Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
31.8 mi
51 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hallowell, ME
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Lewiston, ME
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Hallowell to Lewiston is 31.8 miles and takes about 38 minutes via US 202, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and entirely within Maine. It's a straightforward drive that most people can complete in under an hour, making it ideal for a quick transfer or a short day trip. You'll be on mostly highway for this route, so expect a fairly direct path between these two points.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 202 | 12.8 mi | 14m |
| Route 202 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| Western Avenue | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| US Route 202 | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Capitol Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Water Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hallowell, ME and Lewiston, ME.
Start on Central Street
Turn left onto US 201; ME 27
Continue on US 201; ME 27
Turn left onto Capitol Street
Turn straight onto Armory Street
Turn left onto US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 100
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
Continue on US 202
Turn slight right
Arrive at destination
2 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 1.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto US 201; ME 27 / Water Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Capitol Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$5.12 one way
$10.24 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.63 | $11.27 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.09 | $12.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.02 | $14.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.34 | $1.53 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Hallowell on Tuesday
Local time
5:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Patchy Fog
Destination
Late night in Lewiston on Tuesday
Local time
5:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Areas Of Drizzle then Patchy Fog
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
This route is mostly highway, with 66% of the drive on higher-speed roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 12.8 miles on US 202 before transitioning to more local roads. Expect a pattern of merging and exiting as you navigate the highway portion, followed by a change in pace as you approach Lewiston. The transition from highway to surface roads will likely involve a noticeable shift in traffic density and speed.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 202 and Route 202. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 201; ME 27 / Water Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hallowell, ME to Lewiston, ME is easy. At 38m with 66% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 201; ME 27 / Water Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (Capitol Street): Navigation decision point.
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".
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 31.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Straightforward navigation.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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