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1h 43m
Distance
68.2 mi
110 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
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City of Portland, ME
Brett Sayles
The drive from Sidney, ME to City of Portland, ME covers 68.2 miles and takes about 1h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 295, I 95, West River Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.5 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.92 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
34.1 miles from Sidney, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .
This is a 1h 43m highway drive covering 68.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 295 and I 95. The longest continuous stretch is about 46.5 miles on I 295.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
437 ft
Total Descent
593 ft
Highest Point
246 ft
~5.7 mi in
Elevation Range
251 ft
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and I 95. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.3 miles in near ME 3 / Augusta Bypass.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.2 miles you will encounter 8 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 5.3 miles (ME 3 / Augusta Bypass): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 16.7 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto ME 3 / Augusta Bypass
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit onto US 1A toward US 1A
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Oakland Avenue
Navigation decision point
On the drive from Sidney, ME to City of Portland, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Brunswick along the way.
Brunswick
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 46.5 mi | 52m |
| I 95 | 9.9 mi | 10m |
| West River Road | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| Portland - Peaks Island | 2.5 mi | 20m |
| US 1A | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Augusta Bypass | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Seashore Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Welch Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Sidney, ME and City of Portland, ME.
Start on Thayer Road
Turn right onto ME 104
Turn right onto ME 3
Enter roundabout onto ME 3
Continue on ME 3
Enter roundabout
Continue
Merge onto I 95
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
Take the exit onto US 1A
Continue on Maine State Pier
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island
Continue
Continue on Welch Street
Turn right onto Oakland Avenue
Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street
Continue on Seashore Avenue
Continue on Seashore Avenue
Arrive at destination
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.
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 68.2 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.1 miles or 42m 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 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Portland, ME than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Sidney, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Sidney, ME
This is one driving day of about 68.2 miles and 1h 43m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.1 mi from Sidney, ME · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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.
A short stop after about 68.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 34.1 miles from Sidney, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into City of 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 City of Portland, ME.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$10.92 one way
$21.83 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $11.97 | $23.93 |
| premium | $4.83 | $12.96 | $25.93 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.15 | $30.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.16 | $3.27 |
| Efficient EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.97 | $2.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.3 | 0 | $9.55 | $4.36 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Sidney on Sunday
Local time
11:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Night in City of Portland on Sunday
Local time
11:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Partly Sunny
Along the Route
52°F
Lawrence, MA
34 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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