Origin
Lewiston, ME
Late night in Lewiston on Wednesday
Local time
5:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lewiston, ME to Boothbay Harbor, ME
Data updated 1 second ago
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
50.5 mi
81 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
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6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
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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Boothbay Harbor, ME
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
This 50.5-mile drive from Lewiston to Boothbay Harbor, Maine, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 22 minutes. It's an ideal one-day excursion, allowing you to focus on your destination without the need for an overnight stay. The estimated fuel cost is around $8, making it an economical choice. You'll primarily navigate Lisbon Street and ME 24 before joining Route 1. This route offers a mixed driving experience, fitting well within the Northeast region, and provides a pleasant journey to the coast.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
25.2 miles from Lewiston, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 38m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 30% of your journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.9 miles along Lisbon Street, offering a chance to settle into a rhythm. As you transition from Lisbon Street to ME 24 and then Route 1, the road character will likely change, moving from more local thoroughfares to potentially busier stretches as you near the coast. This variety in road type keeps the driving engaging without being overly demanding.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lisbon Street is the longest continuous segment at about 10.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 126 / Sabattus Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 22m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 126 / Sabattus Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; near the start (US 202 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.6 miles (ME 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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ME 126 / Sabattus Street
Turn sharp left onto ME 126 / Sabattus Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 202 / Main Street
Turn left onto US 202 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
8
19.6 mi into trip
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~30m in
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ME 24
Keep slight left at fork onto ME 24 toward US 1 North: Cooks Corner, Bath
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right / right lanes.
Toward US 1 North: Cooks Corner, Bath
4
48.7 mi into trip
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~1h 17m in
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ME 27 / Wiscasset Road
Enter roundabout onto ME 27 / Wiscasset Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
50.5 mi into trip
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~1h 22m in
Turn left
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 Lewiston, ME to Boothbay Harbor, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Bath along the way.
Bath
19.6 mi in
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~30m
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via ME 24
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lisbon Street | 10.9 mi | 14m |
| ME 24 | 7.9 mi | 11m |
| Route 1 | 6 mi | 8m |
| Lewiston Road | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| Wiscasset Road | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| Boothbay Road | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Bath Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Lisbon Street
— 10.9 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston, ME and Boothbay Harbor, ME.
1
Start on this road
70 ft
·
10 sec
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this road
2
Turn sharp left onto ME 126
123 ft
·
4 sec
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Sabattus Street
3
Turn left onto US 202
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
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Main Street
4
Turn left onto ME 196
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Canal Street
5
Merge onto ME 196
11 mi
·
14 min
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Lisbon Street
6
Continue on ME 196
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Lewiston Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on ME 196
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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Route 196
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Continue on ME 196; ME 24
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
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Brunswick-Topsham Bypass
9
Keep slight left at fork onto ME 24
7.9 mi
·
11 min
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ME 24
Toward US 1 North: Cooks Corner, Bath
Use the straight / slight right / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 1
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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Main Street
11
Continue on US 1
4.9 mi
·
6 min
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Route 1
12
Continue on US 1
4.0 mi
·
7 min
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Bath Road
13
Continue on US 1; ME 27
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
14
Continue on US 1; ME 27
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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Route 1
15
Turn slight right onto ME 27
4.7 mi
·
7 min
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Boothbay Road
16
Continue on ME 27
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Wiscasset Road
17
Enter roundabout onto ME 27
73 ft
·
1 sec
·
Wiscasset Road
18
Continue on ME 27
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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Wiscasset Road
19
Continue on ME 27
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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Townsend Avenue
20
Turn slight right onto ME 27
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Oak Street
21
Turn left
95 ft
·
6 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of this 1-hour, 22-minute trip, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits you best, perhaps aiming to arrive at Boothbay Harbor mid-morning. With only 50.5 miles to cover, you probably won't need extensive rest stops, but there are opportunities to pull over if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is only $8 for the entire trip, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. A good tip for this route is to pay attention to the transition onto Route 1, as it can become quite busy, especially during peak tourist seasons.
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 25.2 miles from Lewiston, ME, or about 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.9 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 50.5 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 25.2 miles or 38m 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 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Boothbay Harbor, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lewiston, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lewiston, ME
This is one driving day of about 50.5 miles and 1h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lewiston, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Lisbon Street for about 10.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.2 mi from Lewiston, ME · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 50.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.2 miles from Lewiston, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Boothbay Harbor, ME
The final approach into Boothbay Harbor, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Boothbay Harbor, ME.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.13 one way
$16.26 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.94 | $17.89 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.67 | $19.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.15 | $22.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 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 | 15.1 | 0 | $5.30 | $2.42 |
| Efficient EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.07 | $3.23 |
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
Boothbay Harbor, ME
Late night in Boothbay Harbor on Wednesday
Local time
5:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 22m 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 Boothbay Harbor, ME covers 50.5 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lisbon Street, ME 24, Route 1. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.2 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 $8.13 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 22m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 126 / Sabattus Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; near the start (US 202 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.6 miles (ME 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Lewiston, ME to Boothbay Harbor, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Bath along the way.
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