If you are planning a trip from Old Town to Lewiston, expect a straightforward journey covering 114.9 miles across Maine. You can easily complete this drive in about 2 hours and 14 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that rarely requires an overnight stay. Your budget for the trek should account for approximately $18 in fuel costs. The route primarily utilizes I-95, US 202, and Route 202 to navigate through the Northeast region. Because the trip is relatively short and efficient, it offers great flexibility for your schedule. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick visit, this drive provides a reliable connection between these two Maine hubs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
57.4 miles from Old Town, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 9m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
82.7 mi
1h 30m
US 202
12.8 mi
14m
Route 202
6.6 mi
7m
Main Street
4.7 mi
6m
Western Avenue
2.8 mi
3m
Stillwater Avenue
2.7 mi
7m
US Route 202
1.6 mi
1m
Center Street
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 82.7 mi, about 1h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Old Town, ME and Lewiston, ME.
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Start on US 2
240 ft·13 sec·Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 2A
0.7 mi·1 min·Center Street
3
Continue on US 2A
2.7 mi·7 min·Stillwater Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·23 sec
5
Merge onto I 95
83 mi·1 hr 30 min·I 95
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 109BToward US 202 West, ME 11 West, ME 17 West, ME 100 West: Winthrop
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Turn right onto US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 100
2.8 mi·3 min·Western Avenue
8
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
13 mi·14 min·US 202; ME 11; ME 100
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.9 mi·1 min·US Route 202
10
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
2.7 mi·3 min·Route 202
11
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.6 mi·42 sec·US Route 202
12
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
3.8 mi·4 min·Route 202
13
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
4.5 mi·5 min·Main Street
14
Continue on US 202
0.1 mi·19 sec·Main Street
15
Turn slight right
157 ft·5 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable two-hour drive, you have the advantage of choosing a departure time that best suits your personal routine. There are no mandatory stops required for this 114.9-mile distance, giving you the freedom to drive straight through if you prefer. However, keep in mind that the majority of your time is spent on I-95, so stay alert for heavy traffic patterns typical of major highway corridors. If you are budget-conscious, try to fuel up before hitting the highway to keep your costs near that $18 estimate. Use the flexibility of this short route to your benefit by planning your departure to avoid peak commuter hours in the Lewiston area.
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 57.4 miles from Old Town, ME, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.7 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 25 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.4 miles or 1h 9m 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 50m
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 Old Town, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Old Town, ME
This is one driving day of about 114.9 miles and 2h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Old Town, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 82.7 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 5
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 86.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 2A / Center Street
Turn left onto US 2A / Center Street
Navigation decision point
3
3.4 mi into trip|~9m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
3.6 mi into trip|~9m in|I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
86.3 mi into trip|~1h 40m in
Take the exit toward US 202 West, ME 11 West, ME 17 West, ME 100 West: Winthrop
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 109B
Toward US 202 West, ME 11 West, ME 17 West, ME...
3
86.5 mi into trip|~1h 41m in|US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 100 / Western Avenue
Turn right onto US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 100 / Western Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.50 one way
$36.99 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg40 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$20.35
$40.70
premium
$4.86
$22.00
$44.01
diesel
$5.61
$25.37
$50.74
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.5
0
$12.06
$5.52
Efficient EV
28.7
0
$10.05
$4.60
EV Truck/SUV
46
0
$16.09
$7.35
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Old Town, ME
Late night
in Old Town on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lewiston, ME
Late night
in Lewiston on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Partly Sunny
SE 5 to 15 mph2% chanceLive 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
23 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
2h 14m 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.
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...
25 mi from route
~64 min detour
Free
near mile 87.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 90% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will settle into a consistent rhythm early on, facing an 82.7-mile stretch on I-95 that serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the journey. Once you transition off the interstate and onto US 202 and Route 202, the road environment shifts to accommodate the final leg of your trip. While the interstate segments prioritize speed and directness, the remainder of the drive offers a change of pace as you approach Lewiston. Expect a steady, predictable experience behind the wheel that prioritizes efficiency over technical driving maneuvers.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 82.7 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and US 202. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 2A / Center Street.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Old Town, ME to Lewiston, ME is easy. At 2h 14m with 90% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 2A / Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
367 ft104 ft
Total Climb
503 ft
Total Descent
390 ft
Highest Point
367 ft
~32.8 mi in
Elevation Range
263 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 14m. Total distance: 114.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 82.7 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 (US 2A / Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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.
