Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
62 mi
100 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lewiston, ME
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Appleton, ME
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The drive from Lewiston, ME to Appleton, ME covers 62 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maine Turnpike, Rockland Road, Sennebec Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 62 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
The drive from Lewiston, ME to Appleton, ME covers 62 miles and takes about 1h 27m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
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 early in the drive near ME 126 / Sabattus Street.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62 miles you will encounter 17 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 (ME 126 / Sabattus Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 22.5 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 24.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn sharp left onto ME 126 / Sabattus Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Litchfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Enter roundabout onto ME 9; ME 126 / Lewiston Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
At end of road, turn right onto ME 17 / Augusta Road
Navigation decision point
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lewiston, ME to Appleton, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Litchfield along the way.
Litchfield
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 21 mi | 22m |
| Rockland Road | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| Sennebec Road | 5.6 mi | 10m |
| Augusta Road | 5 mi | 7m |
| Augusta-Rockland Road | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Togus Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Heald Highway | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Windsor Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston, ME and Appleton, ME.
Start on this road
Turn sharp left onto ME 126
Turn left onto US 202
Turn left onto ME 196
Merge onto ME 196
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Alfred A Plourde Parkway
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 95
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Enter roundabout onto ME 9; ME 126
Continue on ME 9; ME 126
Continue on Cobbossee Avenue
Continue on Lewiston Road
Continue on Central Street
Turn straight onto Water Street
Turn left onto US 201
At end of road, turn right onto ME 27; ME 126
Turn left onto ME 226
Continue on ME 226
At end of road, turn right onto ME 17
Continue on ME 17
Continue on ME 17
Continue on ME 17
Continue on ME 17; ME 32
Continue on ME 17; ME 32
Continue on ME 17
Continue on ME 17
Continue on ME 17
Turn left onto Sennebec Road
Continue on Sennebec Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Sennebec Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31 mi from Lewiston, ME · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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.
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 31 miles from Lewiston, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Appleton, 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.
Regular Gas
$8.42 one way
$16.84 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $9.40 | $18.80 |
| premium | $4.15 | $10.13 | $20.26 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $9.15 | $18.31 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.26
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$1
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.51 | $2.98 |
| Efficient EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.68 | $3.97 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Lewiston on Saturday
Local time
5:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Late night in Appleton on Saturday
Local time
5:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
50°F
Chelsea, ME
31 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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