The drive from Kittery Point, ME to Lewiston, ME covers 81.5 miles and takes about 1h 38m 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, Whipple Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 71.9 miles on Maine Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.12 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
40.8 miles from Kittery Point, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 50m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 81.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 38m highway drive covering 81.5 miles, with most of the trip on Maine Turnpike and Washington Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 71.9 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 18 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 71.9 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 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.7 miles in near I 95 / Maine Turnpike.
Driving Effort5/10
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 81.5 miles you will encounter 7 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 3.7 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 45.1 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 67.5 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
3.7 mi into trip|~10m in|I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Merge onto I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
45.1 mi into trip|~54m 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
4
67.5 mi into trip|~1h 20m in|I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
75.6 mi into trip|~1h 28m 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
4
80.6 mi into trip|~1h 36m in|US 202; ME 11; ME 100 / Court Street
Turn right onto US 202; ME 11; ME 100 / Court Street
Navigation decision point
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 Kittery Point, ME to Lewiston, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Augusta along the way.
Augusta
45.1 mi in|~54m|via I 95
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Maine Turnpike
71.9 mi
1h 18m
Washington Street
4.2 mi
6m
Whipple Road
1.1 mi
3m
Pepperrell Road
0.7 mi
1m
Rogers Road
0.6 mi
1m
Minot Avenue
0.5 mi
<1m
Main Street
0.5 mi
<1m
Shapleigh Road
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 71.9 mi, about 1h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kittery Point, ME and Lewiston, ME.
1
Start on ME 103
0.7 mi·1 min·Pepperrell Road
2
Continue on ME 103
1.1 mi·3 min·Whipple Road
3
Continue on ME 236
0.4 mi·1 min·Shapleigh Road
4
Continue on ME 236
0.5 mi·1 min·Rogers Road
5
Continue on Rogers Road
0.1 mi·25 sec·Rogers Road
6
Turn slight right onto US 1
502 ft·17 sec·State Road
7
Continue on US 1
0.1 mi·19 sec·Route 1
8
Take the ramp
0.6 mi·1 min
9
Merge onto I 95
41 mi·44 min·Maine Turnpike
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
22 mi·25 min·Maine Turnpike
Toward I 95 North: Lewiston, Augusta
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
8.1 mi·8 min·Maine Turnpike
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn
13
At end of road, turn left onto US 202; ME 4
4.2 mi·6 min·Washington Street
14
Merge onto US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
0.5 mi·40 sec·Minot Avenue
15
Turn right onto US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.4 mi·37 sec·Court Street
16
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.5 mi·41 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 40.8 miles from Kittery Point, ME, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.9 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 18 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.8 miles or 50m 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 22m
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 Kittery Point, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Kittery Point, ME
This is one driving day of about 81.5 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Kittery Point, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Maine Turnpike for about 71.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.8 mi from Kittery Point, ME
· 50m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.12 one way
$26.24 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$14.44
$28.87
premium
$4.86
$15.61
$31.21
diesel
$5.61
$17.99
$35.99
Estimated Tolls: $4.32
Maine Turnpike
(71.9 mi)$4.32
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
$13
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.5
0
$8.56
$3.91
Efficient EV
20.4
0
$7.13
$3.26
EV Truck/SUV
32.6
0
$11.41
$5.22
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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 Dec 19, 2023
Origin
Kittery Point, ME
Morning
in Kittery Point on Friday
Local time
9:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lewiston, ME
Morning
in Lewiston on Friday
Local time
9:25 AM
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
5 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 38m 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 Kittery Point, ME to Lewiston, ME covers 81.5 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, Washington Street, Whipple Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.8 miles from Kittery Point, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.12 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 81.5 miles you will encounter 7 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 3.7 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 45.1 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 67.5 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Kittery Point, ME to Lewiston, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Augusta along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
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