Origin
Fryeburg, ME
Morning in Fryeburg on Saturday
Local time
9:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fryeburg, 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 15m
Distance
51.5 mi
83 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fryeburg, ME
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Lewiston, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fryeburg, ME to Lewiston, ME covers 51.5 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North High Street, Poland Spring Road, Bridgton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.6 miles on North High Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 51.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 15m drive with frequent turns across 51.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North High Street is the longest continuous segment at about 7.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 15.5 miles in near US 302 / Portland Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 15m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 15.5 miles (US 302 / Portland Road): Navigation decision point; at 25 miles (ME 11 / Casco Road): Navigation decision point; at 41.2 miles (ME 11 / Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
15.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 302 / Portland Road
Turn right onto US 302 / Portland Road
Navigation decision point
3
25 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
ME 11 / Casco Road
Turn left onto ME 11 / Casco Road
Navigation decision point
4
41.2 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
ME 11 / Main Street
Keep slight right at fork onto ME 11 / Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
41.2 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
ME 11; ME 121 / Pleasant Street
Turn right onto ME 11; ME 121 / Pleasant Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North High Street | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| Poland Spring Road | 7.1 mi | 12m |
| Bridgton Road | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| Roosevelt Trail | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| Bakerstown Road | 5 mi | 8m |
| Portland Road | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| Minot Avenue | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| South Main Street | 2.8 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
North High Street
— 7.6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fryeburg, ME and Lewiston, ME.
1
Start on US 302; ME 113
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on US 302
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Bridgton Road
3
Continue on US 302
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
North High Street
4
Turn slight left onto US 302
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Main Street
5
Turn right onto US 302
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Portland Road
6
Continue on US 302
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Roosevelt Trail
7
Turn left onto ME 11
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Casco Road
8
Continue on ME 11
7.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Poland Spring Road
9
Continue on ME 11
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Bakerstown Road
10
Continue on ME 11
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
South Main Street
11
Keep slight right at fork onto ME 11
105 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
12
Turn right onto ME 11; ME 121
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Pleasant Street
13
Turn slight left onto ME 11; ME 121
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Lewiston Street
14
Continue on ME 11; ME 121
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Mechanic Falls Road
15
Continue on ME 11; ME 121
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Minot Avenue
16
Turn left onto Court Street
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Court Street
17
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Main Street
18
Turn slight right
157 ft
·
5 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.8 mi from Fryeburg, ME · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.8 miles from Fryeburg, 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
$8.29 one way
$16.58 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.12 | $18.24 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.86 | $19.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.37 | $22.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.41 | $2.47 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.51 | $2.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.21 | $3.30 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
9:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
35°F
Naples, ME
26 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.
Temperature spread
2 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 15m 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 Fryeburg, ME to Lewiston, ME covers 51.5 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North High Street, Poland Spring Road, Bridgton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.8 miles from Fryeburg, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.29 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 is a straightforward 1h 15m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 15.5 miles (US 302 / Portland Road): Navigation decision point; at 25 miles (ME 11 / Casco Road): Navigation decision point; at 41.2 miles (ME 11 / Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Fryeburg, 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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