Origin
Rangeley, ME
Afternoon in Rangeley on Friday
Local time
12:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rangeley, ME to Lewiston, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 59m
Distance
84.1 mi
135 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 51m
★
6 AM
2h 0m
8 AM
2h 17m
10 AM
2h 6m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 7m
5 PM
2h 16m
8 PM
1h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rangeley, ME
James Mirakian
Lewiston, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rangeley, ME to Lewiston, ME covers 84.1 miles and takes about 1h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Weld Road, Auburn Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.1 miles on Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.54 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.
Midpoint
42 miles from Rangeley, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 59m. Total distance: 84.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 59m drive with frequent turns across 84.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 21.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near ME 4 / Main 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 59m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (ME 4 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.3 miles (ME 142 / Weld Road): Navigation decision point; at 45.6 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
ME 4 / Main Street
Turn left onto ME 4 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
20.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
ME 142 / Weld Road
Turn right onto ME 142 / Weld Road
Navigation decision point
5
45.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
46.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
US 2 / US Route 2 East
Turn left onto US 2 / US Route 2 East
Navigation decision point
6
83 mi into trip
|
~1h 58m in
|
Turner Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Turner Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 21.1 mi | 29m |
| Weld Road | 14.1 mi | 23m |
| Auburn Road | 12.7 mi | 14m |
| Federal Road | 9.5 mi | 10m |
| Rangeley Road | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| Phillips Road | 5.9 mi | 9m |
| School Street | 5 mi | 8m |
| Center Street | 2.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 21.1 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rangeley, ME and Lewiston, ME.
1
Start on High Street
422 ft
·
18 sec
·
High Street
2
Continue on Pond Street
528 ft
·
28 sec
·
Pond Street
3
Turn left onto ME 4
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on ME 4
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Rangeley Road
5
Turn right onto ME 142
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Weld Road
6
Continue on Phillips Road
5.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Phillips Road
7
Continue on Church Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Church Street
8
Continue on School Street
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
School Street
9
Continue on ME 156
8.2 mi
·
14 min
·
Weld Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
11
Turn left onto US 2
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
US Route 2 East
12
Continue on US 2
501 ft
·
10 sec
·
United States Highway 2
13
Turn right onto ME 4
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Maine Route 4 Southbound
14
Merge onto ME 4
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Main Street
15
Turn right onto ME 4
510 ft
·
6 sec
·
Bridge Street
16
Continue on ME 4
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Federal Road
17
Continue on ME 4
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Auburn Road
18
Continue on ME 4
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Turner Road
19
Continue on ME 4
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Center Street
20
Keep slight left at fork onto Turner Street
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Turner Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn left onto US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Court Street
22
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Main Street
23
Turn slight right
157 ft
·
5 sec
24
Arrive at 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 42 miles from Rangeley, ME, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.1 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 19 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42 miles or 1h 7m 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 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lewiston, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Rangeley, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Rangeley, ME
This is one driving day of about 84.1 miles and 1h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Rangeley, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Main Street for about 21.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42 mi from Rangeley, ME · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42 miles from Rangeley, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.54 one way
$27.08 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $14.90 | $29.79 |
| premium | $4.86 | $16.10 | $32.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.57 | $37.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.83 | $4.04 |
| Efficient EV | 21 | 0 | $7.36 | $3.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.6 | 0 | $11.77 | $5.38 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Lewiston, ME
Afternoon in Lewiston on Friday
Local time
12:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
11 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 59m 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 Rangeley, ME to Lewiston, ME covers 84.1 miles and takes about 1h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Weld Road, Auburn Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42 miles from Rangeley, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.54 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 59m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (ME 4 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.3 miles (ME 142 / Weld Road): Navigation decision point; at 45.6 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Rangeley, ME to Lewiston, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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