How long does it take to drive from Boston to Portland, Maine, or vice-versa?

Question

I already know that it's a bit over 100 miles, but how long does it actually take to drive, considering traffic, etc? I want to hear from people who actually drive it, not people who are just going to divide the distance by a given speed, which I could do myself.

Answer 1

Obviously it depends on the time of day. About two hours heading to Boston at Boston AM rush hours; 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours at other times.

Answer 2

Boston To Portland

Answer 3

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How long does it take to drive from Boston to Portland, Maine, or vice-versa?
I already know that it's a bit over 100 miles, but how long does it actually take to drive, considering traffic, etc? I want to hear from people who actually drive it, not people who are just going to divide the distance by a given speed, which I could do myself.

Answer 4

Boston To Maine

Answer 5

1.5 to 2 hours. Avoid rush hour, where it would be crowded around Boston (rt 93 and 128/95), but any other time of day, it's easy. There are also tolls on the border of NH that can get backed up, but that is usually on the weekends, and not more than 30 min even in the worst times - Saturday mornings in the summer or fall. Overall, it's pretty easy and quick drive.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

Point A to Point B - everyone else is right, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours, but don't go the highway! There's too much to see and do! There are some amazing restaurants, stores, museums, even some attractions are still open this time of year. stop and smell the, well, not roses, the money?

Answer 9

It usually takes just under 2 hours. However, if you leave in Boston rush hour and have to get through the city, it will take longer. My poor friend has a wedding to attend there last weekend and because of traffic is took her close to 3 hours. That is unusual though. I find myself there in around 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Answer 10

I generally allow myself two hours, but the drive often goes by fairly fast. Getting out of Boston can be rough if you are leaving on a Friday afternoon. Early on a weekend morning you can probably get there in under 90 minutes.