Origin
Lewiston, ME
Afternoon in Lewiston on Friday
Local time
3:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Lewiston, ME to Solon, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 43m
Distance
83.2 mi
134 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 36m
★
6 AM
1h 44m
8 AM
1h 59m
10 AM
1h 49m
12 PM
1h 47m
3 PM
1h 50m
5 PM
1h 58m
8 PM
1h 39m
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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Solon, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lewiston, ME to Solon, ME covers 83.2 miles and takes about 1h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, South Main Street, US 202 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.9 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.39 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
41.6 miles from Lewiston, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 43m. Total distance: 83.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Lewiston, ME to Solon, ME covers 83.2 miles and takes about 1h 43m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 29 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 23.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 126 / Sabattus Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 83.2 miles you will encounter 16 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 28.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 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
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ME 126 / Sabattus Street
Turn sharp left onto ME 126 / Sabattus Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
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
53.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward US 201: Fairfield, Skowhegan
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 133
Toward US 201: Fairfield, Skowhegan
5
53.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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 Solon, ME, road signs point toward Waterville, Bangor and Skowhegan.
Waterville
28.8 mi in
|
~34m
Bangor
28.8 mi in
|
~34m
Skowhegan
53.2 mi in
|
~1h 2m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 23.9 mi | 26m |
| South Main Street | 13.3 mi | 15m |
| US 202 | 12.8 mi | 14m |
| Skowhegan Road | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| Waterville Road | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| Route 202 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Western Avenue | 2.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 23.9 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston, ME and Solon, 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
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
24 mi
·
26 min
·
I 95
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 133
Toward US 201: Fairfield, Skowhegan
18
Keep slight right at fork
108 ft
·
2 sec
19
Merge onto US 201
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Skowhegan Road
20
Continue on US 201
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Waterville Road
21
Turn right onto US 2; US 201
206 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
22
Continue on US 2; US 201
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Island Avenue
23
Continue on US 2; US 201
375 ft
·
15 sec
·
Water Street
24
Take the exit
132 ft
·
9 sec
25
Turn left onto US 2; US 201
431 ft
·
16 sec
·
Commercial Street
26
Turn right onto US 201
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Madison Avenue
27
Continue on US 201
13 mi
·
15 min
·
South Main Street
28
Turn right onto Pleasant Street
352 ft
·
9 sec
·
Pleasant Street
29
Arrive at destination
Pleasant Street
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 41.6 miles from Lewiston, ME, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.9 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 18 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.6 miles or 49m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Solon, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Lewiston, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lewiston, ME
This is one driving day of about 83.2 miles and 1h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 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 23.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.6 mi from Lewiston, ME · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.6 miles from Lewiston, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Solon, ME
The final approach into Solon, 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
$13.39 one way
$26.79 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $14.74 | $29.47 |
| premium | $4.86 | $15.93 | $31.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.37 | $36.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25 | 0 | $8.74 | $3.99 |
| Efficient EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.28 | $3.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.3 | 0 | $11.65 | $5.32 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Solon, ME
Afternoon in Solon on Friday
Local time
3:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
35°F
Sidney, ME
42 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
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 43m 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 Solon, ME covers 83.2 miles and takes about 1h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, South Main Street, US 202. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.6 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 $13.39 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 83.2 miles you will encounter 16 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 28.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Lewiston, ME and Solon, ME, road signs point toward Waterville, Bangor and Skowhegan.
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.
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