Origin
Cape Elizabeth, ME
Morning in Cape Elizabeth on Saturday
Local time
7:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Lewiston, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
42.7 mi
69 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cape Elizabeth, ME
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Lewiston, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Lewiston, ME covers 42.7 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maine Turnpike, Washington Street, Ocean House Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.2 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.87 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 42.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Lewiston, ME covers 42.7 miles and takes about 1h 3m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 29 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 22.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Two Lights Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.7 miles you will encounter 15 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 (Two Lights Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles (ME 26; ME 100 / Washington Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Two Lights Road
Turn left onto Two Lights Road
Navigation decision point
5
11.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
ME 26; ME 100 / Washington Avenue
Turn left onto ME 26; ME 100 / Washington Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
14.2 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
14.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight right at fork 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
36.7 mi into trip
|
~54m 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 Cape Elizabeth, ME to Lewiston, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Augusta along the way.
Augusta
14.3 mi in
|
~30m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 22.2 mi | 23m |
| Washington Street | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Ocean House Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Forest Avenue | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Auburn Street | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Two Lights Road | 1.6 mi | 6m |
| Casco Bay Bridge | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| High Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 22.2 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Elizabeth, ME and Lewiston, ME.
1
Start on this road
182 ft
·
19 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Two Lights Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Two Lights Road
3
Keep slight right at fork onto Two Lights Road
1.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Two Lights Road
4
Continue on Two Lights Road
111 ft
·
5 sec
·
Two Lights Road
5
Turn right onto ME 77
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Ocean House Road
6
Continue on ME 77
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Ocean House Street
7
Continue on ME 77
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Ocean Street
8
Continue on ME 77
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Ocean House Street
9
Turn left onto ME 77
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Broadway
10
Continue on ME 77
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Casco Bay Bridge
11
Turn straight onto ME 77
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
York Street
12
Turn left onto ME 77
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
13
Continue on ME 100
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Forest Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Take the exit
200 ft
·
9 sec
15
Turn slight right onto ME 100
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Allen Avenue
16
Turn left onto ME 26; ME 100
262 ft
·
7 sec
·
Washington Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on ME 26; ME 100
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Auburn Street
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on ME 26; ME 100
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Gray Road
19
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
Use the left lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 95 North: Lewiston, Augusta
21
Merge onto I 95
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Maine Turnpike
22
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
8.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Maine Turnpike
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn
24
At end of road, turn left onto US 202; ME 4
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Washington Street
25
Merge onto US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Minot Avenue
26
Turn right onto US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Court Street
27
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Main Street
28
Turn slight right
157 ft
·
5 sec
29
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.3 mi from Cape Elizabeth, ME · 38m into the drive
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 42.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.3 miles from Cape Elizabeth, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.87 one way
$13.75 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.56 | $15.13 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.18 | $16.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.43 | $18.86 |
Estimated Tolls: $8.34
Bay Bridge
$7.00
Maine Turnpike
(22.2 mi)
$1.34
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$8
Total
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.98 | $2.73 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Morning in Lewiston on Saturday
Local time
7:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Portland, 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.
Road read
1h 3m 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 Cape Elizabeth, ME to Lewiston, ME covers 42.7 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, Washington Street, Ocean House Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.3 miles from Cape Elizabeth, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.87 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 42.7 miles you will encounter 15 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 (Two Lights Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles (ME 26; ME 100 / Washington Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Lewiston, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Augusta along the way.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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