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Trip from Lewiston, ME to Belgrade, ME

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

47m

Distance

37.7 mi

61 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 44m ★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

Lewiston, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lewiston, ME to Belgrade, ME covers 37.7 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Sabattus Street, Main Street, Route 202 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.07 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

18.9 miles from Lewiston, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 47m drive with frequent turns across 37.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sabattus Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Lewiston, ME to Belgrade, ME is easy. At 47m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lewiston, ME to Belgrade, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Sabattus Street
Main Street
Route 202
US 202
Western Avenue
Old Winthrop Road
Leighton Road
Civic Center Drive

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Sabattus Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston, ME and Belgrade, ME.

1

Start on the route

69 ft · 10 sec · the route
2

Turn sharp left onto Sabattus Street

125 ft · 6 sec · Sabattus Street
3

Turn right onto Main Street

4.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street
4

Continue on Route 202

3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202
5

Continue on US Route 202

0.6 mi · 43 sec · US Route 202
6

Continue on Route 202

2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202
7

Continue on US Route 202

0.9 mi · 1 min · US Route 202
8

Continue on US 202

13 mi · 14 min · US 202
9

Continue on Western Avenue

2.5 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue
10

Turn left

417 ft · 8 sec
11

Turn straight onto Old Winthrop Road

525 ft · 13 sec · Old Winthrop Road
12

Turn left onto Leighton Road

2.8 mi · 4 min · Leighton Road
13

At the end of the road, turn left onto Civic Center Drive

2.4 mi · 3 min · Civic Center Drive
14

Continue on Belgrade Road

2.1 mi · 2 min · Belgrade Road
15

Continue on Augusta Road

2.4 mi · 3 min · Augusta Road
16

Turn left onto Depot Road

154 ft · 7 sec · Depot Road
17

Turn slight right

151 ft · 11 sec
18

Arrive at your 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 18.9 miles from Lewiston, ME, or about 23m into the drive.

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 37.7 miles or 47m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 18.9 miles or 23m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Belgrade, ME than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Lewiston, ME.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lewiston, ME

This is one driving day of about 37.7 miles and 47m.

At 37.7 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.9 mi from Lewiston, ME · 23m into the drive

town in Monmouthshire, Wales, UK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Monmouth, ME

19 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

Sidney, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Monmouth, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.9 miles from Lewiston, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Belgrade, ME

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Belgrade, ME if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.07 one way

$12.14 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $6.68 $13.36
premium $4.86 $7.22 $14.44
diesel $5.61 $8.32 $16.65

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.3 0 $3.96 $1.81
Efficient EV 9.4 0 $3.30 $1.51
EV Truck/SUV 15.1 0 $5.28 $2.41

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Lewiston, ME

Evening in Lewiston on Wednesday

Local time

5:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Belgrade, ME

Evening in Belgrade on Wednesday

Local time

5:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

35°F

Monmouth, ME

19 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

16 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

47m 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 Lewiston, ME to Belgrade, ME covers 37.7 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sabattus Street, Main Street, Route 202. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.9 miles from Lewiston, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.07 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 Lewiston, ME to Belgrade, ME is easy. At 47m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lewiston, ME to Belgrade, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lewiston, ME to Belgrade, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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