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Emergency Towing in Portland, ME
Tow $150 hook-up + $10/mile + tax · 10-mile tow $250 + tax · Price confirmed before dispatch
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Stuck in a live lane or after a crash in Portland? Emergency towing costs $150 hook-up plus $10 a mile + tax, and you hear the total first.
RoadReady Tow is a 24/7 dispatch service. Jobs are completed by independent towing and roadside providers in our network.
Emergency Towing in Portland: what to expect
If anyone is hurt, or the car is blocking traffic, call 911 first. Once police clear the scene, we tow the car to a shop, your home or an insurance-approved yard.
Emergency calls in Portland often come from US-1 and Franklin Street and from busy roads around Munjoy Hill, Back Cove and Rosemont.
Portland tow price examples
Estimates use our published rate and approximate road miles. Your dispatcher confirms the exact price before dispatch.
Where emergency tows start in Portland
- On US-1Runs along the coast. Tell us your direction and the nearest exit or mile marker.
- Ferry terminalsTravelers rushing to the boats.
- Old Port streetsNarrow, busy and tight parking.
- I-295 in snowSlick roads in winter storms.
Portland conditions that cause these calls
Snowy, cold winters drain batteries.
Nor'easters bring heavy snow and coastal flooding.
Summer tourist season and Sea Dogs games at Hadlock Field bring heavy traffic.
Emergency Towing coverage in Cumberland County
We send emergency towing to Old Port, West End, Munjoy Hill, East Bayside, Deering, Back Cove, Libbytown, Stroudwater, Rosemont, Bayside.
Portland ZIP codes: 04101, 04102, 04103, 04109.
Portland price
$150 hook-up + $10/mile + tax
Confirmed before dispatch. No membership.
FAQ
Emergency Towing in Portland: questions
How much is an emergency tow in Portland?+
$150 hook-up plus $10 a mile + tax. A 10-mile tow is $250 + tax. Your dispatcher confirms the price before dispatch.
Should I call 911 or a tow truck first?+
If anyone is injured, the car is in a live lane or there is a fire or fuel leak, call 911 first. Then call us for the tow.
Can you tow my car to my insurance company's shop?+
Yes. Tell the operator the shop or yard name and address, and the tow miles are priced to that drop-off.
How fast can you reach me in Portland?+
Arrival is typically 30-45 minutes.
What should I tell dispatch if I break down on I-295 or I-95?+
Give us the road name, your direction and the nearest Portland exit, mile marker or large sign on I-295 or I-95. On US-1, the closest cross street or landmark such as Portland International Jetport helps a Portland driver find you faster. If you cannot get well clear of I-295 traffic, stay buckled in with your hazards on.
Emergency Towing near Portland
- Manchester, NHabout 94 miles from Portland
- Boston, MAabout 107 miles from Portland
- Pawtucket, RIabout 152 miles from Portland
- East Providence, RIabout 157 miles from Portland
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Emergency Towing in Portland, priced before we roll.
$150 hook-up + $10/mile + tax. A live operator answers 24/7.