Origin
Lewiston, ME
Afternoon in Lewiston on Saturday
Local time
4:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lewiston, ME to Belfast, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 35m
Distance
75.4 mi
121 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 28m
★
6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 39m
3 PM
1h 41m
5 PM
1h 49m
8 PM
1h 31m
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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Belfast, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lewiston, ME to Belfast, ME covers 75.4 miles and takes about 1h 35m 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 mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.14 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
37.7 miles from Lewiston, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sabattus Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Route 202 | — | — |
| US 202 | — | — |
| Western Avenue | — | — |
| Old Winthrop Road | — | — |
| Meadow Road | — | — |
| Armory Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Sabattus Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston, ME and Belfast, 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
·
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
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Belmont Avenue
29
Continue on Main Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Main Street
30
Turn right onto High Street
112 ft
·
2 sec
·
High Street
31
Arrive at your destination
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 37.7 miles from Lewiston, ME, or about 47m 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 17 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.7 miles or 47m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Belfast, 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 75.4 miles and 1h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Lewiston, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.7 miles from Lewiston, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.14 one way
$24.28 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $13.36 | $26.71 |
| premium | $4.86 | $14.44 | $28.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.65 | $33.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.92 | $3.62 |
| Efficient EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.60 | $3.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.2 | 0 | $10.56 | $4.83 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Belfast, ME
Afternoon in Belfast on Saturday
Local time
4:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Augusta, ME
38 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
7 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 35m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
75.4 mi in 1h 35m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Sabattus Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lewiston, ME to Belfast, ME is easy. At 1h 35m 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 Belfast, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 35m. Total distance: 75.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ME can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lewiston, ME to Belfast, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Belfast, ME before heading back.
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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