Origin
Strong, ME
Night in Strong on Sunday
Local time
10:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Strong, ME to Portland, ME
Drive Time
1h 59m
Distance
104.5 mi
168 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 51m
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6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 17m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 6m
5 PM
2h 16m
8 PM
1h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Portland, ME
Brett Sayles
Trip Overview
The drive from Strong, ME to Portland, ME covers 104.5 miles and takes about 1h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Main Street, Phillips Road, Farmington Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.73 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
52.3 miles from Strong, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 59m drive with frequent turns across 104.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Strong, ME to Portland, ME is easy. At 1h 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Strong, ME to Portland, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Phillips Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Farmington Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fairbanks Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Town Farm Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Oakes Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wilton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 2 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Strong, ME and Portland, ME.
1
Start on Lambert Hill Road
125 ft
·
3 sec
·
Lambert Hill Road
2
Turn straight onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
South Main Street
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Phillips Road
292 ft
·
5 sec
·
Phillips Road
4
Continue on Farmington Road
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Farmington Road
5
Continue on Fairbanks Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Fairbanks Road
6
Turn right onto Town Farm Road
3.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Town Farm Road
7
Continue on Oakes Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Oakes Street
8
Merge slight left onto Wilton Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Wilton Road
9
Continue on US Route 2 East
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
US Route 2 East
10
Continue on United States Highway 2
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
United States Highway 2
11
Keep slight left to continue on Maine Route 4 Southbound
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Maine Route 4 Southbound
12
Merge slight left onto Main Street
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Main Street
13
Turn right onto Bridge Street
509 ft
·
6 sec
·
Bridge Street
14
Continue on Federal Road
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Federal Road
15
Continue on Auburn Road
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Auburn Road
16
Continue on Turner Road
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Turner Road
17
Continue on Center Street
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Center Street
18
Keep slight right to continue on Union Street Bypass
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Union Street Bypass
19
Continue on Minot Avenue
0.7 mi
·
51 sec
·
Minot Avenue
20
Turn slight left onto Washington Street
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Washington Street
21
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
22
Keep slight left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
23
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Maine Turnpike
24
Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
15 mi
·
15 min
·
Maine Turnpike
25
Take the exit slight right toward ME 26, ME 100: West Falmouth
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
ME 26, ME 100: West Falmouth
26
Keep slight right
151 ft
·
4 sec
27
Turn straight onto Gray Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Gray Road
28
Continue on Auburn Street
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Auburn Street
29
Turn right onto Allen Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Allen Avenue
30
Turn left onto Forest Avenue
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Forest Avenue
31
Turn left onto Portland Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Portland Street
32
At the end of the road, turn right onto Preble Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Preble Street
33
At the end of the road, turn left onto Congress Street
157 ft
·
5 sec
·
Congress Street
34
Arrive at your destination
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 52.3 miles from Strong, ME, or about 59m into the drive.
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 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.3 miles or 59m 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 37m
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 Strong, 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 Strong, ME
This is one driving day of about 104.5 miles and 1h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Strong, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.3 mi from Strong, ME · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 52.3 miles from Strong, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.73 one way
$33.46 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $18.34 | $36.67 |
| premium | $4.83 | $19.86 | $39.73 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $23.22 | $46.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.3 | 0 | $10.97 | $5.02 |
| Efficient EV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.14 | $4.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.8 | 0 | $14.63 | $6.69 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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
Portland, ME
Night in Portland on Sunday
Local time
10:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
17 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
1h 59m 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 Strong, ME to Portland, ME covers 104.5 miles and takes about 1h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, Phillips Road, Farmington Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.3 miles from Strong, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.73 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.
The drive from Strong, ME to Portland, ME is easy. At 1h 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Strong, ME to Portland, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Strong, ME to Portland, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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