Origin
Monmouth, ME
Late night in Monmouth on Sunday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monmouth, ME to Lewiston, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
15.1 mi
24 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monmouth, ME
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Lewiston, ME
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Trip Overview
This short 14.9-mile drive from Monmouth to Lewiston, Maine, will take approximately 22 minutes to complete. It's a perfect example of a local road trip, ideal for a single day without needing an overnight stay. You'll primarily navigate via Main Street, Blue Road, and Norris Hill Road, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost is a minimal $2, making it an economical option. Given the brief distance and minimal fuel expenditure, this route offers a straightforward and convenient way to travel within the Northeast region of Maine.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 202 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| US Route 202 | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Norris Hill Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Blue Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Route 202
— 6.6 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monmouth, ME and Lewiston, ME.
1
Start on this road
30 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
50 ft
·
10 sec
3
Turn left onto ME 132
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto Blue Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Blue Road
5
Turn left onto Norris Hill Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Norris Hill Road
6
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US Route 202
7
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 202
8
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
US Route 202
9
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Route 202
10
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
11
Continue on US 202
0.1 mi
·
19 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 and 1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
ME 132 / Main Street
Turn left onto ME 132 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Blue Road
Turn left onto Blue Road
Navigation decision point
3
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Norris Hill Road
Turn left onto Norris Hill Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.43 one way
$4.86 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.67 | $5.35 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.33 | $6.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.97 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Late night in Lewiston on Sunday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Partly Sunny
SE 5 to 15 mph
2% chance
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
22 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
21m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 0% highway share. The entire 14.9 miles are comprised of local roads like Main Street, Blue Road, and Norris Hill Road, meaning you'll be navigating through communities rather than on high-speed thoroughfares. There's no single 'longest stretch' to note as the road is a continuous series of turns and changes in direction. This drive will feel like a familiar journey through towns and rural areas, requiring your attention at every intersection.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 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 route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
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 21m 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: Navigation decision point; near the start (ME 132 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Blue Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 15.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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: Navigation decision point; near the start (ME 132 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Blue Road): 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 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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