Origin
Lewiston, ME
Afternoon in Lewiston on Friday
Local time
3:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lewiston, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
43.3 mi
70 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 1m
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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Cape Elizabeth, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lewiston, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME covers 43.3 miles and takes about 1h 3m 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, Court Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 43.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m 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.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 3m drive with frequent turns across 43.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sabattus Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 Cape Elizabeth, ME is easy. At 1h 3m 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 Cape Elizabeth, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sabattus Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Court Street | — | — |
| Minot Avenue | — | — |
| Washington Street | — | — |
| Maine Turnpike | — | — |
| ME 26 | — | — |
| Gray Road | — | — |
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 Cape Elizabeth, ME.
1
Start on the route
69 ft
·
10 sec
·
the route
2
Turn sharp left onto Sabattus Street
125 ft
·
4 sec
·
Sabattus Street
3
Turn left onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Main Street
4
Continue on Court Street
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Court Street
5
Turn left onto Minot Avenue
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
Minot Avenue
6
Turn slight left onto Washington Street
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Washington Street
7
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
8
Keep slight left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
9
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Maine Turnpike
10
Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
15 mi
·
15 min
·
Maine Turnpike
11
Take the exit slight right toward ME 26, ME 100: West Falmouth
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
ME 26, ME 100: West Falmouth
12
Keep slight right
151 ft
·
4 sec
13
Turn straight onto Gray Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Gray Road
14
Continue on Auburn Street
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Auburn Street
15
Turn right onto Allen Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Allen Avenue
16
Turn left onto Forest Avenue
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Forest Avenue
17
Turn slight right
436 ft
·
16 sec
18
Keep slight right
177 ft
·
8 sec
19
Turn slight right onto State Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
20
Continue on Casco Bay Bridge
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Casco Bay Bridge
21
Continue on Broadway
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Broadway
22
Turn right onto Ocean House Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Ocean House Street
23
Continue on Ocean Street
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Ocean Street
24
Continue on Ocean House Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Ocean House Street
25
Continue on Ocean House Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Ocean House Road
26
Turn slight left onto Two Lights Road
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Two Lights Road
27
Keep slight left to continue on Two Lights Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Two Lights Road
28
Continue on Two Lights Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Two Lights Road
29
Turn right
180 ft
·
13 sec
30
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.7 mi from Lewiston, ME · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.7 miles from Lewiston, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cape Elizabeth, ME
The final approach into Cape Elizabeth, 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
$6.97 one way
$13.94 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.67 | $15.34 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.29 | $16.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.56 | $19.12 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.00
Bay Bridge
$7.00
Maine Turnpike
$0.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$7
Total
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 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 | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Cape Elizabeth, ME
Afternoon in Cape Elizabeth on Friday
Local time
3:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
51°F
Portland, ME
22 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
1h 3m 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 Cape Elizabeth, ME covers 43.3 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sabattus Street, Main Street, Court Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.7 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 $6.97 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.
The drive from Lewiston, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME is easy. At 1h 3m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lewiston, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lewiston, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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