Origin
Cape Neddick, ME
Afternoon in Cape Neddick on Friday
Local time
12:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Trip from Cape Neddick, ME to Lewiston, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
76.9 mi
124 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cape Neddick, ME
Phil Evenden
Lewiston, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cape Neddick, ME to Lewiston, ME covers 76.9 miles and takes about 1h 29m 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, US Route 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 66.9 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 76.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 29m highway drive covering 76.9 miles, with most of the trip on Maine Turnpike and Washington Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 66.9 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 14 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 66.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and Washington Street. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 1 / US Route 1.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 76.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 (US 1 / US Route 1): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (Spur Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 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
|
US 1 / US Route 1
Turn right onto US 1 / US Route 1
Navigation decision point
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Spur Road
Turn right onto Spur Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
3.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
6
40.4 mi into trip
|
~46m 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
70.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m 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 Neddick, ME to Lewiston, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Augusta along the way.
Augusta
40.4 mi in
|
~46m
|
via I 95
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 66.9 mi | 1h 13m |
| Washington Street | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| US Route 1 | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Minot Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Court Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Spur Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hutchins Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 66.9 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Neddick, ME and Lewiston, ME.
1
Start on Hutchins Lane
44 ft
·
4 sec
·
Hutchins Lane
2
Turn right onto US 1
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
US Route 1
3
Turn right onto Spur Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Spur Road
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
5
Merge onto I 95
36 mi
·
39 min
·
Maine Turnpike
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Maine Turnpike
Toward I 95 North: Lewiston, Augusta
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
8.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Maine Turnpike
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn
9
At end of road, turn left onto US 202; ME 4
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Washington Street
10
Merge onto US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Minot Avenue
11
Turn right onto US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Court Street
12
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Main Street
13
Turn slight right
157 ft
·
5 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.4 mi from Cape Neddick, ME · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.4 miles from Cape Neddick, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Maine Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66.9 miles.
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
$12.38 one way
$24.76 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $13.62 | $27.24 |
| premium | $4.86 | $14.73 | $29.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.98 | $33.96 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.01
Maine Turnpike
(66.9 mi)
$4.01
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Tolls
$4
Total
$16
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.9 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 | 23.1 | 0 | $8.07 | $3.69 |
| Efficient EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.73 | $3.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.77 | $4.92 |
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.
Destination
Lewiston, ME
Afternoon in Lewiston on Friday
Local time
12:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 29m 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 Neddick, ME to Lewiston, ME covers 76.9 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, Washington Street, US Route 1. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.4 miles from Cape Neddick, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.38 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 76.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 (US 1 / US Route 1): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (Spur Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Cape Neddick, 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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