Origin
Jay, ME
Late night in Jay on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jay, ME to Lewiston, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
31.7 mi
51 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 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
Jay, ME to Lewiston, ME is 31.7 miles and takes about 36 minutes via Auburn Road, Federal Road, and Main Street, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically Maine. Expect a drive that requires frequent attention to turns rather than a straightforward cruise. It's a practical option if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently within the state. Consider this route for its directness and minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn Road | 12.7 mi | 14m |
| Federal Road | 9.5 mi | 10m |
| Main Street | 3 mi | 3m |
| Center Street | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Turner Road | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Turner Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Court Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bridge Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Auburn Road
— 12.7 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jay, ME and Lewiston, ME.
1
Start on Intervale Road
123 ft
·
2 sec
·
Intervale Road
2
Merge onto ME 4
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto ME 4
510 ft
·
6 sec
·
Bridge Street
4
Continue on ME 4
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Federal Road
5
Continue on ME 4
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Auburn Road
6
Continue on ME 4
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Turner Road
7
Continue on ME 4
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Center Street
8
Keep slight left at fork onto Turner Street
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Turner Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Court Street
10
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Main Street
11
Turn slight right
157 ft
·
5 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 31 — 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
|
ME 4 / Main Street
Merge onto ME 4 / Main Street
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
2.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
ME 4 / Bridge Street
Turn right onto ME 4 / Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
6
30.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Turner Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Turner Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
31 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 202; ME 11; ME 100 / Court Street
Turn left onto US 202; ME 11; ME 100 / Court Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.10 one way
$10.21 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.61 | $11.23 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
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 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lewiston, ME
Late night in Lewiston on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
2 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
36m 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?
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with zero highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.7 miles on Auburn Road. As you transition onto Federal Road and then Main Street, be prepared for more frequent adjustments and navigation. The local road nature means you'll be passing through communities, so watch for changes in speed limits and traffic.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.7 mi on Auburn Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 4 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 4 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 4 / Main Street): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 2.6 miles (ME 4 / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 30.7 miles (Turner Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 31.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m 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 12.7 miles on Auburn Road. 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 (ME 4 / Main Street): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 2.6 miles (ME 4 / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 30.7 miles (Turner Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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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