Origin
Harrison, ME
Late night in Harrison on Tuesday
Local time
5:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harrison, ME to Lewiston, ME
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
33.8 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Harrison, ME
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Lewiston, ME
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Trip Overview
This short 30-mile drive from Harrison to Lewiston, Maine, is easily manageable in just 45 minutes, making it a perfect addition to any Northeast road trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads like Main Street, Norway Road, and Harrison Road, with no highway driving involved. Budget around $5 for fuel for this quick journey. Given its brevity, this route is ideal as a single-day excursion rather than requiring an overnight stay. The overall feel is that of a straightforward local trip connecting two points within the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 7.7 mi | 13m |
| Norway Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Harrison Road | 5 mi | 7m |
| Mechanic Falls Road | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Minot Avenue | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Pleasant Street | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Court Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Lewiston Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 7.7 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrison, ME and Lewiston, ME.
1
Start on Mill Street
132 ft
·
9 sec
·
Mill Street
2
Turn left onto Main Street
153 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
3
Continue on Norway Road
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Norway Road
4
Continue on Harrison Road
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Harrison Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto Lake Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Lake Road
6
Continue on Main Street
7.2 mi
·
13 min
·
Main Street
7
Turn left onto ME 121
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Mechanic Falls Road
8
Continue on ME 121
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Pleasant Street
9
Turn slight left onto ME 11; ME 121
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Lewiston Street
10
Continue on ME 11; ME 121
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Mechanic Falls Road
11
Continue on ME 11; ME 121
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Minot Avenue
12
Turn left onto Court Street
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Court Street
13
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Main Street
14
Turn slight right
157 ft
·
5 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.9 miles from Harrison, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
10.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Lake Road
At end of road, turn right onto Lake Road
Navigation decision point
3
18.9 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
ME 121 / Mechanic Falls Road
Turn left onto ME 121 / Mechanic Falls Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.44 one way
$10.88 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.99 | $11.97 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.47 | $12.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.46 | $14.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.55 | $1.62 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Lewiston, ME
Late night in Lewiston on Tuesday
Local time
5:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
57m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 30-mile route. With zero highway miles, you'll be on surface streets and country roads for the full 45-minute duration. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the 'turn-heavy' profile suggests frequent adjustments to your course. This means you'll likely experience a dynamic driving experience without long periods of monotonous straightaways, keeping you engaged behind the wheel as you travel through Maine.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.7 mi on Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Harrison, ME to Lewiston, ME is easy. At 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (Lake Road): Navigation decision point; at 18.9 miles (ME 121 / Mechanic Falls Road): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
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".
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 57m. Total distance: 33.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.7 miles on Main Street. 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: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (Lake Road): Navigation decision point; at 18.9 miles (ME 121 / Mechanic Falls Road): Navigation decision point.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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