Trip from Warren, ME to City of Portland, ME

Drive Time

5h 28m

Distance

73.8 mi

119 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 15m ★
6 AM
5h 29m
8 AM
5h 55m
10 AM
5h 38m
12 PM
5h 35m
3 PM
5h 39m
5 PM
5h 54m
8 PM
5h 21m

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

Downtown City of Portland, ME, ME

City of Portland, ME

Brett Sayles

Trip Overview

The drive from Warren, ME to City of Portland, ME covers 73.8 miles and takes about 5h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Union Street, Camden Road, Atlantic Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.81 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

36.9 miles from Warren, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 44m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 28m drive with frequent turns across 73.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Union 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

Navigation is easy, but the length (5h 28m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Warren, ME to City of Portland, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Union Street Unavailable Refreshing
Camden Road Unavailable Refreshing
Atlantic Highway Unavailable Refreshing
Route 1 Unavailable Refreshing
Main Street Unavailable Refreshing
Bath Road Unavailable Refreshing
Leeman Highway Unavailable Refreshing
Pleasant Street Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Union Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Warren, ME and City of Portland, ME.

1

Start on Main Street

69 ft · 2 sec · Main Street
2

Turn right onto Union Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Union Street
3

Turn left onto Camden Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Camden Road
4

At the end of the road, turn right onto Atlantic Highway

9.1 mi · 13 min · Atlantic Highway
5

Continue on Route 1

5.4 mi · 7 min · Route 1
6

Continue on Route 1

8.7 mi · 12 min · Route 1
7

Continue on Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street
8

Turn straight onto Bath Road

4.0 mi · 7 min · Bath Road
9

Continue on Route 1

4.9 mi · 6 min · Route 1
10

Continue on Main Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Main Street
11

Continue on Leeman Highway

9.2 mi · 13 min · Leeman Highway
12

Turn right onto Pleasant Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Street
13

Keep slight right

0.5 mi · 42 sec
14

Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South: Freeport, Portland

1.6 mi · 2 min · I 295 South: Freeport, Portland
15

Merge slight left

21 mi · 24 min
16

Take the exit slight right toward US 1A

1.1 mi · 2 min · US 1A
17

Continue on Maine State Pier

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Maine State Pier
18

Turn slight right

187 ft · 14 sec
19

Turn straight onto Portland - Peaks Island

2.5 mi · 20 min · Portland - Peaks Island
20

Continue straight

213 ft · 16 sec
21

Continue on Welch Street

0.2 mi · 50 sec · Welch Street
22

Turn right onto Oakland Avenue

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Oakland Avenue
23

Turn slight left onto Whitehead Street

351 ft · 15 sec · Whitehead Street
24

Continue on Seashore Avenue

0.2 mi · 46 sec · Seashore Avenue
25

Continue on Seashore Avenue

0.6 mi · 2 min · Seashore Avenue
26

Arrive at your destination

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 36.9 miles from Warren, ME, or about 2h 44m 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 73.8 miles or 5h 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 36.9 miles or 2h 44m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 39m

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 Warren, 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 Warren, ME

This is one driving day of about 73.8 miles and 5h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Warren, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 36.9 mi from Warren, ME · 2h 44m into the drive

Downtown West Scarborough, ME, ME

Mid-route town

Meal stop

West Scarborough, ME

37 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

Lawrence, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 73.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

West Scarborough, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.9 miles from Warren, 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

$11.81 one way

$23.63 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.46 $12.95 $25.90
premium $4.83 $14.03 $28.06
diesel $5.64 $16.40 $32.79

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.1 0 $7.75 $3.54
Efficient EV 18.5 0 $6.46 $2.95
EV Truck/SUV 29.5 0 $10.33 $4.72

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Warren, ME

Night in Warren on Sunday

Local time

11:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Portland, ME

Night in City of Portland on Sunday

Local time

11:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

43°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

3 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

5h 28m 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 Warren, ME to City of Portland, ME covers 73.8 miles and takes about 5h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Union Street, Camden Road, Atlantic Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.9 miles from Warren, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.81 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.
Navigation is easy, but the length (5h 28m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Warren, ME to City of Portland, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Warren, ME to City of Portland, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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