This 106.1-mile drive from Bradford, ME to Lewiston, ME takes approximately 2 hours and 17 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You'll spend about 64% of your time on highways, with the bulk of that on I 95. With an estimated fuel cost of $17, this route is an economical option for exploring the Northeast region of Maine. The drive is primarily highway-focused, offering a straightforward journey between these two points. Given its manageable length and duration, no overnight stops are necessary.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53.1 miles from Bradford, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 16m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
46.7 mi
50m
Exeter Road
15.7 mi
27m
US 202
12.8 mi
14m
Route 202
6.6 mi
7m
Main Street
6.1 mi
8m
Moosehead Trail
4.7 mi
6m
Bradford Road
3.4 mi
6m
Western Avenue
2.8 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 46.7 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bradford, ME and Lewiston, ME.
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Start on ME 11
1.4 mi·2 min·West Road
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Continue on ME 11
3.4 mi·6 min·Bradford Road
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At end of road, turn left onto ME 11
1.7 mi·3 min·Main Road
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Turn left onto ME 11; ME 15
0.3 mi·29 sec·Dover Road
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Continue on ME 11; ME 15
1.5 mi·2 min·Main Street
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Turn right onto ME 11; ME 43
7.2 mi·12 min·Exeter Road
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At end of road, turn left onto ME 11; ME 43
1.1 mi·2 min·Exeter Road
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Continue on ME 11; ME 43
3.1 mi·5 min·Exeter Road
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Keep slight left at fork onto ME 11; ME 43
4.3 mi·7 min·Exeter Road
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At end of road, turn left onto ME 7; ME 11; ME 43
416 ft·7 sec·Dexter Road
11
Continue on ME 7; ME 11
1.4 mi·2 min·Newport Road
12
Continue on ME 7; ME 11
4.7 mi·6 min·Moosehead Trail
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Enter roundabout onto Ox Bow Road
142 ft·2 sec·Ox Bow Road
14
Continue on Ox Bow Road
0.2 mi·43 sec·Ox Bow Road
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
16
Merge onto I 95
47 mi·50 min·I 95
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Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 109BToward US 202 West, ME 11 West, ME 17 West, ME 100 West: Winthrop
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Turn right onto US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 100
2.8 mi·3 min·Western Avenue
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Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
13 mi·14 min·US 202; ME 11; ME 100
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.9 mi·1 min·US Route 202
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Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
2.7 mi·3 min·Route 202
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Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.6 mi·42 sec·US Route 202
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Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
3.8 mi·4 min·Route 202
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Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
4.5 mi·5 min·Main Street
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Continue on US 202
0.1 mi·19 sec·Main Street
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Turn slight right
157 ft·5 sec
27
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 2-hour, 17-minute drive, departing in the morning will allow you to arrive in Lewiston with plenty of daylight. Since the longest stretch on I 95 is just under 47 miles, you can comfortably go a good distance before needing a break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is only $17, suggesting fewer fuel stops will be needed. The straightforward nature of this route means you have flexibility in when and where you might decide to pause, but it's always wise to be aware of the highway exits for potential services.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 53.1 miles from Bradford, ME, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.7 miles.
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 23 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.1 miles or 1h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lewiston, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bradford, 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 Bradford, ME
This is one driving day of about 106.1 miles and 2h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Bradford, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 46.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.8 and 77.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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4.8 mi into trip|~8m in|ME 11 / Main Road
At end of road, turn left onto ME 11 / Main Road
Navigation decision point
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15.5 mi into trip|~27m in|ME 11; ME 43 / Exeter Road
At end of road, turn left onto ME 11; ME 43 / Exeter Road
Navigation decision point
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19.7 mi into trip|~34m in|ME 11; ME 43 / Exeter Road
Keep slight left at fork onto ME 11; ME 43 / Exeter Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
24.1 mi into trip|~42m in|ME 7; ME 11; ME 43 / Dexter Road
At end of road, turn left onto ME 7; ME 11; ME 43 / Dexter Road
Navigation decision point
6
77.6 mi into trip|~1h 43m in
Take the exit toward US 202 West, ME 11 West, ME 17 West, ME 100 West: Winthrop
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 109B
Toward US 202 West, ME 11 West, ME 17 West, ME...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.08 one way
$34.16 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg37 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$18.79
$37.59
premium
$4.86
$20.32
$40.64
diesel
$5.61
$23.43
$46.85
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.8
0
$11.14
$5.09
Efficient EV
26.5
0
$9.28
$4.24
EV Truck/SUV
42.4
0
$14.85
$6.79
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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 as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Bradford, ME
Late night
in Bradford on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lewiston, ME
Late night
in Lewiston on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
35°F
Sidney, ME
53 mi in
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
13 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 17m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Frances Perkins National Monument
National Monument
Known as the first woman to hold a presidential cabinet position and the “Woman behind the New Deal,” Frances Perkins championed many labor rights that Americans enjoy today, including safety standard...
26 mi from route
~65 min detour
Free
near mile 76.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience on this route, with 64% of the journey utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 46.7 miles along I 95, providing a consistent pace for a significant portion of the drive. While much of the trip involves higher speeds on the interstate, you will transition to roads like Exeter Road and US 202, which may offer a slightly different driving feel as you approach your destination. This blend means you'll experience efficient travel punctuated by changes in road type.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.7 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Exeter Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.8 miles in near ME 11 / Main Road.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 17m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.8 miles (ME 11 / Main Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.5 miles (ME 11; ME 43 / Exeter Road): Navigation decision point; at 19.7 miles (ME 11; ME 43 / Exeter Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 17m. Total distance: 106.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 46.7 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ME can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.8 miles (ME 11 / Main Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.5 miles (ME 11; ME 43 / Exeter Road): Navigation decision point; at 19.7 miles (ME 11; ME 43 / Exeter Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Frances Perkins National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lewiston, ME before heading back.
