Origin
Lewiston, ME
Afternoon in Lewiston on Wednesday
Local time
2:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lewiston, ME to Guilford, ME
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Drive Time
2h 9m
Distance
103.8 mi
167 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 0m
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6 AM
2h 9m
8 AM
2h 27m
10 AM
2h 16m
12 PM
2h 14m
3 PM
2h 16m
5 PM
2h 26m
8 PM
2h 4m
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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Guilford, ME
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Trip Overview
Spanning 103.8 miles, this trek from Lewiston to Guilford takes approximately 2 hours and 9 minutes of driving time. Because this is a straightforward journey within Maine, you can easily complete it as a single-day trip without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Sabattus Street, Main Street, and Route 202 to reach your destination. Budgeting around $17 for fuel should cover your transit costs comfortably. Since there are no required stops on this route, you have the flexibility to power through or pause whenever you feel like stretching your legs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
51.9 miles from Lewiston, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. With a highway share of 0%, you won’t be dealing with high-speed, multi-lane traffic; instead, you will focus on local roads that demand more attention to navigation. The route transitions through the Northeast landscape, offering a consistent driving experience from start to finish. Because the road is characterized by frequent turns, you will find it requires a more active driving style than a typical highway trek.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Lewiston, ME to Guilford, ME is easy. At 2h 9m 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 Guilford, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main 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.
Longest stretch:
Sabattus Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston, ME and Guilford, ME.
1
Start on the route
69 ft
·
10 sec
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the route
2
Turn sharp left onto Sabattus Street
125 ft
·
6 sec
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Sabattus Street
3
Turn right onto Main Street
4.4 mi
·
5 min
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Main Street
4
Continue on Route 202
3.8 mi
·
4 min
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Route 202
5
Continue on US Route 202
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
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US Route 202
6
Continue on Route 202
2.7 mi
·
3 min
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Route 202
7
Continue on US Route 202
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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US Route 202
8
Continue on US 202
13 mi
·
14 min
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US 202
9
Continue on Western Avenue
2.5 mi
·
3 min
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Western Avenue
10
Turn left
417 ft
·
8 sec
11
Turn straight onto Old Winthrop Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Old Winthrop Road
12
Turn right onto Macomber Avenue
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
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Macomber Avenue
13
Turn left onto Western Avenue
476 ft
·
9 sec
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Western Avenue
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
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I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor
15
Keep slight right to continue on I-95 North: Waterville, Bangor
0.2 mi
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20 sec
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I-95 North: Waterville, Bangor
16
Merge slight left
47 mi
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51 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward ME 11, ME 100: Newport, Dexter
0.3 mi
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46 sec
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ME 11, ME 100: Newport, Dexter
18
Keep slight left
112 ft
·
7 sec
19
Turn left onto Ox Bow Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Ox Bow Road
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Moosehead Trail
121 ft
·
2 sec
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Moosehead Trail
21
Exit the roundabout onto Moosehead Trail
4.7 mi
·
6 min
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Moosehead Trail
22
Continue on Newport Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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Newport Road
23
Continue on Dexter Road
5.9 mi
·
8 min
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Dexter Road
24
Continue on Corinna Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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Corinna Road
25
Continue on Spring Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Spring Street
26
Continue on Church Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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Church Street
27
Turn left onto Dam Street
292 ft
·
5 sec
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Dam Street
28
Continue on Grove Street
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
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Grove Street
29
Continue on Crockett Road
420 ft
·
7 sec
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Crockett Road
30
Turn straight onto North Dexter Road
9.4 mi
·
14 min
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North Dexter Road
31
Continue on Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Main Street
32
Continue on Bridge Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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Bridge Street
33
Turn left onto Water Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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Water Street
34
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the advantage of scheduling your departure to avoid peak local traffic hours. Take advantage of the fact that there are no mandatory stops by keeping your own pace and deciding when you need a break. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, double-check your GPS directions before you pull out of Lewiston to ensure you stay on the correct local roads. If you prefer a relaxed pace, treat the 103.8-mile distance as an opportunity to enjoy a leisurely morning start, as the lack of highway congestion makes for a predictable travel time.
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 51.9 miles from Lewiston, ME, or about 1h 4m 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 80 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.9 miles or 1h 4m 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 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Guilford, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lewiston, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 103.8 miles and 2h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lewiston, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.9 mi from Lewiston, ME · 1h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51.9 miles from Lewiston, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Guilford, ME
The final approach into Guilford, 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 Guilford, ME.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.71 one way
$33.42 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $18.39 | $36.77 |
| premium | $4.86 | $19.88 | $39.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.92 | $45.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.1 | 0 | $10.90 | $4.98 |
| Efficient EV | 26 | 0 | $9.08 | $4.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.5 | 0 | $14.53 | $6.64 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Guilford, ME
Afternoon in Guilford on Wednesday
Local time
2:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
11 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 9m 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 Guilford, ME covers 103.8 miles and takes about 2h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sabattus Street, Main Street, Route 202. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.9 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 $16.71 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 Guilford, ME is easy. At 2h 9m 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 Guilford, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lewiston, ME to Guilford, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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