Origin
Lewiston, ME
Late night in Lewiston on Sunday
Local time
3:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Lewiston, ME to Bristol, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
51 mi
82 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 14m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 17m
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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Bristol, ME
Boys in Bristol Photography
Trip Overview
Lewiston to Bristol is 51 miles and takes about 1 hour 20 minutes via Route 1, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays entirely within Maine, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. You'll experience a mixed drive that's manageable for a single day, offering a straightforward journey between these two points. Consider this a convenient option if you're looking for a relatively short, uncomplicated drive to get from point A to point B.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 1 | 11.3 mi | 15m |
| Lisbon Street | 10.9 mi | 14m |
| ME 24 | 7.9 mi | 11m |
| Lewiston Road | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| Bristol Road | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| Bath Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Route 196 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Route 1
— 11.3 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston, ME and Bristol, 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
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Route 1
15
Take the exit onto US 1 BUS
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Main Street
Toward US 1 BUS: Pemaquid Beach, Pemaquid, Damariscotta, Bristol
16
Continue on US 1 BUS
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Main Street
17
Turn right onto ME 129; ME 130
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Bristol Road
18
Arrive at destination
ME 130
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 25.5 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 44.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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ME 126 / Sabattus Street
Turn sharp left onto ME 126 / Sabattus Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 202 / Main Street
Turn left onto US 202 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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ME 196 / Canal Street
Turn left onto ME 196 / Canal 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
5
44.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
US 1 BUS / Main Street
Take the exit onto US 1 BUS / Main Street toward US 1 BUS: Pemaquid Beach, Pemaquid, Damariscotta, Bristol
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 1 BUS: Pemaquid Beach, Pemaquid, Dama...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.21 one way
$16.42 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.03 | $18.07 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.77 | $19.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.26 | $22.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.8 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 | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.45 |
| Efficient EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.46 | $2.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.14 | $3.26 |
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
Bristol, ME
Late night in Bristol on Sunday
Local time
3:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Brunswick, ME
26 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
2 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 20m 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 is a mixed drive with about 40% highway share, meaning you'll encounter both faster roads and more local sections. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 11.3 miles on Route 1. As you travel, the road character will shift, offering a blend of driving experiences rather than a single monotonous type. You'll primarily navigate using Route 1, Lisbon Street, and ME 24, providing variety in the scenery and road conditions.
40% 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: 11.3 mi on Route 1.
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 20m 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 0.3 miles (ME 196 / Canal Street): Navigation decision point.
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.
Between Lewiston, ME and Bristol, ME, road signs point toward Bath, Pemaquid and Damariscotta.
Bath
19.6 mi in
|
~30m
|
via ME 24
Pemaquid
44.4 mi in
|
~1h 8m
|
via US 1 BUS
Damariscotta
44.4 mi in
|
~1h 8m
|
via US 1 BUS
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 51 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.3 miles on Route 1. 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 0.3 miles (ME 196 / Canal Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bristol, 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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