Origin
Lewiston, ME
Evening in Lewiston on Friday
Local time
8:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lewiston, ME to Lovell, ME
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
48.4 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 16m
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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Lovell, ME
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Trip Overview
Lewiston to Lovell is 48.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 19 minutes via Poland Spring Road, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maine, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on surface roads, making it a good option if you're looking for a shorter, uncomplicated excursion. Consider this route for a relaxed day trip without extensive highway time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Poland Spring Road | 7.1 mi | 12m |
| Knights Hill Road | 5.8 mi | 13m |
| North High Street | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| Roosevelt Trail | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| Bakerstown Road | 5 mi | 8m |
| Portland Road | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Minot Avenue | 4.1 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
Poland Spring Road
— 7.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston, ME and Lovell, 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
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
North High Street
17
Turn right onto Knights Hill Road
5.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Knights Hill Road
18
Turn straight onto ME 93
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Lovell Road
19
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
20
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 24.2 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 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
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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
$8.06 one way
$16.12 round trip
$4.23/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $8.95 | $17.89 |
| premium | $5.07 | $9.65 | $19.31 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $10.67 | $21.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.08 | $2.32 |
| Efficient EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.78 | $3.10 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lovell, ME
Evening in Lovell on Friday
Local time
8:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 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 19m 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 is entirely on surface roads, with zero highway travel. You'll spend the entire 1 hour and 19 minutes on local routes like Poland Spring Road and Knights Hill Road. The longest continuous stretch without a turn is 7.1 miles on Poland Spring Road. Expect consistent surface road driving, rather than any merging or high-speed cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.1 mi on Poland Spring Road.
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 Lovell, ME is easy. At 1h 19m 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
521 ft
218 ft
Total Climb
508 ft
Total Descent
301 ft
Highest Point
521 ft
~44.9 mi in
Elevation Range
304 ft
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".
Top landmarks
- • Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul — cathedral
- • Kora Temple — masonic temple in Lewiston, United States of America
- • Lewiston City Hall — city hall building in Lewiston, Maine, United States
Arriving in Lovell, ME
Full guide →Founded 1800
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 19m. Total distance: 48.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m 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 7.1 miles on Poland Spring Road. 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 Lovell, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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