Origin
Raymond, ME
Morning in Raymond on Saturday
Local time
7:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Raymond, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
29.2 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
Raymond, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME is 29.2 miles and takes about 50m via Roosevelt Trail, Forest Avenue, and Bridgton Road, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Maine, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local feel for most of the journey, as this route has no highway driving. It's a straightforward trip, ideal for a short excursion or a segment of a larger New England adventure. Consider this drive if you're looking for a quick and easy transition between towns without the hassle of major interstates.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 29.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating a series of turns and local roads rather than cruising on a highway. With a 0% highway share, you won't encounter any interstate driving, keeping the pace more relaxed and connected to the local landscape. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 11.9 miles on Roosevelt Trail, offering a brief period of consistent driving before more turns appear. The road's personality is consistently local, with frequent changes in direction that require your attention.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Roosevelt Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 11.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near US 302 / Roosevelt Trail.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 29.2 miles you will encounter 6 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: at 0.5 miles (US 302 / Roosevelt Trail): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles (US 302 / Roosevelt Trail): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 20.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 302 / Roosevelt Trail
Merge onto US 302 / Roosevelt Trail
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
8.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 302 / Roosevelt Trail
Enter roundabout onto US 302 / Roosevelt Trail toward US 302: Portland
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward US 302: Portland
5
20.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
27.6 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
Two Lights Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Two Lights Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
29.1 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Trail | 11.9 mi | 17m |
| Forest Avenue | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Bridgton Road | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| Ocean House Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Two Lights Road | 1.6 mi | 6m |
| Casco Bay Bridge | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Roosevelt Trail
— 11.9 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raymond, ME and Cape Elizabeth, ME.
1
Start on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Main Street
2
Merge onto US 302
7.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Roosevelt Trail
Use the straight lane.
3
Enter roundabout onto US 302
283 ft
·
9 sec
·
Roosevelt Trail
Toward US 302: Portland
4
Continue on US 302
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Roosevelt Trail
Toward US 302: Portland
5
Continue on US 302
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Bridgton Road
6
Continue on US 302
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Forest Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn slight right
438 ft
·
16 sec
8
Keep slight right at fork
177 ft
·
7 sec
9
Turn slight right onto State Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
10
Continue on ME 77
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Casco Bay Bridge
11
Continue on ME 77
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Broadway
12
Turn right onto ME 77
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Ocean House Street
13
Continue on ME 77
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Ocean Street
14
Continue on ME 77
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Ocean House Street
15
Continue on ME 77
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Ocean House Road
16
Turn slight left onto Two Lights Road
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Two Lights Road
17
Keep slight left at fork onto Two Lights Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Two Lights Road
18
Continue on Two Lights Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Two Lights Road
19
Turn right
182 ft
·
13 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.70 one way
$9.40 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.17 | $10.34 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.59 | $11.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.45 | $12.89 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.00
Bay Bridge
$7.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$7
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.09 | $1.87 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Cape Elizabeth, ME
Morning in Cape Elizabeth on Saturday
Local time
7:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
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
50m 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 Raymond, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME covers 29.2 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Roosevelt Trail, Forest Avenue, Bridgton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.6 miles from Raymond, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.70 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 29.2 miles you will encounter 6 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: at 0.5 miles (US 302 / Roosevelt Trail): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles (US 302 / Roosevelt Trail): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 20.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Raymond, ME to Cape Elizabeth, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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