Origin
Stonington, ME
Morning in Stonington on Wednesday
Local time
6:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stonington, ME to City of Portland, ME
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
4h
Distance
162.2 mi
261 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 47m
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6 AM
4h 0m
8 AM
4h 26m
10 AM
4h 10m
12 PM
4h 7m
3 PM
4h 11m
5 PM
4h 25m
8 PM
3h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Portland, ME
Brett Sayles
Trip Overview
The drive from Stonington, ME to City of Portland, ME covers 162.2 miles and takes about 4h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 295, Belfast Augusta Road, Route 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.5 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
81.1 miles from Stonington, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 4h drive with frequent turns across 162.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 59 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 46.5 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 early in the drive near School Street.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 162.2 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: near the start (School Street): Navigation decision point; at 39.3 miles (US 1; ME 3 / Route 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 104.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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School Street
Turn right onto School Street
Navigation decision point
7
39.3 mi into trip
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~1h 6m in
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US 1; ME 3 / Route 1
Turn left onto US 1; ME 3 / Route 1
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
104.2 mi into trip
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~2h 31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I-95 South: Portland, Kittery
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I-95 South: Portland, Kittery
9
110.8 mi into trip
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~2h 39m in
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I 295
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
Use the straight lane.
Exit 103
Toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Bru...
7
157.2 mi into trip
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~3h 32m in
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US 1A
Take the exit onto US 1A toward US 1A
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 7
Toward US 1A
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Stonington, ME and City of Portland, ME, road signs point toward Waterville, Bangor, Kittery and Brunswick.
Waterville
103.9 mi in
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~2h 30m
Bangor
103.9 mi in
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~2h 30m
Kittery
104.2 mi in
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~2h 31m
Brunswick
110.8 mi in
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~2h 39m
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via I 295
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 46.5 mi | 52m |
| Belfast Augusta Road | 17.6 mi | 21m |
| Route 1 | 15.2 mi | 18m |
| North Belfast Avenue | 9.1 mi | 13m |
| Acadia Highway | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| Maine Turnpike | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| North Penobscot Road | 5 mi | 8m |
| Augusta Road | 4.8 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 46.5 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stonington, ME and City of Portland, ME.
1
Start on Church Street
113 ft
·
7 sec
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Church Street
2
Turn right onto School Street
335 ft
·
15 sec
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School Street
3
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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Main Street
4
Continue on ME 15
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
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Thurlows Hill Road
5
Continue on ME 15
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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North Main Street
6
Continue on ME 15
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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North Stonington Road
7
Continue on South Deer Isle Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
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South Deer Isle Road
8
Continue on ME 15
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
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Church Street
9
Continue on ME 15
4.6 mi
·
8 min
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North Deer Isle Road
10
Continue on ME 15
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Little Deer Isle Road
11
Continue on ME 15
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
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Deer Isle Sedgwick Bridge
12
Continue on ME 15
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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Byards Point Road
13
Turn left onto ME 15; ME 175
2.9 mi
·
5 min
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Caterpillar Hill Road
14
Continue on ME 15
2.9 mi
·
5 min
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Snows Cove Road
15
Continue on ME 176
2.6 mi
·
4 min
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Graytown Road
16
Continue on ME 175
4.6 mi
·
8 min
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Southern Bay Road
17
Turn right onto ME 199
5.0 mi
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8 min
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North Penobscot Road
18
At end of road, turn left onto ME 15
3.7 mi
·
5 min
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Front Ridge Road
19
At end of road, turn left onto US 1; ME 3; ME 15
3.4 mi
·
3 min
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Acadia Highway
20
Continue on US 1; ME 3; ME 15
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 1
21
Continue on US 1; ME 3; ME 15
135 ft
·
9 sec
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Main Street
Use the left lane.
22
Turn left onto US 1; ME 3
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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Route 1
Use the left lane.
23
Continue on US 1; ME 3
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 1
24
Continue on US 1; ME 3
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Route 1
25
Continue on US 1; ME 3
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Searsport Avenue
26
Continue on US 1; ME 3
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 1
27
Take the exit onto ME 3
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
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ME 3
28
Keep slight right at fork onto ME 3
373 ft
·
12 sec
·
ME 3
29
Merge onto ME 3
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Belmont Avenue
Use the straight lane.
30
Continue on ME 3
4.8 mi
·
5 min
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Augusta Road
31
Continue on ME 3
3.4 mi
·
3 min
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Belfast Augusta Road East
32
Continue on ME 3
4.0 mi
·
4 min
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Acadia Highway
33
Continue on ME 3
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Belfast Augusta Road
Use the straight lane.
34
Continue on US 202; ME 3; ME 9
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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Belfast Road
35
Continue on US 202; ME 3; ME 9
8.1 mi
·
11 min
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North Belfast Avenue
36
Turn left onto US 202; ME 9
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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North Belfast Avenue
Use the left lane.
37
At end of road, turn left onto US 201; US 202; ME 9; ME 100
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
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Bangor Street
38
Enter roundabout onto US 201; US 202; ME 17; ME 100
159 ft
·
3 sec
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Memorial Drive
39
Continue on US 201; US 202; ME 17; ME 100
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Memorial Drive
40
Enter roundabout onto US 201; ME 27
401 ft
·
7 sec
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State Street
41
Continue on US 201; ME 27
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
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State Street
42
Turn right onto Capitol Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Capitol Street
43
Turn straight onto Armory Street
0.2 mi
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20 sec
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Armory Street
44
Turn left onto US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 100
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Western Avenue
45
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor
46
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I-95 South: Portland, Kittery
47
Merge onto I 95
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Maine Turnpike
48
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
46 mi
·
52 min
·
I 295
Exit 103
Toward I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
Use the straight lane.
49
Take the exit onto US 1A
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 1A
Exit 7
Toward US 1A
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
50
Continue on Maine State Pier
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
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Maine State Pier
Use the straight lane.
51
Turn slight right
187 ft
·
13 sec
52
Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island
2.5 mi
·
20 min
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Portland - Peaks Island
53
Continue
213 ft
·
15 sec
54
Continue on Welch Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
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Welch Street
55
Turn right onto Oakland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
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Oakland Avenue
56
Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street
351 ft
·
15 sec
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Whitehead Street
57
Continue on Seashore Avenue
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
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Seashore Avenue
58
Continue on Seashore Avenue
0.6 mi
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2 min
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Seashore Avenue
59
Arrive at destination
Seashore Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 81.1 miles from Stonington, ME, or about 1h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.5 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 80 miles or 1h 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81.1 miles or 1h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Portland, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Stonington, 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 Stonington, ME
This is one driving day of about 162.2 miles and 4h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Stonington, 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 I 295 for about 46.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 81.1 mi from Stonington, ME · 1h 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
81 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 81.1 miles from Stonington, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in City of Portland, ME
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.11 one way
$52.22 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
57 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $28.73 | $57.46 |
| premium | $4.86 | $31.06 | $62.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.81 | $71.62 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.36
Maine Turnpike
(5.9 mi)
$0.36
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
$26
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.7 | 0 | $17.03 | $7.79 |
| Efficient EV | 40.6 | 0 | $14.19 | $6.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64.9 | 0 | $22.71 | $10.38 |
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
City of Portland, ME
Morning in City of Portland on Wednesday
Local time
6:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Brunswick, ME
81 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
8 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
4h on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Stonington, ME to City of Portland, ME covers 162.2 miles and takes about 4h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, Belfast Augusta Road, Route 1. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 81.1 miles from Stonington, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.11 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 162.2 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: near the start (School Street): Navigation decision point; at 39.3 miles (US 1; ME 3 / Route 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 104.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Stonington, ME and City of Portland, ME, road signs point toward Waterville, Bangor, Kittery and Brunswick.
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