Origin
Lewiston, ME
Late night in Lewiston on Tuesday
Local time
5:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lewiston, ME to Belgrade, 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
47m
Distance
37.7 mi
61 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lewiston, ME
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Belgrade, ME
Boris Hamer
Trip Overview
Lewiston to Belgrade is 37.7 miles and takes about 47 minutes via US 202, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip primarily within Maine's Northeast region. You'll find the journey offers a mixed drive, ideal for a quick transfer between these two points without requiring an overnight stay. Consider this route for its simplicity and efficiency, making it an easy addition to a larger travel plan or a stand-alone short excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 202 | 12.8 mi | 14m |
| Route 202 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Leighton Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Western Avenue | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Civic Center Drive | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Augusta Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Belgrade Road | 2.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 202
— 12.8 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston, ME and Belgrade, ME.
1
Start on this road
70 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn sharp left onto ME 126
123 ft
·
5 sec
·
Sabattus Street
3
Turn right onto US 202
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Route 202
5
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
US Route 202
6
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 202
7
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US Route 202
8
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
13 mi
·
14 min
·
US 202; ME 11; ME 100
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Western Avenue
10
Turn left
416 ft
·
8 sec
11
Turn straight onto Old Winthrop Road
526 ft
·
12 sec
·
Old Winthrop Road
12
Turn left onto Leighton Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Leighton Road
13
At end of road, turn left onto ME 8; ME 11; ME 27
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Civic Center Drive
14
Continue on ME 8; ME 11; ME 27
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Belgrade Road
15
Continue on ME 8; ME 11; ME 27
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Augusta Road
16
Turn left onto Depot Road
156 ft
·
6 sec
·
Depot Road
17
Turn slight right
149 ft
·
10 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.9 miles from Lewiston, 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
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 30.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
ME 126 / Sabattus Street
Turn sharp left onto ME 126 / Sabattus Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 202 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 202 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
27.8 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
3
28 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Leighton Road
Turn left onto Leighton Road
Navigation decision point
4
30.8 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
ME 8; ME 11; ME 27 / Civic Center Drive
At end of road, turn left onto ME 8; ME 11; ME 27 / Civic Center Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.07 one way
$12.14 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.68 | $13.36 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.32 | $16.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.28 | $2.41 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Belgrade, ME
Late night in Belgrade on Tuesday
Local time
5:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Monmouth, ME
19 mi in
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
3 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
47m 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 features a mixed drive, with 55% of it being on highways. You'll experience stretches on US 202, including a continuous segment of 12.8 miles. The road conditions are likely to vary, transitioning between faster highway sections and potentially more local road driving as you approach your destination. Expect a dynamic driving experience rather than a monotonous journey, with the road evolving as you progress through the drive.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.8 mi on US 202.
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 126 / Sabattus 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 47m drive. You will face about 6 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 126 / Sabattus Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; near the start (US 202 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 27.8 miles: Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting 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 47m. Total distance: 37.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.8 miles on US 202. 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 126 / Sabattus Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; near the start (US 202 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 27.8 miles: 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 Belgrade, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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