Origin
Livermore Falls, ME
Morning in Livermore Falls on Tuesday
Local time
6:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Livermore Falls, ME to Lewiston, ME
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
29.3 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Livermore Falls, ME
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Lewiston, ME
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward, local connection between Livermore Falls and Lewiston, this 29.3-mile journey covers the distance in roughly 34 minutes. You will stick entirely to local roads like Auburn Road, Federal Road, and Center Street, as the route features zero highway driving. Because the trip is short and efficient, it is perfectly suited for a quick day trip rather than an overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of about $5, you can easily complete this transit without breaking the bank. It is a practical, no-nonsense way to navigate between these two Maine towns, ideal for those who prefer backroad travel over the interstate system.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn Road | 12.7 mi | 14m |
| Federal Road | 9.5 mi | 10m |
| Center Street | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Turner Road | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Turner Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Church Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Court Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Auburn Road
— 12.7 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livermore Falls, ME and Lewiston, ME.
1
Start on Church Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Church Street
2
Continue on Church Street
73 ft
·
2 sec
·
Church Street
3
Turn right onto ME 17
198 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto ME 4
510 ft
·
6 sec
·
Bridge Street
5
Continue on ME 4
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Federal Road
6
Continue on ME 4
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Auburn Road
7
Continue on ME 4
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Turner Road
8
Continue on ME 4
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Center Street
9
Keep slight left at fork onto Turner Street
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Turner Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Court Street
11
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Main Street
12
Turn slight right
157 ft
·
5 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 28.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
ME 17 / Main Street
Turn right onto ME 17 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
ME 4 / Bridge Street
Turn left onto ME 4 / Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
6
28.3 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Turner Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Turner Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
28.6 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
US 202; ME 11; ME 100 / Court Street
Turn left onto US 202; ME 11; ME 100 / Court Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.72 one way
$9.43 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Lewiston, ME
Morning in Lewiston on Tuesday
Local time
6:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
16 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
34m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy, local driving experience that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Since this route avoids highways entirely, you will be navigating surface streets for the duration of the 29.3-mile trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 12.7-mile segment on Auburn Road, which provides a bit of consistency compared to the more frequent turns elsewhere. Because the road environment changes as you move from Livermore Falls toward Lewiston, you should stay alert for shifting speed limits and local traffic patterns. It is an authentic, hands-on drive that relies on local infrastructure rather than high-speed thoroughfares.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.7 mi on Auburn Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near ME 17 / Main 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 34m 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: at 0.2 miles (ME 17 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (ME 4 / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 28.3 miles (Turner Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
536 ft
210 ft
Total Climb
287 ft
Total Descent
471 ft
Highest Point
536 ft
~2.1 mi in
Elevation Range
326 ft
About the Cities
Arriving 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".
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 34m. Total distance: 29.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m 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 12.7 miles on Auburn 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: at 0.2 miles (ME 17 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (ME 4 / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 28.3 miles (Turner Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lewiston, 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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