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Lewiston, ME
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Trip Overview
Lincolnville to Lewiston is 75.1 miles and takes about 1h 46m via Maine Turnpike and Rockland Road, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maine, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. The majority of this drive is on surface roads, offering a more local feel than a pure highway route. It's a straightforward trip, suitable for a single day of travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.6 miles from Lincolnville, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 56m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Maine Turnpike
20.6 mi
22m
Rockland Road
8.4 mi
11m
Heald Highway
6.9 mi
9m
Augusta Road
5 mi
7m
Augusta-Rockland Road
4.1 mi
6m
Togus Road
3.7 mi
6m
Rockland Street
3.1 mi
4m
West Street
2.7 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 20.6 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincolnville, ME and Lewiston, ME.
1
Start on Beach Road
7 ft·1 sec·Beach Road
2
Turn right onto US 1
2.4 mi·2 min·Atlantic Highway
3
Continue on US 1
2.3 mi·2 min·Belfast Road
4
Continue on US 1
0.9 mi·2 min·High Street
5
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi·24 sec·Main Street
6
Continue on US 1
0.9 mi·2 min·Elm Street
7
Continue on US 1
1.0 mi·2 min·Commercial Street
8
Turn right onto ME 90
2.7 mi·4 min·West Street
9
Turn right onto ME 17
3.1 mi·4 min·Rockland Street
10
Continue on ME 17
1.9 mi·3 min·Main Street
11
Continue on ME 17
6.9 mi·9 min·Heald Highway
12
Continue on ME 17
2.2 mi·3 min·Rockland Road
13
Continue on ME 17
3.5 mi·4 min·Augusta Road
14
Continue on ME 17
6.2 mi·8 min·Rockland Road
15
Continue on ME 17; ME 32
4.1 mi·6 min·Augusta-Rockland Road
16
Continue on ME 17
0.9 mi·1 min·Augusta Road
17
Continue on ME 17
1.1 mi·1 min·Eastern Avenue
18
Continue on ME 17
0.6 mi·59 sec·Augusta Road
19
Turn left onto ME 226
3.7 mi·6 min·Togus Road
20
Continue on ME 226
1.7 mi·3 min·Windsor Street
21
Turn right onto ME 27; ME 126
0.2 mi·35 sec·Water Street
22
Turn left onto ME 9; ME 27; ME 126
0.5 mi·44 sec·Bridge Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
23
Turn right onto Water Street
0.9 mi·1 min·Water Street
24
Continue on Central Street
0.2 mi·15 sec·Central Street
25
Continue on Lewiston Road
0.2 mi·21 sec·Lewiston Road
26
Continue on Cobbossee Avenue
0.6 mi·49 sec·Cobbossee Avenue
27
Continue on Lewiston Road
1.4 mi·2 min·Lewiston Road
28
Enter roundabout onto ME 9; ME 126
120 ft·2 sec·Lewiston Road
29
Continue on ME 9; ME 126
0.4 mi·38 sec·Lewiston Road
30
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 102Toward I-95
31
Merge onto I 95
1.1 mi·1 min·Maine Turnpike
32
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
20 mi·20 min·Maine Turnpike
33
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
34
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·16 sec
35
Turn straight onto Alfred A Plourde Parkway
0.2 mi·16 sec·Alfred A Plourde Parkway
36
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·30 sec
37
Merge onto ME 196
2.5 mi·3 min·Lisbon Street
38
Turn right onto US 202
0.2 mi·16 sec·Main Street
39
Turn slight right
157 ft·5 sec
40
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 1h 46m duration, you have flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning allows ample time to reach Lewiston without feeling rushed. Since the longest stretch on the highway is 20.6 miles, you won't need to worry about extensive stretches without services. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially when you transition to surface roads, as gas stations might be less frequent than on the turnpike. The estimated fuel cost of $12 is a good budget starting point.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 37.6 miles from Lincolnville, ME, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 17 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.6 miles or 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lewiston, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lincolnville, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lincolnville, ME
This is one driving day of about 75.1 miles and 1h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Lincolnville, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Maine Turnpike for about 20.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 41.1 and 71.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
41.1 mi into trip|~1h 1m in|ME 226 / Togus Road
Turn left onto ME 226 / Togus Road
Navigation decision point
5
46.8 mi into trip|~1h 12m in|ME 9; ME 27; ME 126 / Bridge Street
Turn left onto ME 9; ME 27; ME 126 / Bridge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
50.5 mi into trip|~1h 17m in|ME 9; ME 126 / Lewiston Road
Enter roundabout onto ME 9; ME 126 / Lewiston Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
50.9 mi into trip|~1h 18m in
Take the ramp toward I-95
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Exit 102
Toward I-95
5
71.9 mi into trip|~1h 41m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.09 one way
$24.18 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$13.30
$26.60
premium
$4.86
$14.38
$28.76
diesel
$5.61
$16.58
$33.16
Estimated Tolls: $1.23
Maine Turnpike
(20.6 mi)$1.23
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.5
0
$7.89
$3.60
Efficient EV
18.8
0
$6.57
$3.00
EV Truck/SUV
30
0
$10.51
$4.81
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Lincolnville, ME
Morning
in Lincolnville on Tuesday
Local time
7:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lewiston, ME
Morning
in Lewiston on Tuesday
Local time
7:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 46m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Frances Perkins National Monument
National Monument
Known as the first woman to hold a presidential cabinet position and the “Woman behind the New Deal,” Frances Perkins championed many labor rights that Americans enjoy today, including safety standard...
17 mi from route
~43 min detour
Free
near mile 31.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 28% of this 75.1-mile drive on highways, with the longest continuous stretch on the Maine Turnpike being 20.6 miles. After that, expect mostly surface roads, including segments on Rockland Road and Heald Highway. The transition from highway to local roads means you'll likely notice more intersections and a change in speed as you get closer to your destination.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
40 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.6 mi on Maine Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 41.1 miles in near ME 226 / Togus Road.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.1 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: at 41.1 miles (ME 226 / Togus Road): Navigation decision point; at 46.8 miles (ME 9; ME 27; ME 126 / Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 50.5 miles (ME 9; ME 126 / Lewiston Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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".
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 46m. Total distance: 75.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.6 miles on Maine Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.23 in tolls one way, starting with Maine Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Lewiston, ME before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: at 41.1 miles (ME 226 / Togus Road): Navigation decision point; at 46.8 miles (ME 9; ME 27; ME 126 / Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 50.5 miles (ME 9; ME 126 / Lewiston Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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 Lewiston, ME before heading back.
