Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
70.7 mi
114 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
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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Pittsfield, ME
Brady Wilson
Lewiston to Pittsfield is 70.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 22 minutes via I 95 and US 202, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within the Northeast region, specifically Maine, making it a convenient trip. You'll primarily be on highway, so expect a relatively quick transit between these two points. Given its short duration and low fuel cost, this is an easy same-day excursion. Consider it for a quick connection between these ME towns.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 40.2 mi | 43m |
| US 202 | 12.8 mi | 14m |
| Route 202 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Western Avenue | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| US Route 202 | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Somerset Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Old Winthrop Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
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 Pittsfield, 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 straight onto Somerset Avenue
Turn right onto Forest Street
At end of road, turn left onto Central Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 35.4 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 70.6 — 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
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 Pittsfield, Hartland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
At end of road, turn left onto Central Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$11.78 one way
$23.55 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $13.07 | $26.14 |
| premium | $5.07 | $14.10 | $28.20 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $15.58 | $31.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.7 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 | 21.2 | 0 | $7.42 | $3.39 |
| Efficient EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.19 | $2.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.3 | 0 | $9.90 | $4.52 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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
52°F
Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Evening in Pittsfield on Thursday
Local time
6:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Rain Showers Likely
73°F
Manchester, ME
35 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.
This drive is mostly highway, with 86% of the 70.7 miles on faster roads like I 95. You'll experience a longest stretch of 40.2 miles on I 95 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a good amount of highway cruising, with exits spaced out on the interstate sections. The shift to US 202 will likely bring you into more built-up areas with more frequent intersections.
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 22m drive. You will face about 11 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 28.8 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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
494 ft
Total Descent
500 ft
Highest Point
354 ft
~20.2 mi in
Elevation Range
181 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lewiston, ME and Pittsfield, 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
Founded 1819
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 70.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). 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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