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Trip from Mexico, ME to Lewiston, ME

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

54m

Distance

42.2 mi

68 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 50m ★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m

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

Downtown Mexico, ME, ME

Mexico, ME

Osvaldo Samuel Rendon

city in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

Lewiston, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from Mexico, ME to Lewiston, ME covers 42.2 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Main Street, River Road, Veterans Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.79 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

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

21.1 miles from Mexico, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 54m drive with frequent turns across 42.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main 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 Mexico, ME to Lewiston, ME is easy. At 54m 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 Mexico, ME to Lewiston, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Main Street
River Road
Veterans Street
State Route 108
Oxford Road
Auburn Road
Pleasant Street
Turner Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Main Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Roxbury Road

0.3 mi · 56 sec · Roxbury Road
2

At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street
3

Turn straight onto River Road

0.2 mi · 32 sec · River Road
4

Turn right onto Veterans Street

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Veterans Street
5

At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 108

3.1 mi · 4 min · State Route 108
6

Continue on Oxford Road

1.2 mi · 1 min · Oxford Road
7

Continue on Auburn Road

6.7 mi · 9 min · Auburn Road
8

Continue on Pleasant Street

4.0 mi · 5 min · Pleasant Street
9

Continue on Turner Street

3.0 mi · 4 min · Turner Street
10

Continue on Turner Road

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Turner Road
11

Continue on Canton Road

2.6 mi · 3 min · Canton Road
12

Merge slight left onto Federal Road

1.2 mi · 1 min · Federal Road
13

Continue on Auburn Road

13 mi · 14 min · Auburn Road
14

Continue on Turner Road

2.9 mi · 3 min · Turner Road
15

Continue on Center Street

2.9 mi · 3 min · Center Street
16

Keep slight left to continue on Turner Street

0.4 mi · 36 sec · Turner Street
17

Turn left onto Court Street

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Court Street
18

Continue on Main Street

0.5 mi · 42 sec · Main Street
19

Turn slight right

157 ft · 6 sec
20

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 21.1 miles from Mexico, ME, or about 27m 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 42 miles or 54m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 21.1 miles or 27m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 46m

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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Have your navigation ready before leaving Mexico, ME.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Mexico, ME

This is one driving day of about 42.2 miles and 54m.

At 42.2 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21.1 mi from Mexico, ME · 27m into the drive

Downtown Livermore, ME, ME

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Livermore, ME

21 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

Auburn, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Livermore, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.1 miles from Mexico, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lewiston, ME

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Lewiston, ME if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.79 one way

$13.59 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $7.47 $14.95
premium $4.86 $8.08 $16.16
diesel $5.61 $9.32 $18.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.7 0 $4.43 $2.03
Efficient EV 10.6 0 $3.69 $1.69
EV Truck/SUV 16.9 0 $5.91 $2.70

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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

Mexico, ME

Night in Mexico on Wednesday

Local time

10:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lewiston, ME

Night in Lewiston on Wednesday

Local time

10:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

56°F

Livermore, ME

21 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

54m 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 Mexico, ME to Lewiston, ME covers 42.2 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, River Road, Veterans Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.1 miles from Mexico, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.79 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 Mexico, ME to Lewiston, ME is easy. At 54m 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 Mexico, ME to Lewiston, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Mexico, ME to Lewiston, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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