Origin
Lewiston, ME
Late night in Lewiston on Saturday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lewiston, ME to Farmington, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
45.4 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lewiston, ME
Wikimedia Commons
Farmington, ME
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Lewiston, ME to Farmington, ME covers 45.4 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Auburn Road, Main Street, Federal Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.7 miles on Auburn Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 45.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 59m drive with frequent turns across 45.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Auburn Road is the longest continuous segment at about 12.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 126 / Sabattus Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 45.4 miles you will encounter 10 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 2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (ME 4 / Center Street): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
ME 126 / Sabattus Street
Turn sharp left onto ME 126 / Sabattus Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
6
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
ME 4 / Center Street
Merge onto ME 4 / Center Street
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
28.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
ME 4; ME 17 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto ME 4; ME 17 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
44.7 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
US 2; ME 4; ME 43 / Intervale Road
Keep slight left at fork onto US 2; ME 4; ME 43 / Intervale Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn Road | 12.7 mi | 14m |
| Main Street | 9.8 mi | 12m |
| Federal Road | 9.5 mi | 10m |
| US Route 2 East | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Wilton Road | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Turner Road | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Center Street | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| United States Highway 2 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Auburn Road
— 12.7 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston, ME and Farmington, ME.
1
Start on this road
70 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn sharp left onto ME 126
123 ft
·
5 sec
·
Sabattus Street
3
Turn right onto US 202
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
5
Turn straight onto Russell Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Russell Street
6
Continue on Mount Auburn Avenue
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Mount Auburn Avenue
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
8
Turn right
112 ft
·
5 sec
9
Merge onto ME 4
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Street
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on ME 4
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Turner Road
11
Continue on ME 4
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Auburn Road
12
Continue on ME 4
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Federal Road
13
Continue on ME 4
510 ft
·
11 sec
·
Bridge Street
14
At end of road, turn left onto ME 4; ME 17
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Main Street
15
Merge onto US 2; ME 4
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
United States Highway 2
16
Continue on US 2; ME 4
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
US Route 2 East
17
Continue on US 2; ME 4
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Wilton Road
18
Continue on US 2; ME 4; ME 43
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Bridge Street
19
Keep slight left at fork onto US 2; ME 4; ME 43
238 ft
·
11 sec
·
Intervale Road
20
Continue on ME 4; ME 27; ME 43
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Turn right onto ME 43
26 ft
·
0 sec
·
Broadway
22
Arrive at destination
ME 43
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.7 mi from Lewiston, ME · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.7 miles from Lewiston, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Farmington, ME
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Farmington, 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
$7.31 one way
$14.62 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.04 | $16.08 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.69 | $17.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.02 | $20.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.97 | $1.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.36 | $2.91 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Farmington, ME
Late night in Farmington on Saturday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Livermore, ME
23 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
17 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
59m 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 Farmington, ME covers 45.4 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Auburn Road, Main Street, Federal Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.7 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 $7.31 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 45.4 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (ME 126 / Sabattus Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (ME 4 / Center Street): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Lewiston, ME to Farmington, 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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Farmington, ME
More trips to Farmington, ME
Explore more options from Lewiston, ME or browse trips ending in Farmington, ME.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse ME road trips.