Origin
Friendship, ME
Morning in Friendship on Friday
Local time
11:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
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Trip from Friendship, 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 46m
Distance
66.4 mi
107 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 38m
★
6 AM
1h 46m
8 AM
2h 2m
10 AM
1h 52m
12 PM
1h 50m
3 PM
1h 53m
5 PM
2h 1m
8 PM
1h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Friendship, ME
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Lewiston, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Friendship, ME to Lewiston, ME covers 66.4 miles and takes about 1h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maine Turnpike, Friendship Road, Augusta Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.6 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.69 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
33.2 miles from Friendship, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 46m. Total distance: 66.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Friendship, ME to Lewiston, ME covers 66.4 miles and takes about 1h 46m, 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 35 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 20.6 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 around 9.9 miles in near US 1 / Atlantic Highway.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.4 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: at 9.9 miles (US 1 / Atlantic Highway): Navigation decision point; at 24.4 miles (ME 17; ME 32 / Rockland Road): Navigation decision point; at 38.1 miles (ME 9; ME 27; ME 126 / Bridge Street): 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.
5
9.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 1 / Atlantic Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 1 / Atlantic Highway
Navigation decision point
4
24.4 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
ME 17; ME 32 / Rockland Road
At end of road, turn left onto ME 17; ME 32 / Rockland Road
Navigation decision point
5
38.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
ME 9; ME 27; ME 126 / Bridge Street
Turn left onto ME 9; ME 27; ME 126 / Bridge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
42.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Take the ramp toward I-95
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Exit 102
Toward I-95
5
63.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 41m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 20.6 mi | 22m |
| Friendship Road | 7 mi | 16m |
| Augusta Road | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| Waldoboro Road | 6.1 mi | 12m |
| Winslows Mills Road | 5.8 mi | 10m |
| Augusta-Rockland Road | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Togus Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Lisbon Street | 2.5 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 20.6 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Friendship, ME and Lewiston, ME.
1
Start on Harbor Road
35 ft
·
4 sec
·
Harbor Road
2
Turn left onto ME 220
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Waldoboro Road
3
Continue on ME 220
7.0 mi
·
16 min
·
Friendship Road
4
Continue on Jefferson Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto US 1
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Atlantic Highway
6
Turn slight right onto ME 32
5.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Winslows Mills Road
7
Continue on ME 32
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Waldoboro Road
8
Turn right onto ME 32
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Augusta Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto ME 17; ME 32
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockland Road
10
Continue on ME 17; ME 32
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Augusta-Rockland Road
11
Continue on ME 17
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Augusta Road
12
Continue on ME 17
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Eastern Avenue
13
Continue on ME 17
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Augusta Road
14
Turn left onto ME 226
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Togus Road
15
Continue on ME 226
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Windsor Street
16
Turn right onto ME 27; ME 126
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Water Street
17
Turn left onto ME 9; ME 27; ME 126
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Bridge Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Turn right onto Water Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
19
Continue on Central Street
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Central Street
20
Continue on Lewiston Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Lewiston Road
21
Continue on Cobbossee Avenue
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
Cobbossee Avenue
22
Continue on Lewiston Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Lewiston Road
23
Enter roundabout onto ME 9; ME 126
120 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lewiston Road
24
Continue on ME 9; ME 126
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Lewiston Road
25
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 102
Toward I-95
26
Merge onto I 95
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Maine Turnpike
27
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
20 mi
·
20 min
·
Maine Turnpike
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
29
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
30
Turn straight onto Alfred A Plourde Parkway
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Alfred A Plourde Parkway
31
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
32
Merge onto ME 196
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Lisbon Street
33
Turn right onto US 202
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Main Street
34
Turn slight right
157 ft
·
5 sec
35
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 33.2 miles from Friendship, ME, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.6 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 15 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.2 miles or 1h 3m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lewiston, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Friendship, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Friendship, ME
This is one driving day of about 66.4 miles and 1h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Friendship, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Maine Turnpike for about 20.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.2 mi from Friendship, ME · 1h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.2 miles from Friendship, 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
$10.69 one way
$21.38 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.76 | $23.52 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.72 | $25.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.66 | $29.32 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.23
Maine Turnpike
(20.6 mi)
$1.23
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
$11
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.97 | $3.19 |
| Efficient EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.81 | $2.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.30 | $4.25 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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 Friday
Local time
11:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Chelsea, ME
33 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
7 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 46m 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 Friendship, ME to Lewiston, ME covers 66.4 miles and takes about 1h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, Friendship Road, Augusta Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.2 miles from Friendship, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.69 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 66.4 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: at 9.9 miles (US 1 / Atlantic Highway): Navigation decision point; at 24.4 miles (ME 17; ME 32 / Rockland Road): Navigation decision point; at 38.1 miles (ME 9; ME 27; ME 126 / Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Friendship, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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