Origin
Lewiston, ME
Night in Lewiston on Thursday
Local time
9:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lewiston, ME to Oxford County, ME
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
52.2 mi
84 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
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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Oxford County, ME
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Lewiston, ME to Oxford County, ME covers 52.2 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Main Street, Mayville Road, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.9 miles on South Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.40 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 52.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m 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 1h 26m drive with frequent turns across 52.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 5.9 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 13 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 52.2 miles you will encounter 13 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 4.1 miles (Youngs Corner Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7.3 miles (Center Minot Hill Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
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
4
4.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
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Youngs Corner Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Youngs Corner Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
7.3 mi into trip
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~13m in
|
Center Minot Hill Road
At end of road, turn right onto Center Minot Hill Road
Navigation decision point
5
10 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
ME 119 / Woodman Hill Road
At end of road, turn right onto ME 119 / Woodman Hill Road
Navigation decision point
4
14.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
ME 119 / Paris Road
Keep slight left at fork onto ME 119 / Paris Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| Mayville Road | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| Park Street | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Bethel Road | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| Walker's Mills Road | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Paris Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Hebron Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— 5.9 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston, ME and Oxford County, 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
Continue on Mount Auburn Avenue
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Mount Auburn Avenue
8
Continue on Summer Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Summer Street
9
Keep slight left at fork onto Youngs Corner Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Youngs Corner Road
10
Continue on Jackson Hill Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Jackson Hill Road
11
At end of road, turn right onto Center Minot Hill Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Center Minot Hill Road
12
At end of road, turn right onto ME 119
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Woodman Hill Road
13
Turn left onto West Minot Road
165 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Minot Road
14
Turn straight onto ME 119
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Woodman Hill Road
15
Continue on ME 119
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Paris Road
16
Keep slight left at fork onto ME 119
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Paris Road
17
Continue on ME 119
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Hebron Road
18
Continue on ME 119
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Hebron Street
19
Continue on ME 119
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
East Main Street
20
Continue on ME 117; ME 119
359 ft
·
8 sec
·
Market Square
21
Continue on ME 26
432 ft
·
5 sec
·
High Street
22
Continue on ME 26
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Park Street
23
Continue on ME 26
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Bethel Road
24
Continue on ME 26
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
South Main Street
25
Continue on ME 26
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
·
Upper Main Street
26
Continue on ME 26
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
27
Continue on ME 26
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Walker's Mills Road
28
Turn right onto Parkway
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Parkway
29
At end of road, turn right onto US 2; ME 5; ME 26
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Mayville Road
30
Turn left onto Jims Drive
1.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Jims Drive
31
Turn right onto Lower Kates Road
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Lower Kates Road
32
Turn right onto Scribe Way
0.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Scribe Way
33
Arrive at destination
Scribe Way
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.1 mi from Lewiston, ME · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.1 miles from Lewiston, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Oxford County, ME
The final approach into Oxford County, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.40 one way
$16.81 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.25 | $18.49 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.00 | $19.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.53 | $23.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 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 | 15.7 | 0 | $5.48 | $2.51 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.57 | $2.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.31 | $3.34 |
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
Oxford County, ME
Night in Oxford County on Thursday
Local time
9:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
18 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 26m 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 Oxford County, ME covers 52.2 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, Mayville Road, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.1 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 $8.40 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 52.2 miles you will encounter 13 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 4.1 miles (Youngs Corner Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7.3 miles (Center Minot Hill Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Lewiston, ME to Oxford County, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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