Drive Time
4h 7m
Distance
199.4 mi
321 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
The drive from Lewiston, ME to Calais, ME covers 199.4 miles and takes about 4h 7m 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 $27.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
99.7 miles from Lewiston, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 7m drive with frequent turns across 199.4 miles of local and secondary 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 |
| Macomber Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston, ME and Calais, ME.
Start on the route
Turn sharp left onto Sabattus Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Continue on Route 202
Continue on US Route 202
Continue on Route 202
Continue on US Route 202
Continue on US 202
Continue on Western Avenue
Turn left
Turn straight onto Old Winthrop Road
Turn right onto Macomber Avenue
Turn left onto Western Avenue
Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor
Keep slight right to continue on I-95 North: Waterville, Bangor
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 395 South, ME 15 South: Bangor, Brewer
Merge slight left
Continue straight
Continue on Houlton Road
Continue on Route 1
Continue on Baring Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Baring Street
Exit the roundabout onto Baring Street
Continue on North Street
Turn right onto Lincoln Street
Turn left onto Germain Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.7 miles or 2h 3m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Calais, ME than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Lewiston, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 199.4 miles and 4h 7m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 99.7 mi from Lewiston, ME · 2h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
100 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 99.7 miles from Lewiston, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Calais, 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 Calais, ME.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$27.08 one way
$54.17 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $30.22 | $60.45 |
| premium | $4.15 | $32.58 | $65.16 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $29.44 | $58.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.8 | 0 | $20.94 | $9.57 |
| Efficient EV | 49.9 | 0 | $17.45 | $7.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.8 | 0 | $27.92 | $12.76 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Lewiston on Saturday
Local time
12:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Calais on Saturday
Local time
12:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
43°F
Brunswick, ME
100 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
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
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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