Trip from Old Town, ME to Lewiston, ME

Drive Time

2h

Distance

114.7 mi

185 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

Trip Overview

The drive from Old Town, ME to Lewiston, ME covers 114.7 miles and takes about 2h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Center Street, Stillwater Avenue, US 202 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.58 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

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

57.3 miles from Old Town, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h drive with frequent turns across 114.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Center Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Center Street Unavailable Refreshing
Stillwater Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
US 202 West Unavailable Refreshing
Western Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
US 202 Unavailable Refreshing
Route 202 Unavailable Refreshing
Main Street Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Main Street

240 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
2

Turn left onto Center Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Center Street
3

Continue on Stillwater Avenue

2.7 mi · 7 min · Stillwater Avenue
4

Take the ramp left

0.2 mi · 23 sec
5

Merge slight left

83 mi · 1 hr 30 min
6

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

0.2 mi · 30 sec · US 202 West, ME 11 West, ME 17 West, ME 100 West: Winthrop
7

Turn right onto Western Avenue

2.8 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue
8

Continue on US 202

13 mi · 14 min · US 202
9

Continue on US Route 202

0.9 mi · 1 min · US Route 202
10

Continue on Route 202

2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202
11

Continue on US Route 202

0.6 mi · 43 sec · US Route 202
12

Continue on Route 202

3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202
13

Continue on Main Street

4.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street
14

Continue on Main Street

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Main Street
15

Turn slight right

157 ft · 6 sec
16

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 57.3 miles from Old Town, ME, or about 1h 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 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 57.3 miles or 1h 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 38m

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 Old Town, 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 Old Town, ME

This is one driving day of about 114.7 miles and 2h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Old Town, 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 57.3 mi from Old Town, ME · 1h into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brunswick, ME

57 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

Brunswick, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brunswick, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 57.3 miles from Old Town, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lewiston, ME

The final approach into Lewiston, 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 Lewiston, 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

$15.58 one way

$31.16 round trip

$3.45/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.85 $17.39 $34.77
premium $4.15 $18.74 $37.48
diesel $3.75 $16.93 $33.87

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 40.1 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34.4 0 $12.04 $5.51
Efficient EV 28.7 0 $10.04 $4.59
EV Truck/SUV 45.9 0 $16.06 $7.34

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (68% 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

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Old Town, ME

Morning in Old Town on Saturday

Local time

9:54 AM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Lewiston, ME

Morning in Lewiston on Saturday

Local time

9:54 AM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Along the Route

43°F

Brunswick, ME

57 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Old Town, ME to Lewiston, ME covers 114.7 miles and takes about 2h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Center Street, Stillwater Avenue, US 202 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.3 miles from Old Town, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.58 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.

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