The drive from Eddington, ME to Lewiston, ME covers 108.6 miles and takes about 2h 4m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, US 202, Route 202 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 72.3 miles on I 95.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.48 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
54.3 miles from Eddington, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 2m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 4m. Total distance: 108.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 2h 4m highway drive covering 108.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and US 202. The longest continuous stretch is about 72.3 miles on I 95.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 72.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and US 202. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near ME 9 Business; ME 178 / Main Road.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Eddington, ME to Lewiston, ME is easy. At 2h 4m with 87% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (ME 9 Business; ME 178 / Main Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|ME 9 Business; ME 178 / Main Road
Turn right onto ME 9 Business; ME 178 / Main Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
5.2 mi into trip|~8m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
6
7.5 mi into trip|~11m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Newport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 1A
Toward I 95 South: Newport
3
7.8 mi into trip|~12m in|I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
80.1 mi into trip|~1h 30m in
Take the exit toward US 202 West, ME 11 West, ME 17 West, ME 100 West: Winthrop
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 109B
Toward US 202 West, ME 11 West, ME 17 West, ME...
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
72.3 mi
1h 18m
US 202
12.8 mi
14m
Route 202
6.6 mi
7m
Main Road
5 mi
8m
Main Street
4.6 mi
5m
Western Avenue
2.8 mi
3m
US Route 202
1.6 mi
1m
I 395
1.3 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 72.3 mi, about 1h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eddington, ME and Lewiston, ME.
1
Start on ME 178
0.1 mi·16 sec·Riverside Drive
2
Turn right onto ME 9 Business; ME 178
5.0 mi·8 min·Main Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Turn left
1.0 mi·1 min
4
Continue on I 395; ME 15
1.3 mi·1 min·I 395; ME 15
5
Continue on I 395
148 ft·12 sec·I 395
Use the left lane.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·22 sec
Exit 1AToward I 95 South: Newport
7
Merge onto I 95
72 mi·1 hr 18 min·I 95
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 109BToward US 202 West, ME 11 West, ME 17 West, ME 100 West: Winthrop
9
Turn right onto US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 100
2.8 mi·3 min·Western Avenue
10
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
13 mi·14 min·US 202; ME 11; ME 100
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.9 mi·1 min·US Route 202
12
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
2.7 mi·3 min·Route 202
13
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.6 mi·42 sec·US Route 202
14
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
3.8 mi·4 min·Route 202
15
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
4.5 mi·5 min·Main Street
16
Continue on US 202
0.1 mi·19 sec·Main Street
17
Turn slight right
157 ft·5 sec
18
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 54.3 miles from Eddington, ME, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.3 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 24 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.3 miles or 1h 2m 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 41m
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 Eddington, 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 Eddington, ME
This is one driving day of about 108.6 miles and 2h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Eddington, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 72.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 54.3 mi from Eddington, ME
· 1h 2m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Frances Perkins National Monument
National Monument
Known as the first woman to hold a presidential cabinet position and the “Woman behind the New Deal,” Frances Perkins championed many labor rights that Americans enjoy today, including safety standard...
26 mi from route
~65 min detour
Free
near mile 78.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.48 one way
$34.97 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg38 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$19.24
$38.47
premium
$4.86
$20.80
$41.59
diesel
$5.61
$23.98
$47.96
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.6
0
$11.40
$5.21
Efficient EV
27.2
0
$9.50
$4.34
EV Truck/SUV
43.4
0
$15.20
$6.95
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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
Eddington, ME
Evening
in Eddington on Friday
Local time
6:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lewiston, ME
Evening
in Lewiston on Friday
Local time
6:49 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
3 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
2h 4m 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 Eddington, ME to Lewiston, ME covers 108.6 miles and takes about 2h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, US 202, Route 202. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54.3 miles from Eddington, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.48 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 Eddington, ME to Lewiston, ME is easy. At 2h 4m with 87% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (ME 9 Business; ME 178 / Main Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Eddington, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
