Origin
Lewiston, ME
Late night in Lewiston on Sunday
Local time
3:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lewiston, ME to Winthrop, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
19.7 mi
32 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
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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Winthrop, ME
Alexa V. Mato
Trip Overview
Lewiston to Winthrop is 19.7 miles and takes about 23 minutes via Route 202, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, straightforward drive stays within Maine, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a quick hop that's ideal for a day trip or an easy leg of a larger journey, requiring minimal planning and offering plenty of flexibility. You'll spend most of your time on main roads, making for an uncomplicated travel experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 202 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| US 202 | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| US Route 202 | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Route 133 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Sabattus Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Depot Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Route 202
— 6.6 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston, ME and Winthrop, 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
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
US 202; ME 11; ME 100
9
Turn slight right onto ME 41; ME 133
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 133
10
Turn right onto Main Street
132 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
11
Turn right onto Depot Street
59 ft
·
2 sec
·
Depot Street
12
Arrive at destination
Depot Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.7 — 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
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 202 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 202 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
19.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
19.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Depot Street
Turn right onto Depot Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.17 one way
$6.34 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Winthrop, ME
Late night in Winthrop on Sunday
Local time
3:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°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
15 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
23m 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 route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 77% of the journey taking place on major roads. You'll primarily be on Route 202 and US 202, which offer a consistent driving experience for most of the trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch without needing to navigate a turn is a solid 6.6 miles on Route 202. Expect a smooth flow for the majority of this drive, with minimal slowdowns as you transition through this part of Maine.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.6 mi on Route 202.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Route 202 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 4 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; near the start (US 202 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.7 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 19.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.6 miles on Route 202. 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; near the start (US 202 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.7 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point.
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 Winthrop, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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