Part of Maine State Route 9 from Woodford Street southward, it runs for around 2 miles (3.2 km) from Forest Avenue, at Morrills Corner, in the north to Outer Congress Street in the south.

Stevens Avenue passes to the west of Woodfords Corner.

Several notable buildings stand on Stevens Avenue, including Stevens Avenue Armory, the University of New England's Portland campus, Evergreen Cemetery and Baxter Woods.

[3] Stevens Avenue intersects with several major streets (from north to south): From north to south: Western side Eastern side Stevens Avenue is served by Greater Portland Metro's routes 9A and 9B.

The 9A runs in a clockwise direction from downtown Portland; the 9B counterclockwise.