Origin
Camden, ME
Night in Camden on Sunday
Local time
9:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Camden, ME to Lewiston, ME
Drive Time
1h 32m
Distance
67.3 mi
108 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 25m
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6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 45m
8 PM
1h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lewiston, ME
Meri Verbina
Trip Overview
The drive from Camden, ME to Lewiston, ME covers 67.3 miles and takes about 1h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Elm Street, Commercial Street, West Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.77 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
33.7 miles from Camden, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 32m drive with frequent turns across 67.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Elm Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Camden, ME to Lewiston, ME is easy. At 1h 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Camden, ME to Lewiston, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Commercial Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rockland Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Heald Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rockland Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Augusta Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Elm Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camden, ME and Lewiston, ME.
1
Start on Bay View Street
23 ft
·
6 sec
·
Bay View Street
2
Turn left onto Elm Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Elm Street
3
Continue on Commercial Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Commercial Street
4
Turn right onto West Street
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
West Street
5
Turn right onto Rockland Street
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Rockland Street
6
Continue on Main Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
7
Continue on Heald Highway
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Heald Highway
8
Continue on Rockland Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Rockland Road
9
Continue on Augusta Road
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Augusta Road
10
Continue on Rockland Road
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Rockland Road
11
Continue on Augusta-Rockland Road
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Augusta-Rockland Road
12
Continue on Augusta Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Augusta Road
13
Continue on Eastern Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Eastern Avenue
14
Continue on Augusta Road
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Augusta Road
15
Turn left onto Togus Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Togus Road
16
Continue on Windsor Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Windsor Street
17
Turn right onto Water Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Water Street
18
Turn left onto Bridge Street
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Bridge Street
19
Turn right onto Water Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
20
Continue on Central Street
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Central Street
21
Continue on Lewiston Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Lewiston Road
22
Continue on Cobbossee Avenue
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Cobbossee Avenue
23
Continue on Lewiston Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Lewiston Road
24
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lewiston Road
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lewiston Road
25
Exit the rotary onto Lewiston Road
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Lewiston Road
26
Take the ramp left toward I-95
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I-95
27
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Maine Turnpike
28
Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
20 mi
·
20 min
·
Maine Turnpike
29
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
30
Keep slight right
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
31
Turn straight onto Alfred A Plourde Parkway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Alfred A Plourde Parkway
32
Take the ramp straight
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
33
Merge slight left onto Lisbon Street
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Lisbon Street
34
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
35
Turn slight right
157 ft
·
6 sec
36
Arrive at your 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 33.7 miles from Camden, ME, or about 46m into the drive.
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 67.3 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.7 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 18m
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 Camden, 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 Camden, ME
This is one driving day of about 67.3 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Camden, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.7 mi from Camden, ME · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 67.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.7 miles from Camden, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lewiston, ME
The final approach into Lewiston, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lewiston, ME.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.77 one way
$21.55 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $11.81 | $23.62 |
| premium | $4.83 | $12.79 | $25.58 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.95 | $29.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.07 | $3.23 |
| Efficient EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.89 | $2.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.42 | $4.31 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Lewiston, ME
Night in Lewiston on Sunday
Local time
9:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
43°F
Brunswick, ME
34 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
1 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 32m 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 Camden, ME to Lewiston, ME covers 67.3 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Elm Street, Commercial Street, West Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.7 miles from Camden, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.77 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 Camden, ME to Lewiston, ME is easy. At 1h 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Camden, ME to Lewiston, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Camden, ME to Lewiston, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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