Trip from Limestone, ME to Lewiston, ME

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h 19m

Distance

276 mi

444 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$44

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 6m ★

6 AM

5h 19m

8 AM

5h 46m

10 AM

5h 29m

12 PM

5h 26m

3 PM

5h 30m

5 PM

5h 45m

8 PM

5h 11m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Limestone, ME

Mateusz Feliksik

city in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

Lewiston, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from Limestone, ME to Lewiston, ME covers 276 miles and takes about 5h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, US 202, Houlton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 191.4 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.43 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

138 miles from Limestone, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 51m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 19m. Total distance: 276 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 5h 19m highway drive covering 276 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and US 202. The longest continuous stretch is about 191.4 miles on I 95.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 191.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and US 202. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 1A / Main Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 5h 19m drive. You will face about 5 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 (US 1A / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 55.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 56 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 1A / Main Street

Turn right onto US 1A / Main Street

Navigation decision point

55.7 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

56 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in | I 95

Merge onto I 95

Merge point - match speed before joining

247.4 mi into trip | ~4h 45m in

Take the exit toward US 202 West, ME 11 West, ME 17 West, ME 100 West: Winthrop

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 109B Toward US 202 West, ME 11 West, ME 17 West, ME...

247.6 mi into trip | ~4h 46m in | US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 100 / Western Avenue

Turn right onto US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 100 / Western Avenue

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 95	191.4 mi	3h 19m
US 202	12.8 mi	14m
Houlton Road	12 mi	17m
Route 1	9.1 mi	14m
East Limestone Road	8.4 mi	12m
Main Road	6.7 mi	10m
Route 202	6.6 mi	7m
North Road	5.8 mi	8m

Longest stretch: I 95 — 191.4 mi, about 3h 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Limestone, ME and Lewiston, ME.

Start on Trafton Avenue

73 ft · 5 sec · Trafton Avenue

Turn right onto US 1A

0.6 mi · 54 sec · Main Street

Continue on US 1A

1.2 mi · 1 min · Fort Fairfield Road

Continue on US 1A

8.4 mi · 12 min · East Limestone Road

Continue on US 1A

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Bridge Street

Continue on US 1A; 167

1.0 mi · 1 min · Presque Isle Street

Continue on US 1A

12 mi · 17 min · Houlton Road

Continue on US 1A

5.8 mi · 8 min · Fort Road

Continue on US 1A

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Bridge Street

Continue on US 1A

0.6 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Continue on US 1

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Military Road

Continue on US 1

2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 1

Continue on US 1

6.7 mi · 10 min · Main Road

Continue on US 1

6.4 mi · 10 min · Route 1

Use the straight / left lanes.

Continue on US 1

0.7 mi · 54 sec · US Highway 1

Use the straight / left lanes.

Continue on US 1

5.8 mi · 8 min · North Road

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 1

3.1 mi · 5 min · North Street

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Merge onto I 95

191 mi · 3 hr 19 min · I 95

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Exit 109B Toward US 202 West, ME 11 West, ME 17 West, ME 100 West: Winthrop

Turn right onto US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 100

2.8 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue