Belfast to Lewiston is 75.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 34 minutes via Belfast Augusta Road and US 202, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip primarily within Maine, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local driving experience with a significant number of turns, rather than a high-speed highway cruise. With a relatively short duration and modest fuel cost, this route is ideal for a quick transition between these two locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.7 miles from Belfast, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 46m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Belfast Augusta Road
17.6 mi
21m
US 202
12.8 mi
14m
North Belfast Avenue
9.1 mi
13m
Route 202
6.6 mi
7m
Main Street
5 mi
6m
Augusta Road
4.8 mi
5m
Belmont Avenue
4.4 mi
5m
Acadia Highway
4 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Belfast Augusta Road
— 17.6 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belfast, ME and Lewiston, ME.
1
Start on High Street
112 ft·6 sec·High Street
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.3 mi·44 sec·Main Street
3
Continue on Belmont Avenue
4.4 mi·5 min·Belmont Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on ME 3
4.8 mi·5 min·Augusta Road
5
Continue on ME 3
3.4 mi·3 min·Belfast Augusta Road East
6
Continue on ME 3
4.0 mi·4 min·Acadia Highway
7
Continue on ME 3
18 mi·21 min·Belfast Augusta Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 202; ME 3; ME 9
0.2 mi·16 sec·Belfast Road
9
Continue on US 202; ME 3; ME 9
8.1 mi·11 min·North Belfast Avenue
10
Turn left onto US 202; ME 9
1.0 mi·1 min·North Belfast Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
At end of road, turn left onto US 201; US 202; ME 9; ME 100
0.6 mi·52 sec·Bangor Street
12
Enter roundabout onto US 201; US 202; ME 17; ME 100
159 ft·3 sec·Memorial Drive
13
Continue on US 201; US 202; ME 17; ME 100
0.7 mi·1 min·Memorial Drive
14
Enter roundabout onto US 201; ME 27
401 ft·7 sec·State Street
15
Continue on US 201; ME 27
0.2 mi·19 sec·State Street
16
Turn right onto Capitol Street
0.8 mi·1 min·Capitol Street
17
Turn straight onto Armory Street
0.2 mi·20 sec·Armory Street
18
Turn left onto US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 100
3.7 mi·4 min·Western Avenue
19
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
13 mi·14 min·US 202; ME 11; ME 100
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.9 mi·1 min·US Route 202
21
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
2.7 mi·3 min·Route 202
22
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.6 mi·42 sec·US Route 202
23
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
3.8 mi·4 min·Route 202
24
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
4.5 mi·5 min·Main Street
25
Continue on US 202
0.1 mi·19 sec·Main Street
26
Turn slight right
157 ft·5 sec
27
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 1 hour 34 minute drive time, you have ample flexibility with departure. Leaving Belfast in the morning or early afternoon should allow you to reach Lewiston with plenty of daylight remaining. There are no designated stops in the data, so you can decide on any breaks as needed. Pay attention to the numerous turns indicated by the 'turn-heavy' profile, especially as you navigate the initial segments on Belfast Augusta Road. Your estimated fuel cost is around $12, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before setting out, as services might be more spaced out on local segments.
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 37.7 miles from Belfast, ME, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.6 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 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.7 miles or 46m 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 20m
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 Belfast, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Belfast, ME
This is one driving day of about 75.4 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Belfast, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Belfast Augusta Road for about 17.6 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 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 42.7 and 45.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
42.7 mi into trip|~53m in|US 202; ME 9 / North Belfast Avenue
Turn left onto US 202; ME 9 / North Belfast Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
43.7 mi into trip|~54m in|US 201; US 202; ME 9; ME 100 / Bangor Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 201; US 202; ME 9; ME 100 / Bangor Street
Navigation decision point
4
44.3 mi into trip|~55m in|US 201; US 202; ME 17; ME 100 / Memorial Drive
Enter roundabout onto US 201; US 202; ME 17; ME 100 / Memorial Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
45 mi into trip|~57m in|US 201; ME 27 / State Street
Enter roundabout onto US 201; ME 27 / State Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
45.3 mi into trip|~57m in|Capitol Street
Turn right onto Capitol Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.14 one way
$24.28 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$13.36
$26.71
premium
$4.86
$14.44
$28.88
diesel
$5.61
$16.65
$33.29
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
16 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Augusta Comfort Inn Civic Center - Tesla Supercharger
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.6
0
$7.92
$3.62
Efficient EV
18.9
0
$6.60
$3.02
EV Truck/SUV
30.2
0
$10.56
$4.83
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 18, 2026
Origin
Belfast, ME
Afternoon
in Belfast on Saturday
Local time
3:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lewiston, ME
Afternoon
in Lewiston on Saturday
Local time
3:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Partly Sunny
SE 5 to 15 mph2% chanceLive forecast
50°F
Augusta, ME
38 mi in
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
14 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 34m 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
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Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a 'turn-heavy local drive' feel, with only 28% of the journey on highways. The longest stretch you'll encounter without a turn is 17.6 miles along the Belfast Augusta Road. As you travel, you'll transition between local roads and sections of US 202, so be prepared for varying speed limits and the need for frequent adjustments. This isn't a route for setting speed records, but rather for a more engaged, connected driving experience.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Belfast Augusta Road is the longest continuous segment at about 17.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 42.7 miles in near US 202; ME 9 / North Belfast Avenue.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Belfast, ME to Lewiston, ME is easy. At 1h 34m with 28% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 42.7 miles (US 202; ME 9 / North Belfast Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 43.7 miles (US 201; US 202; ME 9; ME 100 / Bangor Street): Navigation decision point; at 44.3 miles (US 201; US 202; ME 17; ME 100 / Memorial Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 75.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Belfast, ME to Lewiston, ME covers 75.4 miles and takes about 1h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Belfast Augusta Road, US 202, North Belfast Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.7 miles from Belfast, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.14 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Belfast, ME to Lewiston, ME is easy. At 1h 34m with 28% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 42.7 miles (US 202; ME 9 / North Belfast Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 43.7 miles (US 201; US 202; ME 9; ME 100 / Bangor Street): Navigation decision point; at 44.3 miles (US 201; US 202; ME 17; ME 100 / Memorial Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Belfast, ME to Lewiston, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
