The drive from Lewiston, ME to Kenduskeag, ME covers 104.7 miles and takes about 2h 14m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, US 202, Route 202 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57.5 miles on I 95.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.86 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
52.3 miles from Lewiston, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 14m. Total distance: 104.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 2h 14m highway drive covering 104.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and US 202. The longest continuous stretch is about 57.5 miles on I 95.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 57.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and US 202. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 126 / Sabattus Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 14m drive. You will face about 14 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; at 28.5 miles (Macomber Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 28.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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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
28.5 mi into trip|~33m in|Macomber Avenue
Turn right onto Macomber Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
28.8 mi into trip|~34m in
Take the exit toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor
6
29.1 mi into trip|~35m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I-95 North: Waterville, Bangor
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I-95 North: Waterville, Bangor
6
86.7 mi into trip|~1h 38m in
Take the exit toward ME 69, ME 143: Etna, Dixmont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 167
Toward ME 69, ME 143: Etna, Dixmont
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lewiston, ME and Kenduskeag, ME, road signs point toward Waterville, Bangor and Dixmont.
Waterville
28.8 mi in|~34m
Bangor
28.8 mi in|~34m
Dixmont
86.7 mi in|~1h 38m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
57.5 mi
1h 2m
US 202
12.8 mi
14m
Route 202
6.6 mi
7m
Main Street
4.4 mi
5m
Main Road
3.6 mi
5m
Wing Road
2.8 mi
6m
Plymouth Road
2.8 mi
4m
Western Avenue
2.6 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 57.5 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston, ME and Kenduskeag, ME.
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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
4.4 mi·5 min·Main Street
4
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
3.8 mi·4 min·Route 202
5
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.6 mi·42 sec·US Route 202
6
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
2.7 mi·3 min·Route 202
7
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.9 mi·1 min·US Route 202
8
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
13 mi·14 min·US 202; ME 11; ME 100
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
2.5 mi·3 min·Western Avenue
10
Turn left
416 ft·8 sec
11
Turn straight onto Old Winthrop Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Old Winthrop Road
12
Turn right onto Macomber Avenue
0.2 mi·54 sec·Macomber Avenue
13
Turn left onto US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 100
475 ft·8 sec·Western Avenue
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·19 sec
Toward I-95 North: Waterville, Bangor
16
Merge onto I 95
57 mi·1 hr 2 min·I 95
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 167Toward ME 69, ME 143: Etna, Dixmont
18
Turn right onto ME 69; ME 143
0.3 mi·38 sec·Dixmont Road
19
Turn right onto ME 69
2.8 mi·4 min·Plymouth Road
20
Continue on US 2; ME 100
3.6 mi·5 min·Main Road
21
Continue on US 2; ME 100
2.6 mi·3 min·Route 2
22
Turn left onto Annis Road
1.5 mi·3 min·Annis Road
23
Continue on Wing Road
2.8 mi·6 min·Wing Road
24
Turn right onto Kenduskeag Road
1.5 mi·3 min·Kenduskeag Road
25
Continue on Levant Road
2.3 mi·5 min·Levant Road
26
Turn right onto Stetson Road
275 ft·7 sec·Stetson Road
27
Arrive at destination
Stetson Road
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 52.3 miles from Lewiston, ME, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.5 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 23 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.3 miles or 1h 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kenduskeag, 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 104.7 miles and 2h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Lewiston, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 57.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.3 mi from Lewiston, ME
· 1h into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Frances Perkins National Monument
National Monument
Known as the first woman to hold a presidential cabinet position and the “Woman behind the New Deal,” Frances Perkins championed many labor rights that Americans enjoy today, including safety standard...
25 mi from route
~62 min detour
Free
near mile 28.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.86 one way
$33.71 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg37 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$18.55
$37.09
premium
$4.86
$20.05
$40.10
diesel
$5.61
$23.12
$46.23
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.4
0
$10.99
$5.03
Efficient EV
26.2
0
$9.16
$4.19
EV Truck/SUV
41.9
0
$14.66
$6.70
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Lewiston, ME
Evening
in Lewiston on Friday
Local time
7:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Kenduskeag, ME
Evening
in Kenduskeag on Friday
Local time
7:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Augusta, ME
52 mi in
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 14m 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 Kenduskeag, ME covers 104.7 miles and takes about 2h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, US 202, Route 202. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.3 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 $16.86 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 2h 14m drive. You will face about 14 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; at 28.5 miles (Macomber Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 28.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Lewiston, ME and Kenduskeag, ME, road signs point toward Waterville, Bangor and Dixmont.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Frances Perkins National Monument.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
