Rangeley, ME

Morning in Rangeley on Friday

Local time

11:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Portland, ME

Morning in Portland on Friday

Local time

11:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

56°F

Livermore, ME

59 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.

Temperature spread

12 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 43m 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 Rangeley, ME to Portland, ME covers 117.9 miles and takes about 2h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Maine Turnpike, Main Street, Weld Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 59 miles from Rangeley, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.98 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 117.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 45.6 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 83 miles (ME 4 / Union Street Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 111.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Rangeley, ME to Portland, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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