Eastport to Lewiston is 225.9 miles and takes about 4h 47m via Airline Road and I 95, with a fuel budget near $37 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maine, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a mix of highway driving and surface roads, with about half the route on faster thoroughfares. It's a manageable drive for a single day, offering a straightforward path across the state. Consider this if you're looking for a direct connection between these two points without extensive detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
113 miles from Eastport, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 39m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Airline Road
75.2 mi
1h 44m
I 95
72.3 mi
1h 18m
Main Road
13.4 mi
16m
US 202
12.8 mi
14m
US Route 1
11.6 mi
17m
Route 202
6.6 mi
7m
County Road
6.5 mi
11m
Main Street
6.2 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
Airline Road
— 75.2 mi, about 1h 44m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 16 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,232 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,702
Quietest
1 AM
~57 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
21.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 Eastport, ME and Lewiston, ME.
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Start on High Street
31 ft·4 sec·High Street
2
Turn right onto ME 190
0.4 mi·38 sec·Washington Street
3
Turn right onto ME 190
6.5 mi·11 min·County Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 1
12 mi·17 min·US Route 1
5
Continue on US 1
2.9 mi·4 min·River Road
6
Continue on US 1
1.1 mi·1 min·Route 1
7
Continue on US 1
3.2 mi·4 min·River Road
8
Continue on US 1
1.6 mi·2 min·Main Street
9
Continue on US 1
511 ft·9 sec·Route 1
10
Turn left onto US 1; ME 9
1.7 mi·2 min·North Street
11
Continue on US 1; ME 9
0.5 mi·45 sec·Baring Street
12
Enter roundabout onto US 1; ME 9
86 ft·1 sec·Baring Street
13
Continue on US 1; ME 9
1.9 mi·2 min·Baring Street
14
Continue on US 1; ME 9
2.6 mi·2 min·Route 1
15
Continue on US 1; ME 9
0.2 mi·16 sec·Houlton Road
16
Turn left onto ME 9
47 mi·1 hr 3 min·Airline Road
17
Continue on ME 9
0.6 mi·42 sec·State Highway 9
18
Continue on ME 9
29 mi·40 min·Airline Road
19
Continue on ME 9
13 mi·16 min·Main Road
20
Continue on I 395; ME 15
1.3 mi·1 min·I 395; ME 15
21
Continue on I 395
148 ft·12 sec·I 395
Use the left lane.
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi·22 sec
Exit 1AToward I 95 South: Newport
23
Merge onto I 95
72 mi·1 hr 18 min·I 95
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 109BToward US 202 West, ME 11 West, ME 17 West, ME 100 West: Winthrop
25
Turn right onto US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 100
2.8 mi·3 min·Western Avenue
26
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
13 mi·14 min·US 202; ME 11; ME 100
Use the straight lane.
27
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.9 mi·1 min·US Route 202
28
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
2.7 mi·3 min·Route 202
29
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.6 mi·42 sec·US Route 202
30
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
3.8 mi·4 min·Route 202
31
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
4.5 mi·5 min·Main Street
32
Continue on US 202
0.1 mi·19 sec·Main Street
33
Turn slight right
157 ft·5 sec
34
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 47m estimated drive time, leaving Eastport in the morning is recommended to ensure you reach Lewiston with ample daylight. The $37 fuel cost suggests planning for at least one fuel stop, especially considering the longest stretch is over 75 miles. While there's only one recommended stop, you can easily break up the drive as needed since it's well within a single day. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the 75.2-mile mark on Airline Road, as services might be less frequent in that section.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 113 miles from Eastport, ME, or about 2h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.2 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 50 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 113 miles or 2h 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 1m
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 Eastport, 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 Eastport, ME
This is one driving day of about 225.9 miles and 4h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Eastport, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Airline Road for about 75.2 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 197.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|ME 190 / Washington Street
Turn right onto ME 190 / Washington Street
Navigation decision point
4
6.9 mi into trip|~12m in|US 1 / US Route 1
At end of road, turn right onto US 1 / US Route 1
Navigation decision point
4
29.5 mi into trip|~45m in|US 1; ME 9 / Baring Street
Enter roundabout onto US 1; ME 9 / Baring Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
124.8 mi into trip|~2h 55m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Newport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 1A
Toward I 95 South: Newport
6
197.4 mi into trip|~4h 14m 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
$35.45 one way
$70.90 round trip
$3.99/gal25.4 MPG avg79 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$39.81
$79.62
premium
$4.81
$42.80
$85.59
diesel
$4.80
$42.65
$85.31
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
67.8
0
$23.72
$10.84
Efficient EV
56.5
0
$19.77
$9.04
EV Truck/SUV
90.4
1
$31.63
$14.46
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Eastport, ME
Night
in Eastport on Saturday
Local time
9:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Scattered Rain Showers
S 10 mph25% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 1:56PM EDT until July 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 18 at 2:42AM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gray ME
Destination
Lewiston, ME
Night
in Lewiston on Saturday
Local time
9:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 10 to 15 mph64% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 1:56PM EDT until July 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 18 at 2:42AM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gray ME
60°F
Dedham, ME
113 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
5 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
4h 47m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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
~66 min detour
Free
near mile 194.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features a mixed highway and surface road profile, with 49% of the route on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 75.2 miles on Airline Road before transitioning to other road types. Expect about half the trip to be on faster roads like I 95, followed by sections on surface roads. The transition from highway to surface roads will likely involve a noticeable change in speed and traffic density.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 75.2 mi on Airline Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 190 / Washington Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 47m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 190 / Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles (US 1 / US Route 1): Navigation decision point; at 29.5 miles (US 1; ME 9 / Baring Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Eastport a town in the Down East region of Maine on Moose Island at the junction of Cobscook and Passamaquoddy Bays. A causeway on Route 190 connects the island to the mainland.
Top landmarks
•Boynton Street Historic District — park in the United States of America
•Eastport Historic District — historic district in Eastport, Maine
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
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 75.2 miles on Airline Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 13 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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: near the start (ME 190 / Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles (US 1 / US Route 1): Navigation decision point; at 29.5 miles (US 1; ME 9 / Baring Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes — Frances Perkins National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Lewiston, ME, but most travelers stay overnight.
