Origin
Lewiston, ME
Late night in Lewiston on Sunday
Local time
12:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lewiston, ME to Fryeburg, 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 16m
Distance
51.6 mi
83 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
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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Fryeburg, ME
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Trip Overview
Lewiston, ME to Fryeburg, ME is 51.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 16 minutes via North High Street, Poland Spring Road, and Bridgton Road, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region and the state of Maine. The drive primarily uses surface roads, offering a straightforward connection between these two locations. With no designated stops and a relatively short duration, it's a convenient option for a quick excursion or a segment of a larger New England exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North High Street | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| Poland Spring Road | 7.1 mi | 12m |
| Bridgton Road | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| Roosevelt Trail | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| Bakerstown Road | 5 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Portland Road | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Minot Avenue | 4.1 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
North High Street
— 7.6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston, ME and Fryeburg, 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
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Main Street
4
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Court Street
5
Turn right onto ME 11; ME 121
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Minot Avenue
6
Continue on ME 11; ME 121
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Mechanic Falls Road
7
Continue on ME 11; ME 121
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Lewiston Street
8
Continue on ME 11; ME 121
362 ft
·
19 sec
·
Pleasant Street
9
Turn sharp left onto ME 11
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
10
Continue on ME 11
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Bakerstown Road
11
Continue on ME 11
7.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Poland Spring Road
12
Continue on ME 11
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Casco Road
13
At end of road, turn right onto US 302; ME 11; ME 35
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Roosevelt Trail
14
Continue on US 302
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Portland Road
15
Turn left onto US 302
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
Main Street
16
Continue on US 302
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
North High Street
17
Continue on US 302
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Bridgton Road
18
Continue on US 302; ME 5
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
19
Arrive at destination
US 302; ME 113
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 25.8 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 36.1 — 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
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
ME 11; ME 121 / Minot Avenue
Turn right onto ME 11; ME 121 / Minot Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
10.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
ME 11 / Main Street
Turn sharp left onto ME 11 / Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
26.7 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
US 302; ME 11; ME 35 / Roosevelt Trail
At end of road, turn right onto US 302; ME 11; ME 35 / Roosevelt Trail
Navigation decision point
3
36.1 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
US 302 / Main Street
Turn left onto US 302 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.31 one way
$16.61 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.88 | $19.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.39 | $22.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.1 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 | 15.5 | 0 | $5.42 | $2.48 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.22 | $3.30 |
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
Fryeburg, ME
Late night in Fryeburg on Sunday
Local time
12:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
35°F
Naples, 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 16m 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 drive covers 51.6 miles with no highway time, meaning you'll be on surface roads for the entire trip. The longest continuous stretch without a turn is 7.6 miles on North High Street. Expect a consistent pace as you navigate through the local terrain, without the interruptions of frequent highway exits. The road network here is designed for local travel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.6 mi on North High Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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 ME 126 / Sabattus Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lewiston, ME to Fryeburg, ME is easy. At 1h 16m 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 (ME 126 / Sabattus Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.7 miles (ME 11; ME 121 / Minot Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 10.4 miles (ME 11 / Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 51.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m 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 7.6 miles on North High 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; at 2.7 miles (ME 11; ME 121 / Minot Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 10.4 miles (ME 11 / Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fryeburg, 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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