Origin
West Scarborough, ME
Late night in West Scarborough on Tuesday
Local time
5:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Scarborough, 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
52m
Distance
41.4 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Scarborough, ME
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Lewiston, ME
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Trip Overview
West Scarborough, ME to Lewiston, ME is 41.4 miles and takes about 52 minutes via Maine Turnpike and Washington Street, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within Maine, moving you from the Northeast region's coast toward its interior. Given its short duration and focus on highway travel, it's an ideal option for a quick transit or a day trip. You'll primarily be on major roadways, making for an efficient journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 31.7 mi | 35m |
| Washington Street | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| US 1 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Haigis Parkway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Minot Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Court Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Route 1 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 31.7 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Scarborough, ME and Lewiston, ME.
1
Start on this road
25 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto US 1
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Route 1
3
Continue on US 1; ME 9
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US 1; ME 9
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto Haigis Parkway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Haigis Parkway
5
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
this road
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
7
Merge onto I 95
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Maine Turnpike
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Maine Turnpike
Toward I 95 North: Lewiston, Augusta
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
8.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Maine Turnpike
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn
11
At end of road, turn left onto US 202; ME 4
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Washington Street
12
Merge onto US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Minot Avenue
13
Turn right onto US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Court Street
14
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Main Street
15
Turn slight right
157 ft
·
5 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.7 miles from West Scarborough, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 35.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 1 / Route 1
Turn left onto US 1 / Route 1
Navigation decision point
4
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Maine Turnpike toward I 95 North: Lewiston, Augusta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North: Lewiston, Augusta
4
27.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
35.5 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.66 one way
$13.33 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.33 | $14.67 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.93 | $15.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.90
Maine Turnpike
(31.7 mi)
$1.90
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$2
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.80 | $2.65 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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 Tuesday
Local time
5:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Gray, ME
21 mi in
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
4 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
52m 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 predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 84% of the journey utilizing major roads. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 31.7 miles on the Maine Turnpike, offering a consistent pace. The character of the drive is largely about efficient travel, transitioning from highway speeds on the Turnpike to navigating city streets like Washington Street as you approach your destination. Expect a practical, no-frills experience designed for getting from point A to point B effectively.
84% 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: 31.7 mi on Maine Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and Washington Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 1 / Route 1.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 41.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 1 / Route 1): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from West Scarborough, ME to Lewiston, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Augusta along the way.
Augusta
5 mi in
|
~8m
|
via I 95
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 52m. Total distance: 41.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.7 miles on Maine Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.90 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: near the start (US 1 / Route 1): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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