Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
49.4 mi
80 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Hollis Center, ME
Abhishek Navlakha
Lewiston, ME to Hollis Center, ME is 49.4 miles and takes about 1h 3m via Maine Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Maine, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a relatively short trip, mostly on the highway, making it an easy day drive. You'll find it's a straightforward connection if you're looking to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 25.9 mi | 28m |
| Main Street | 5.6 mi | 9m |
| Washington Street | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Narragansett Trail | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| Narragansett Street | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Bar Mills Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Westbrook Arterial | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Larrabee Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston, ME and Hollis Center, ME.
Start on this road
Turn sharp left onto ME 126
Turn left onto US 202
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
Turn left onto US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
Turn slight left onto US 202; ME 4; ME 100
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 95
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
Take the exit
Continue on Larrabee Road
Turn right onto Westbrook Arterial
Continue on William B Clarke Drive
Turn right onto Spring Street
Turn left onto ME 25 Business
Turn right onto ME 25
Continue on ME 25
Continue on Main Street
Continue on US 202; ME 4
Turn left onto US 202; ME 4
Enter roundabout onto US 202; ME 4
Continue on US 202; ME 4
Continue on US 202; ME 4
Turn right onto ME 4A
Continue on ME 4A
Turn right onto ME 117
Arrive at destination
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.
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 24.7 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 35.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn sharp left onto ME 126 / Sabattus Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward ME 25, US 302
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto Spring Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto ME 25 Business / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$6.71 one way
$13.42 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $7.49 | $14.98 |
| premium | $4.15 | $8.07 | $16.14 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $7.29 | $14.59 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$2
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $2.37 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.32 | $1.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.92 | $3.16 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Lewiston on Monday
Local time
6:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Sunny
Destination
Evening in Hollis Center on Monday
Local time
6:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
29°F
Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is 52% highway, with the longest stretch on the Maine Turnpike extending for 25.9 miles. You'll experience mixed highway and surface road driving. Expect to transition from highway cruising to surface streets as you approach your destination. The frequent exits on the highway portion suggest a relatively developed corridor.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 126 / Sabattus Street.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.4 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 5.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 32.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
338 ft
Total Descent
374 ft
Highest Point
306 ft
~10.6 mi in
Elevation Range
247 ft
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".
Top landmarks
Founded 1798
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 49.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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