Origin
Lewiston, ME
Late night in Lewiston on Monday
Local time
2:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lewiston, ME to Machias, ME
Drive Time
3h 51m
Distance
172.5 mi
278 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 39m
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6 AM
3h 52m
8 AM
4h 17m
10 AM
4h 1m
12 PM
3h 58m
3 PM
4h 2m
5 PM
4h 16m
8 PM
3h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lewiston, ME
Meri Verbina
Trip Overview
The drive from Lewiston, ME to Machias, ME covers 172.5 miles and takes about 3h 51m 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 $27.61 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
86.2 miles from Lewiston, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 51m drive with frequent turns across 172.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 56 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 Machias, ME is easy. At 3h 51m 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 Machias, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sabattus Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 202 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 202 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Western Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Winthrop Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Meadow Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Armory Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Sabattus Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston, ME and Machias, 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
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Winthrop Road
12
Turn right onto Meadow Road
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Meadow Road
13
Turn left onto Western Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Western Avenue
14
Turn right onto Armory Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Armory Street
15
Continue on Capitol Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Capitol Street
16
Turn left onto State Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
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State Street
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Memorial Circle
30 ft
·
1 sec
·
Memorial Circle
18
Exit the rotary onto Memorial Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Memorial Drive
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Cony Circle
220 ft
·
4 sec
·
Cony Circle
20
Exit the rotary onto Bangor Street
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Bangor Street
21
Turn right onto North Belfast Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Belfast Avenue
22
Continue on North Belfast Avenue
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
North Belfast Avenue
23
Continue on Belfast Road
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Belfast Road
24
Continue on Route 3
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Route 3
25
Continue on Acadia Highway
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Acadia Highway
26
Continue on Belfast Augusta Road West
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Belfast Augusta Road West
27
Continue on Augusta Road
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Augusta Road
28
Continue on Belmont Avenue
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Belmont Avenue
29
Take the exit left
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
30
Merge slight left onto Route 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 1
31
Continue on Searsport Avenue
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Searsport Avenue
32
Continue on West Main Street
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
West Main Street
33
Keep slight right to continue on East Main Street
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
East Main Street
34
Continue on US Highway 1
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 1
35
Continue on Route 1
509 ft
·
12 sec
·
Route 1
36
Continue on Route 1
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 1
37
Continue on Acadia Highway
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Acadia Highway
38
Continue on Bucksport Road
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Bucksport Road
39
Continue on West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
West Main Street
40
Turn right onto Water Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
41
Turn left onto Foster Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Foster Street
42
Turn right onto High Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
High Street
43
Turn left
31 mi
·
45 min
44
Turn right onto Bridge Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Bridge Street
45
Continue on Kennedy Highway
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Kennedy Highway
46
Continue on US Highway 1A
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 1A
47
Continue on Kennedy Highway
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Kennedy Highway
48
Continue on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Main Street
49
Continue on Route 1
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Route 1
50
Continue on Harrington Road
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Harrington Road
51
Continue on Outer Dublin Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Outer Dublin Street
52
Continue on Dublin Street
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Dublin Street
53
Turn left onto Colonial Way
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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Colonial Way
54
Turn right onto Broadway
404 ft
·
10 sec
·
Broadway
55
Turn right onto Court Street
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
Court Street
56
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 86.2 miles from Lewiston, ME, or about 1h 55m 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 80 miles or 1h 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86.2 miles or 1h 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Machias, 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 172.5 miles and 3h 51m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 86.2 mi from Lewiston, ME · 1h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
86 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 86.2 miles from Lewiston, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Machias, ME
The final approach into Machias, 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 Machias, 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
$27.61 one way
$55.23 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
60 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $30.27 | $60.54 |
| premium | $4.83 | $32.79 | $65.58 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $38.32 | $76.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.8 | 0 | $18.11 | $8.28 |
| Efficient EV | 43.1 | 0 | $15.09 | $6.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 69 | 0 | $24.15 | $11.04 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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
Machias, ME
Late night in Machias on Monday
Local time
2:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
43°F
Brunswick, ME
86 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
3 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
3h 51m 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 Machias, ME covers 172.5 miles and takes about 3h 51m 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 86.2 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 $27.61 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Lewiston, ME to Machias, ME is easy. At 3h 51m 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 Machias, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lewiston, ME to Machias, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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