Origin
Lewiston, ME
Afternoon in Lewiston on Saturday
Local time
12:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lewiston, ME to Newcastle, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
44.8 mi
72 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
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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Newcastle, ME
Daniel Smyth
Trip Overview
The drive from Lewiston, ME to Newcastle, ME covers 44.8 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Route 1, Lisbon Street, ME 24 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.3 miles on Route 1. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.21 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 44.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Lewiston, ME to Newcastle, ME covers 44.8 miles and takes about 1h 9m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Route 1 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 126 / Sabattus Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 9m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 126 / Sabattus Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; near the start (US 202 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (ME 196 / Canal Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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ME 126 / Sabattus Street
Turn sharp left onto ME 126 / Sabattus Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 202 / Main Street
Turn left onto US 202 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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ME 196 / Canal Street
Turn left onto ME 196 / Canal Street
Navigation decision point
8
19.6 mi into trip
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~30m in
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ME 24
Keep slight left at fork onto ME 24 toward US 1 North: Cooks Corner, Bath
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right / right lanes.
Toward US 1 North: Cooks Corner, Bath
5
44.4 mi into trip
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~1h 8m in
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US 1 BUS / Main Street
Take the exit onto US 1 BUS / Main Street toward US 1 BUS: Pemaquid Beach, Pemaquid, Damariscotta, Bristol
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 1 BUS: Pemaquid Beach, Pemaquid, Dama...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lewiston, ME to Newcastle, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Bath along the way.
Bath
19.6 mi in
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~30m
|
via ME 24
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 1 | 11.3 mi | 15m |
| Lisbon Street | 10.9 mi | 14m |
| ME 24 | 7.9 mi | 11m |
| Lewiston Road | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| Bath Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Route 196 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Canal Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Route 1
— 11.3 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston, ME and Newcastle, ME.
1
Start on this road
70 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn sharp left onto ME 126
123 ft
·
4 sec
·
Sabattus Street
3
Turn left onto US 202
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto ME 196
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Canal Street
5
Merge onto ME 196
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Lisbon Street
6
Continue on ME 196
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Lewiston Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on ME 196
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 196
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Continue on ME 196; ME 24
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Brunswick-Topsham Bypass
9
Keep slight left at fork onto ME 24
7.9 mi
·
11 min
·
ME 24
Toward US 1 North: Cooks Corner, Bath
Use the straight / slight right / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 1
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
11
Continue on US 1
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Route 1
12
Continue on US 1
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Bath Road
13
Continue on US 1; ME 27
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
14
Continue on US 1; ME 27
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Route 1
15
Take the exit onto US 1 BUS
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Toward US 1 BUS: Pemaquid Beach, Pemaquid, Damariscotta, Bristol
16
Continue on Main Street
35 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.4 mi from Lewiston, ME · 34m 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 22.4 miles from Lewiston, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Newcastle, ME
The final approach into Newcastle, 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
$7.21 one way
$14.42 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.94 | $15.87 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.58 | $17.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.89 | $19.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.27 | $2.87 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Newcastle, ME
Afternoon in Newcastle on Saturday
Local time
12:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Brunswick, 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.
Temperature spread
5 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
1h 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 Newcastle, ME covers 44.8 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Route 1, Lisbon Street, ME 24. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.4 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 $7.21 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 9m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 126 / Sabattus Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; near the start (US 202 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (ME 196 / Canal Street): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Lewiston, ME to Newcastle, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Bath along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Frances Perkins National Monument.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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