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Trip Overview
The drive from Machias, ME to Lewiston, ME covers 172.4 miles and takes about 3h 51m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Route 1, US Highway 1, Belfast Augusta Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.2 miles on Route 1.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
86.2 miles from Machias, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 2m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 51m. Total distance: 172.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 51m drive with frequent turns across 172.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 57 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 29.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Free Street.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 172.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Free Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Colonial Way): Lane positioning matters here; at 59.2 miles (Foster Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Free Street
Turn right onto Free Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Colonial Way
Turn left onto Colonial Way
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
59.2 mi into trip|~1h 29m in|Foster Street
Turn left onto Foster Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
60.4 mi into trip|~1h 31m in|US 1; ME 3 / Main Street
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; ME 3 / Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
79.4 mi into trip|~1h 53m in|US 1; ME 3 / Route 1
Turn left onto US 1; ME 3 / Route 1
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Route 1
29.2 mi
39m
US Highway 1
28.9 mi
43m
Belfast Augusta Road
17.6 mi
21m
Acadia Highway
13.4 mi
15m
US 202
12.8 mi
14m
North Belfast Avenue
9.1 mi
13m
Bucksport Road
8.5 mi
9m
Main Street
7 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
Route 1
— 29.2 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Machias, ME and Lewiston, ME.
1
Start on US 1A
254 ft·7 sec·Court Street
2
Turn right onto Free Street
437 ft·22 sec·Free Street
3
Turn left onto Colonial Way
378 ft·10 sec·Colonial Way
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto US 1
2.3 mi·3 min·Dublin Street
5
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi·21 sec·Outer Dublin Street
6
Continue on US 1
3.3 mi·4 min·Harrington Road
7
Continue on US 1
14 mi·20 min·Route 1
8
Turn straight onto US 1
0.5 mi·45 sec·Main Street
9
Continue on US 1A
0.2 mi·18 sec·Kennedy Highway
10
Continue on US 1A
3.0 mi·4 min·US Highway 1A
11
Continue on US 1A
4.1 mi·6 min·Kennedy Highway
12
Continue on US 1A
0.3 mi·33 sec·Bridge Street
13
At end of road, turn left onto US 1
1.8 mi·2 min·Main Street
14
Continue on US 1
28 mi·41 min·US Highway 1
15
Continue on US 1
1.1 mi·1 min·Downeast Highway
16
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; ME 3
459 ft·11 sec·Downeast Highway
17
Continue on US 1; ME 3
0.2 mi·35 sec·High Street
18
Turn left onto Foster Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Foster Street
Use the left lane.
19
At end of road, turn right onto ME 230
0.7 mi·1 min·Water Street
20
Turn left onto US 1; ME 3
0.2 mi·10 sec·West Main Street
21
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; ME 3
278 ft·3 sec·Main Street
22
Continue on US 1; ME 3
8.5 mi·9 min·Bucksport Road
23
Continue on US 1; ME 3
9.4 mi·10 min·Acadia Highway
24
Continue on US 1; ME 3; ME 15
1.0 mi·1 min·Route 1
25
Continue on US 1; ME 3; ME 15
135 ft·9 sec·Main Street
Use the left lane.
26
Turn left onto US 1; ME 3
0.1 mi·16 sec·Route 1
Use the left lane.
27
Continue on US 1; ME 3
1.2 mi·2 min·US Highway 1
28
Continue on US 1; ME 3
13 mi·15 min·Route 1
29
Continue on US 1; ME 3
2.7 mi·4 min·Searsport Avenue
30
Continue on US 1; ME 3
0.7 mi·1 min·Route 1
31
Take the exit onto ME 3
0.3 mi·38 sec·ME 3
32
Keep slight right at fork onto ME 3
373 ft·12 sec·ME 3
33
Merge onto ME 3
3.9 mi·4 min·Belmont Avenue
Use the straight lane.
34
Continue on ME 3
4.8 mi·5 min·Augusta Road
35
Continue on ME 3
3.4 mi·3 min·Belfast Augusta Road East
36
Continue on ME 3
4.0 mi·4 min·Acadia Highway
37
Continue on ME 3
18 mi·21 min·Belfast Augusta Road
Use the straight lane.
38
Continue on US 202; ME 3; ME 9
0.2 mi·16 sec·Belfast Road
39
Continue on US 202; ME 3; ME 9
8.1 mi·11 min·North Belfast Avenue
40
Turn left onto US 202; ME 9
1.0 mi·1 min·North Belfast Avenue
Use the left lane.
41
At end of road, turn left onto US 201; US 202; ME 9; ME 100
0.6 mi·52 sec·Bangor Street
42
Enter roundabout onto US 201; US 202; ME 17; ME 100
159 ft·3 sec·Memorial Drive
43
Continue on US 201; US 202; ME 17; ME 100
0.7 mi·1 min·Memorial Drive
44
Enter roundabout onto US 201; ME 27
401 ft·7 sec·State Street
45
Continue on US 201; ME 27
0.2 mi·19 sec·State Street
46
Turn right onto Capitol Street
0.8 mi·1 min·Capitol Street
47
Turn straight onto Armory Street
0.2 mi·20 sec·Armory Street
48
Turn left onto US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 100
3.7 mi·4 min·Western Avenue
49
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
13 mi·14 min·US 202; ME 11; ME 100
Use the straight lane.
50
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.9 mi·1 min·US Route 202
51
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
2.7 mi·3 min·Route 202
52
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.6 mi·42 sec·US Route 202
53
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
3.8 mi·4 min·Route 202
54
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
4.5 mi·5 min·Main Street
55
Continue on US 202
0.1 mi·19 sec·Main Street
56
Turn slight right
157 ft·5 sec
57
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 86.2 miles from Machias, ME, or about 2h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.2 miles.
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 38 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86.2 miles or 2h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lewiston, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Machias, 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 Machias, ME
This is one driving day of about 172.4 miles and 3h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Machias, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Route 1 for about 29.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 86.2 mi from Machias, ME
· 2h 2m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Acadia National Park
National Park
Acadia National Park protects the natural beauty of the highest rocky headlands along the Atlantic coastline of the United States, an abundance of habitats, and a rich cultural heritage. At 4 million...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
$6
near mile 47.6
Park Closure: Cadillac Summit Road Closed for Construction
Known as the first woman to hold a presidential cabinet position and the “Woman behind the New Deal,” Frances Perkins championed many labor rights that Americans enjoy today, including safety standard...
24 mi from route
~59 min detour
Free
near mile 136.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.75 one way
$55.51 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg60 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$30.54
$61.07
premium
$4.86
$33.01
$66.03
diesel
$5.61
$38.06
$76.13
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
51.7
0
$18.10
$8.28
Efficient EV
43.1
0
$15.08
$6.90
EV Truck/SUV
69
0
$24.14
$11.03
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Machias, ME
Afternoon
in Machias on Friday
Local time
2:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lewiston, ME
Afternoon
in Lewiston on Friday
Local time
2:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
43°F
Belfast, ME
86 mi in
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
15 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
3h 51m 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 Machias, ME to Lewiston, ME covers 172.4 miles and takes about 3h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Route 1, US Highway 1, Belfast Augusta Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 86.2 miles from Machias, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.75 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 172.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Free Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Colonial Way): Lane positioning matters here; at 59.2 miles (Foster Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Machias, ME to Lewiston, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Acadia National Park and 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.
