Origin
Lewiston, ME
Late night in Lewiston on Tuesday
Local time
4:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lewiston, ME to Boothbay Harbor, 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
1h 22m
Distance
50.5 mi
81 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
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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Boothbay Harbor, ME
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
This 50.5-mile drive from Lewiston to Boothbay Harbor, Maine, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 22 minutes. It's an ideal one-day excursion, allowing you to focus on your destination without the need for an overnight stay. The estimated fuel cost is around $8, making it an economical choice. You'll primarily navigate Lisbon Street and ME 24 before joining Route 1. This route offers a mixed driving experience, fitting well within the Northeast region, and provides a pleasant journey to the coast.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lisbon Street | 10.9 mi | 14m |
| ME 24 | 7.9 mi | 11m |
| Route 1 | 6 mi | 8m |
| Lewiston Road | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| Wiscasset Road | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| Boothbay Road | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Bath Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Lisbon Street
— 10.9 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston, ME and Boothbay Harbor, ME.
1
Start on this road
70 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn sharp left onto ME 126
123 ft
·
4 sec
·
Sabattus Street
3
Turn left onto US 202
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto ME 196
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Canal Street
5
Merge onto ME 196
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Lisbon Street
6
Continue on ME 196
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Lewiston Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on ME 196
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 196
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Continue on ME 196; ME 24
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Brunswick-Topsham Bypass
9
Keep slight left at fork onto ME 24
7.9 mi
·
11 min
·
ME 24
Toward US 1 North: Cooks Corner, Bath
Use the straight / slight right / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 1
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
11
Continue on US 1
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Route 1
12
Continue on US 1
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Bath Road
13
Continue on US 1; ME 27
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
14
Continue on US 1; ME 27
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 1
15
Turn slight right onto ME 27
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Boothbay Road
16
Continue on ME 27
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Wiscasset Road
17
Enter roundabout onto ME 27
73 ft
·
1 sec
·
Wiscasset Road
18
Continue on ME 27
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Wiscasset Road
19
Continue on ME 27
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Townsend Avenue
20
Turn slight right onto ME 27
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Street
21
Turn left
95 ft
·
6 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.2 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 50.5 — 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
|
US 202 / Main Street
Turn left onto US 202 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
8
19.6 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
ME 24
Keep slight left at fork onto ME 24 toward US 1 North: Cooks Corner, Bath
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right / right lanes.
Toward US 1 North: Cooks Corner, Bath
4
48.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
ME 27 / Wiscasset Road
Enter roundabout onto ME 27 / Wiscasset Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
50.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.13 one way
$16.26 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.94 | $17.89 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.67 | $19.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.15 | $22.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.30 | $2.42 |
| Efficient EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.07 | $3.23 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Boothbay Harbor, ME
Late night in Boothbay Harbor on Tuesday
Local time
4:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
41°F
Bath, ME
25 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
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 22m 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 mixed drive on this route, with about 30% of your journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.9 miles along Lisbon Street, offering a chance to settle into a rhythm. As you transition from Lisbon Street to ME 24 and then Route 1, the road character will likely change, moving from more local thoroughfares to potentially busier stretches as you near the coast. This variety in road type keeps the driving engaging without being overly demanding.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.9 mi on Lisbon Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 22m drive. You will face about 7 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 19.6 miles (ME 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lewiston, ME to Boothbay Harbor, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Bath along the way.
Bath
19.6 mi in
|
~30m
|
via ME 24
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 1h 22m. Total distance: 50.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.9 miles on Lisbon 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 (ME 126 / Sabattus Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; near the start (US 202 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.6 miles (ME 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Boothbay Harbor, 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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