The drive from Berwick, ME to Lewiston, ME covers 76.3 miles and takes about 1h 37m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maine Turnpike, North Berwick Road, School Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.7 miles on Maine Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
38.1 miles from Berwick, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 51m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 76.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 37m highway drive covering 76.3 miles, with most of the trip on Maine Turnpike and North Berwick Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 54.7 miles on Maine Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Maine Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 54.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and North Berwick Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 9 / Saw Mill Hill.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 76.3 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 9 / Saw Mill Hill): Navigation decision point; at 14.4 miles (ME 109; ME 9 / Sanford Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|ME 9 / Saw Mill Hill
Turn left onto ME 9 / Saw Mill Hill
Navigation decision point
4
14.4 mi into trip|~24m in|ME 109; ME 9 / Sanford Road
At end of road, turn right onto ME 109; ME 9 / Sanford Road
Navigation decision point
4
14.9 mi into trip|~26m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
6
39.8 mi into trip|~53m 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
5
70.3 mi into trip|~1h 27m 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
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 Berwick, ME to Lewiston, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Augusta along the way.
Augusta
39.8 mi in|~53m|via I 95
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Maine Turnpike
54.7 mi
1h
North Berwick Road
5.2 mi
7m
School Street
4.6 mi
8m
Washington Street
4.2 mi
6m
Somersworth Road
2.6 mi
4m
Wells Street
1.5 mi
3m
Sanford Road
0.6 mi
1m
Minot Avenue
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 54.7 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwick, ME and Lewiston, ME.
1
Start on Rochester Street
52 ft·9 sec·Rochester Street
2
Turn left onto ME 9
196 ft·8 sec·Saw Mill Hill
3
Turn left onto ME 9
0.7 mi·1 min·School Street
4
Continue on ME 9
0.3 mi·43 sec·Somersworth Road
5
Continue on ME 9
3.9 mi·6 min·School Street
6
Continue on ME 9
2.2 mi·3 min·Somersworth Road
7
Turn left onto ME 9; ME 4
0.4 mi·1 min·Elm Street
8
Turn slight right onto ME 9
1.5 mi·3 min·Wells Street
9
Continue on ME 9
5.2 mi·7 min·North Berwick Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto ME 109; ME 9
0.6 mi·1 min·Sanford Road
11
Turn left
305 ft·9 sec
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
13
Merge onto I 95
24 mi·25 min·Maine Turnpike
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
22 mi·25 min·Maine Turnpike
Toward I 95 North: Lewiston, Augusta
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
8.1 mi·8 min·Maine Turnpike
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn
17
At end of road, turn left onto US 202; ME 4
4.2 mi·6 min·Washington Street
18
Merge onto US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
0.5 mi·40 sec·Minot Avenue
19
Turn right onto US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.4 mi·37 sec·Court Street
20
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.5 mi·41 sec·Main Street
21
Turn slight right
157 ft·5 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
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 38.1 miles from Berwick, ME, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.7 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 17 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.1 miles or 51m 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 21m
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 Berwick, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Berwick, ME
This is one driving day of about 76.3 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Berwick, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Maine Turnpike for about 54.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.1 mi from Berwick, ME
· 51m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.28 one way
$24.57 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$13.51
$27.03
premium
$4.86
$14.61
$29.22
diesel
$5.61
$16.85
$33.69
Estimated Tolls: $3.28
Maine Turnpike
(54.7 mi)$3.28
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.9
0
$8.01
$3.66
Efficient EV
19.1
0
$6.68
$3.05
EV Truck/SUV
30.5
0
$10.68
$4.88
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% 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 16, 2026
Origin
Berwick, ME
Night
in Berwick on Thursday
Local time
11:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lewiston, ME
Night
in Lewiston on Thursday
Local time
11:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live 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
8 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 37m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Berwick, ME to Lewiston, ME covers 76.3 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, North Berwick Road, School Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.1 miles from Berwick, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.28 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 76.3 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 9 / Saw Mill Hill): Navigation decision point; at 14.4 miles (ME 109; ME 9 / Sanford Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Berwick, ME to Lewiston, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Augusta along the way.
