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Trip from Corinna, ME to Lewiston, ME

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 34m

Distance

82 mi

132 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 28m ★
6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 39m
3 PM
1h 41m
5 PM
1h 49m
8 PM
1h 31m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Corinna, ME, ME

Corinna, ME

Carla Kroell

city in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

Lewiston, ME

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Trip Overview

Corinna, ME to Lewiston, ME is 82 miles and takes about 1h 34m via I 95 and US 202, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically Maine, for its entirety. It's a straightforward drive that's mostly on the highway, making it a quick and efficient option. You'll find it's a practical choice for a day trip or a short hop between these two points.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

41 miles from Corinna, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 46.7 mi 50m
US 202 12.8 mi 14m
Route 202 6.6 mi 7m
Moosehead Trail 4.7 mi 6m
Main Street 4.6 mi 5m
Western Avenue 2.8 mi 3m
US Route 202 1.6 mi 1m
Newport Road 1.4 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 46.7 mi, about 50m

Traffic on I-95

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 24 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~1,552 veh/hr typical · worst 2,081

Quietest

1 AM

~69 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

22.5×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 103 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Corinna, ME and Lewiston, ME.

1

Start on ME 43

383 ft · 10 sec · Saint Albans Road
2

At end of road, turn right onto ME 7; ME 11

1.4 mi · 2 min · Newport Road
3

Continue on ME 7; ME 11

4.7 mi · 6 min · Moosehead Trail
4

Enter roundabout onto Ox Bow Road

142 ft · 2 sec · Ox Bow Road
5

Continue on Ox Bow Road

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Ox Bow Road
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
7

Merge onto I 95

47 mi · 50 min · I 95
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Exit 109B Toward US 202 West, ME 11 West, ME 17 West, ME 100 West: Winthrop
9

Turn right onto US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 100

2.8 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue
10

Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100

13 mi · 14 min · US 202; ME 11; ME 100
Use the straight lane.
11

Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100

0.9 mi · 1 min · US Route 202
12

Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100

2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202
13

Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100

0.6 mi · 42 sec · US Route 202
14

Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100

3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202
15

Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100

4.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street
16

Continue on US 202

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Main Street
17

Turn slight right

157 ft · 5 sec
18

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the short duration of 1 hour and 34 minutes for this 82-mile trip, you have a lot of flexibility in when you depart. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid early rush hour traffic, though it's unlikely to be a significant issue on this stretch. The fuel cost is estimated at $13, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before setting out, as there are no specified stops on this route. Keep an eye on your GPS as you transition from I 95 to US 202/Route 202 to ensure you maintain the most direct path.

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 41 miles from Corinna, ME, or about 47m 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 18 miles or 22m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 41 miles or 47m 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 20m

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 Corinna, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Corinna, ME

This is one driving day of about 82 miles and 1h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Corinna, 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.

county seat in Kennebec County, Maine, USA and Maine federated state capital city

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Augusta, ME

41 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Clinton, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sidney, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41 miles from Corinna, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Orchid Lewiston

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lewiston, Maine

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+12077530389

Visit website

The Heritage Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lewiston, Maine

0.4 mi

Thai With Us

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Augusta, Maine

1.3 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

Governor's Restaurant & Bakery

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Lewiston, Maine

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 0min to go 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12077530173

Visit website

Orchid Lewiston

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Lewiston, Maine

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+12077530389

Visit website

The Heritage Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Lewiston, Maine

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+12075137005

Thai With Us

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately

Augusta, Maine

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+12074801121

Visit website

Vittles restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Pittsfield, Maine

Hours: Closed

+12074878181

Visit website

Ming Lee Chinese Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Waterville, Maine

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+12078732828

Visit website

Thatcher's Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Auburn, Maine

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+12077822135

Visit website

Villager Family Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Waterville, Maine

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+12078726231

Angler's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30

Newport, Maine

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+12073683374

Visit website

Governor's Restaurant & Bakery

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Lewiston, Maine

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12077530173

Visit website

FunZ Trampoline Park

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Lewiston, Maine

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+12077833888

Visit website

Old Fort Western

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Augusta, Maine

+12076262385

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 53.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | ME 7; ME 11 / Newport Road

At end of road, turn right onto ME 7; ME 11 / Newport Road

Navigation decision point

4
6.2 mi into trip | ~9m in | Ox Bow Road

Enter roundabout onto Ox Bow Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

3
6.2 mi into trip | ~9m in | Ox Bow Road

Right onto Ox Bow Road

Navigation decision point

3
6.5 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

6
53.5 mi into trip | ~1h 1m 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

$13.66 one way

$27.32 round trip

$4.23/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.70 $15.16 $30.31
premium $5.07 $16.35 $32.71
diesel $5.60 $18.08 $36.15

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.6 0 $8.61 $3.94
Efficient EV 20.5 0 $7.18 $3.28
EV Truck/SUV 32.8 0 $11.48 $5.25

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% 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 Aug 22, 2026

Origin

Corinna, ME

Evening in Corinna on Friday

Local time

8:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Partly Cloudy

NE 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Lewiston, ME

Evening in Lewiston on Friday

Local time

8:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Mostly Cloudy

N 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

54°F

Augusta, ME

41 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

8 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 34m 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

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...

25 mi from route ~63 min detour Free near mile 53.7
Park Closure: For Current Visitor Information
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is predominantly highway driving, with 82% of the 82 miles spent on major roads like I 95. You'll experience a longest stretch of 46.7 miles on I 95 before transitioning to US 202 and Route 202. Expect a shift from high-speed interstate cruising to more direct surface road travel as you approach your destination.

82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 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?

1/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and US 202. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near ME 7; ME 11 / Newport Road.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Corinna, ME to Lewiston, ME is easy. At 1h 34m with 82% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (ME 7; ME 11 / Newport Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (Ox Bow Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.2 miles (Ox Bow Road): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

344 ft 124 ft

Total Climb

601 ft

Total Descent

622 ft

Highest Point

344 ft

~76 mi in

Elevation Range

220 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Corinna, ME

Full guide →

Arriving in Lewiston, ME

Full guide →

Lewiston-Auburn is a city in Androscoggin County, in the central Maine region of Maine. The Androscoggin River divides the city into two separate municipalities: the east bank is Lewiston, with a population of about 39,000 (2016), and the west bank is Auburn, with about 23,000 people (2016). They are known locally as the "Twin Cities" or "L–A".

Top landmarks

  • Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul — cathedral
  • Kora Temple — masonic temple in Lewiston, United States of America
  • Lewiston City Hall — city hall building in Lewiston, Maine, United States

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 82 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 46.7 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

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 0.1 miles (ME 7; ME 11 / Newport Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (Ox Bow Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.2 miles (Ox Bow Road): Navigation decision point.

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.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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