Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
62.8 mi
101 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
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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Norridgewock, ME
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The drive from Lewiston, ME to Norridgewock, ME covers 62.8 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, US 202, Route 202 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.6 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 20.6 mi | 22m |
| US 202 | 12.8 mi | 14m |
| Route 202 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| Norridgewock Road | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| Waterville Road | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Western Avenue | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Middle Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 24 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,552 veh/hr typical · worst 2,081
Quietest
1 AM
~69 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
22.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 103 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston, ME and Norridgewock, ME.
Start on this road
Turn sharp left onto ME 126
Turn right onto US 202
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
Turn left
Turn straight onto Old Winthrop Road
Turn right onto Macomber Avenue
Turn left onto US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 100
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Turn left onto ME 104
Continue on ME 104
Continue on ME 104; ME 139
Continue on ME 104; ME 139
Continue on ME 139
Continue on ME 139
Continue on US 2; US 201A
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 31.4 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 49.8 — 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
Turn right onto Macomber Avenue
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I-95 North: Waterville, Bangor
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward ME 104: Waterville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Regular Gas
$10.46 one way
$20.92 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $11.61 | $23.22 |
| premium | $5.07 | $12.53 | $25.05 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $13.84 | $27.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.59 | $3.01 |
| Efficient EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.79 | $4.02 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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 Thursday
Local time
6:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Areas Of Fog
Destination
Evening in Norridgewock on Thursday
Local time
6:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Patchy Fog
73°F
Manchester, ME
31 mi in
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.
62.8 mi in 1h 17m, mostly highway — 20.6 mi of that is on I 95.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and US 202. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 126 / Sabattus Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 17m drive. You will face about 10 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; at 28.5 miles (Macomber Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 28.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
634 ft
Total Descent
651 ft
Highest Point
371 ft
~53.8 mi in
Elevation Range
227 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lewiston, ME and Norridgewock, ME, road signs point toward Waterville and Bangor.
Waterville
Bangor
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
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 62.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Straightforward navigation.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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