Spanning 103.8 miles, this trek from Lewiston to Guilford takes approximately 2 hours and 9 minutes of driving time. Because this is a straightforward journey within Maine, you can easily complete it as a single-day trip without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Sabattus Street, Main Street, and Route 202 to reach your destination. Budgeting around $17 for fuel should cover your transit costs comfortably. Since there are no required stops on this route, you have the flexibility to power through or pause whenever you feel like stretching your legs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
51.9 miles from Lewiston, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
46.9 mi
51m
US 202
12.8 mi
14m
North Dexter Road
9.4 mi
14m
Route 202
6.6 mi
7m
Dexter Road
5.9 mi
8m
Main Street
5.2 mi
6m
Moosehead Trail
4.7 mi
7m
Western Avenue
2.6 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 46.9 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston, ME and Guilford, 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
0.6 mi·1 min·Old Winthrop Road
12
Turn right onto Macomber Avenue
0.2 mi·54 sec·Macomber Avenue
13
Turn left onto US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 100
475 ft·8 sec·Western Avenue
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·19 sec
Toward I-95 North: Waterville, Bangor
16
Merge onto I 95
47 mi·51 min·I 95
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·46 sec
Exit 157Toward ME 11, ME 100: Newport, Dexter
18
Keep slight left at fork
112 ft·6 sec
19
Turn left onto ME 11; ME 100
0.5 mi·1 min·Ox Bow Road
20
Enter roundabout onto ME 7; ME 11
120 ft·2 sec·Moosehead Trail
21
Continue on ME 7; ME 11
4.7 mi·6 min·Moosehead Trail
22
Continue on ME 7; ME 11
1.4 mi·2 min·Newport Road
23
Continue on ME 7; ME 11; ME 43
5.9 mi·8 min·Dexter Road
24
Continue on ME 7
1.2 mi·1 min·Corinna Road
25
Continue on ME 7
1.0 mi·1 min·Spring Street
26
Continue on Church Street
0.2 mi·21 sec·Church Street
27
Turn left onto ME 23
290 ft·4 sec·Dam Street
28
Continue on ME 23
0.6 mi·52 sec·Grove Street
29
Continue on Crockett Road
418 ft·7 sec·Crockett Road
30
Turn straight onto ME 23
9.4 mi·14 min·North Dexter Road
31
Continue on ME 23
0.8 mi·1 min·Main Street
32
Continue on ME 23
0.1 mi·18 sec·Bridge Street
33
Turn left onto ME 6; ME 15; ME 16
1.2 mi·1 min·Water Street
34
Arrive at destination
ME 6; ME 15; ME 16; ME 150
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the advantage of scheduling your departure to avoid peak local traffic hours. Take advantage of the fact that there are no mandatory stops by keeping your own pace and deciding when you need a break. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, double-check your GPS directions before you pull out of Lewiston to ensure you stay on the correct local roads. If you prefer a relaxed pace, treat the 103.8-mile distance as an opportunity to enjoy a leisurely morning start, as the lack of highway congestion makes for a predictable travel time.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 51.9 miles from Lewiston, ME, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 23 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.9 miles or 1h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Guilford, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lewiston, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lewiston, ME
This is one driving day of about 103.8 miles and 2h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Lewiston, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 46.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 76.5 — 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
5
28.8 mi into trip|~34m in
Take the exit toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor
6
29.1 mi into trip|~35m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I-95 North: Waterville, Bangor
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I-95 North: Waterville, Bangor
6
76.2 mi into trip|~1h 26m in
Take the exit toward ME 11, ME 100: Newport, Dexter
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 157
Toward ME 11, ME 100: Newport, Dexter
5
76.5 mi into trip|~1h 27m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.71 one way
$33.42 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg36 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$18.39
$36.77
premium
$4.86
$19.88
$39.75
diesel
$5.61
$22.92
$45.84
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.1
0
$10.90
$4.98
Efficient EV
26
0
$9.08
$4.15
EV Truck/SUV
41.5
0
$14.53
$6.64
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Lewiston, ME
Night
in Lewiston on Saturday
Local time
10:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Guilford, ME
Night
in Guilford on Saturday
Local time
10:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
35°F
Oakland, ME
52 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
2h 9m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Frances Perkins National Monument
National Monument
Known as the first woman to hold a presidential cabinet position and the “Woman behind the New Deal,” Frances Perkins championed many labor rights that Americans enjoy today, including safety standard...
25 mi from route
~62 min detour
Free
near mile 28.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. With a highway share of 0%, you won’t be dealing with high-speed, multi-lane traffic; instead, you will focus on local roads that demand more attention to navigation. The route transitions through the Northeast landscape, offering a consistent driving experience from start to finish. Because the road is characterized by frequent turns, you will find it requires a more active driving style than a typical highway trek.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.9 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and US 202. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 126 / Sabattus Street.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 103.8 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 28.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Between Lewiston, ME and Guilford, ME, road signs point toward Waterville, Bangor and Dexter.
Waterville
28.8 mi in|~34m
Bangor
28.8 mi in|~34m
Dexter
76.2 mi in|~1h 26m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 9m. Total distance: 103.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 46.9 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 28.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Guilford, ME before heading back.
