Origin
Lewiston, ME
Afternoon in Lewiston on Saturday
Local time
1:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lewiston, ME to Fryeburg, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
51.6 mi
83 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
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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Fryeburg, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lewiston, ME to Fryeburg, ME covers 51.6 miles and takes about 1h 16m 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 mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sabattus Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Court Street | — | — |
| Minot Avenue | — | — |
| Mechanic Falls Road | — | — |
| Lewiston Street | — | — |
| Pleasant Street | — | — |
| Bakerstown 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 Fryeburg, 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
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Court Street
5
Turn right onto Minot Avenue
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Minot Avenue
6
Continue on Mechanic Falls Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Mechanic Falls Road
7
Continue on Lewiston Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Lewiston Street
8
Continue on Pleasant Street
361 ft
·
20 sec
·
Pleasant Street
9
Turn sharp left onto Main Street
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
10
Continue on Bakerstown Road
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Bakerstown Road
11
Continue on Poland Spring Road
7.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Poland Spring Road
12
Continue on Casco Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Casco Road
13
At the end of the road, turn right onto Roosevelt Trail
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Roosevelt Trail
14
Continue on Portland Road
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Portland Road
15
Turn left onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
Main Street
16
Continue on North High Street
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
North High Street
17
Continue on Bridgton Road
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Bridgton Road
18
Continue on Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
19
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.8 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
$8.31 one way
$16.61 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.88 | $19.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.39 | $22.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.1 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 | 15.5 | 0 | $5.42 | $2.48 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.22 | $3.30 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Fryeburg, ME
Afternoon in Fryeburg on Saturday
Local time
1:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
35°F
Naples, ME
26 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.
Temperature spread
2 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 16m 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?
51.6 mi in 1h 16m 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.
19 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 Fryeburg, ME is easy. At 1h 16m 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 Fryeburg, 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 16m. Total distance: 51.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m 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
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 Fryeburg, 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 Fryeburg, 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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