Road trip cost
At just 116 miles, the drive from Boston, MA to Portland, ME is a quick 1 hr 54 min trip — easy to do in a single morning or afternoon. Most drivers spend less than a tank of gas, making it one of the cheapest ways to travel between these two cities.
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Drive intensity
Doable in a single day.
Pre-filled with the Boston → Portland distance.
Estimated Trip Cost
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Total miles: 116 (one way).
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Estimated one-way fuel cost at $3.45/gal (US average). Adjust for your local price.
Assuming a 28 MPG sedan over the 116-mile route.
$13.05
one way · ~4.1 gal
$14.29
one way · ~4.1 gal
$15.95
one way · ~4.1 gal
At ~116 miles, a full tank in a typical sedan (~350-mile range) covers this drive end-to-end. Top up before you leave and you're set.
A modern EV with 230+ miles of real-world highway range can make this drive on a single charge. Start at 100% and you'll arrive with margin.
Route personality
Weekend getaway routeBoston, MA
Portland, ME
Winter
Snow, ice and chain-control zones from late November through March — carry an emergency kit.
Driving is almost always cheaper here — short flights cost more than fuel once you factor in airport parking, bags and a rental car.
A one-way drive uses about $14 in gas (28 MPG, $3.45/gal). A typical short domestic flight costs $80–$220 per person plus $30–$60/day for airport parking and any baggage fees.
Spring and fall offer the most comfortable driving conditions and lighter holiday traffic.
Tolls are likely on parts of the route — usually under $20 each way, but a transponder saves time.
Any vehicle works — short enough that fuel economy barely matters.
Low — one driver can comfortably handle this with a single break.
Most drivers complete this route in a single day. Leave early to avoid arriving tired in evening traffic.
This 116-mile route between Boston, MA and Portland, ME is a popular drive in the region. Expect roughly 1 hr 54 min behind the wheel under normal traffic conditions.
The drive is about 116 miles and takes roughly 1 hr 54 min under normal traffic. Add buffer for stops, construction, and rush hour around either city.
In a 28 MPG sedan, expect about 4.1 gallons one way. A 22 MPG SUV would use roughly 5.3 gallons.
At the US average of $3.45/gal, a 28 MPG vehicle costs about $14.29 one way. Round trip roughly doubles that. Use the calculator above for your exact MPG and local gas price.
A typical gas sedan needs about 0 fuel stops one way. A modern EV with ~230 miles of highway range needs about 0 DC fast-charges.
Driving is almost always cheaper here — short flights cost more than fuel once you factor in airport parking, bags and a rental car.
Spring and fall offer the most comfortable driving conditions and lighter holiday traffic.
Estimated 116-mile fuel cost for each pick at average US prices. Tap any vehicle for a full cost breakdown.
Cheapest to drive
57 MPG · hybrid
~$7
est. one-way fuel cost
See full breakdownBest EV
134 MPGe · ev
~$5
est. one-way charging cost
See full breakdownBest sedan
37 MPG · sedan
~$11
est. one-way fuel cost
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33 MPG · suv
~$12
est. one-way fuel cost
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26 MPG · truck
~$15
est. one-way fuel cost
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