Origin
Lewiston, ME
Morning in Lewiston on Friday
Local time
7:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
36.7 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Bridgton, ME
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The drive from Lewiston, ME to Bridgton, ME covers 36.7 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Poland Spring Road, Roosevelt Trail, Bakerstown Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.1 miles on Poland Spring Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 36.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 58m drive with frequent turns across 36.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 126 / Sabattus Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lewiston, ME to Bridgton, ME is easy. At 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 2.7 miles (ME 11; ME 121 / Minot Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 10.4 miles (ME 11 / Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn sharp left onto ME 126 / Sabattus Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Turn right onto ME 11; ME 121 / Minot Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn sharp left onto ME 11 / Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
At end of road, turn right onto US 302; ME 11; ME 35 / Roosevelt Trail
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 302 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Poland Spring Road | 7.1 mi | 12m |
| Roosevelt Trail | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| Bakerstown Road | 5 mi | 8m |
| Portland Road | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Minot Avenue | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Court Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Mechanic Falls Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston, ME and Bridgton, ME.
Start on this road
Turn sharp left onto ME 126
Turn left onto US 202
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
Turn right onto ME 11; ME 121
Continue on ME 11; ME 121
Continue on ME 11; ME 121
Continue on ME 11; ME 121
Turn sharp left onto ME 11
Continue on ME 11
Continue on ME 11
Continue on ME 11
At end of road, turn right onto US 302; ME 11; ME 35
Continue on US 302
Turn left onto US 302
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.3 mi from Lewiston, ME · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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.
A short stop after about 36.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from Lewiston, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bridgton, ME if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$5.91 one way
$11.82 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.50 | $13.00 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.03 | $14.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.10 | $16.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.14 | $2.35 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Lewiston on Friday
Local time
7:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Bridgton on Friday
Local time
7:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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