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Trip from Rockland, ME to Lewiston, ME

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 39m

Distance

70.7 mi

114 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 32m ★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 35m

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

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Rockland, ME

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Lewiston, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from Rockland, ME to Lewiston, ME covers 70.7 miles and takes about 1h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Maine Turnpike, Rockland Road, Heald Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.6 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.38 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

35.3 miles from Rockland, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 39m. Total distance: 70.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 39m drive with frequent turns across 70.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Maine Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 20.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 36.7 miles in near ME 226 / Togus Road.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.7 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 36.7 miles (ME 226 / Togus Road): Navigation decision point; at 42.3 miles (ME 9; ME 27; ME 126 / Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 46.1 miles (ME 9; ME 126 / Lewiston Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

4
36.7 mi into trip | ~55m in | ME 226 / Togus Road

Turn left onto ME 226 / Togus Road

Navigation decision point

5
42.3 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in | ME 9; ME 27; ME 126 / Bridge Street

Turn left onto ME 9; ME 27; ME 126 / Bridge Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
4
46.1 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in | ME 9; ME 126 / Lewiston Road

Enter roundabout onto ME 9; ME 126 / Lewiston Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
46.4 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in

Take the ramp toward I-95

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Exit 102 Toward I-95
5
67.4 mi into trip | ~1h 35m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Maine Turnpike 20.6 mi 22m
Rockland Road 8.4 mi 11m
Heald Highway 6.9 mi 9m
Rockland Street 6.2 mi 10m
Augusta Road 5 mi 7m
Augusta-Rockland Road 4.1 mi 6m
Togus Road 3.7 mi 6m
Main Street 2.5 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Maine Turnpike — 20.6 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 1

0.4 mi · 28 sec · Main Street
2

Continue on North Main Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
3

Turn straight onto ME 17

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Maverick Street
4

Continue on ME 17

1.4 mi · 2 min · Lakeview Drive
5

Continue on ME 17

6.2 mi · 10 min · Rockland Street
6

Continue on ME 17

1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street
7

Continue on ME 17

6.9 mi · 9 min · Heald Highway
8

Continue on ME 17

2.2 mi · 3 min · Rockland Road
9

Continue on ME 17

3.5 mi · 4 min · Augusta Road
10

Continue on ME 17

6.2 mi · 8 min · Rockland Road
11

Continue on ME 17; ME 32

4.1 mi · 6 min · Augusta-Rockland Road
12

Continue on ME 17

0.9 mi · 1 min · Augusta Road
13

Continue on ME 17

1.1 mi · 1 min · Eastern Avenue
14

Continue on ME 17

0.6 mi · 59 sec · Augusta Road
15

Turn left onto ME 226

3.7 mi · 6 min · Togus Road
16

Continue on ME 226

1.7 mi · 3 min · Windsor Street
17

Turn right onto ME 27; ME 126

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Water Street
18

Turn left onto ME 9; ME 27; ME 126

0.5 mi · 44 sec · Bridge Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
19

Turn right onto Water Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Water Street
20

Continue on Central Street

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Central Street
21

Continue on Lewiston Road

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Lewiston Road
22

Continue on Cobbossee Avenue

0.6 mi · 49 sec · Cobbossee Avenue
23

Continue on Lewiston Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · Lewiston Road
24

Enter roundabout onto ME 9; ME 126

120 ft · 2 sec · Lewiston Road
25

Continue on ME 9; ME 126

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Lewiston Road
26

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 102 Toward I-95
27

Merge onto I 95

1.1 mi · 1 min · Maine Turnpike
28

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95

20 mi · 20 min · Maine Turnpike
29

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
30

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 16 sec
31

Turn straight onto Alfred A Plourde Parkway

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Alfred A Plourde Parkway
32

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec
33

Merge onto ME 196

2.5 mi · 3 min · Lisbon Street
34

Turn right onto US 202

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Main Street
35

Turn slight right

157 ft · 5 sec
36

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 35.3 miles from Rockland, ME, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.6 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 16 miles or 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 35.3 miles or 53m 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 26m

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 Rockland, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Rockland, ME

This is one driving day of about 70.7 miles and 1h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Rockland, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Maine Turnpike for about 20.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 35.3 mi from Rockland, ME · 53m into the drive

Downtown Chelsea, ME, ME

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Chelsea, ME

35 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

Union, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chelsea, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.3 miles from Rockland, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Frances Perkins National Monument

Frances Perkins National Monument

National Monument

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...

17 mi from route ~43 min detour Free near mile 26.8
Park Closure: For Current Visitor Information
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.38 one way

$22.76 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $12.52 $25.05
premium $4.86 $13.54 $27.08
diesel $5.61 $15.61 $31.22

Estimated Tolls: $1.23

Maine Turnpike (20.6 mi) $1.23

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.2 0 $7.42 $3.39
Efficient EV 17.7 0 $6.19 $2.83
EV Truck/SUV 28.3 0 $9.90 $4.52

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 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

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Rockland, ME

Evening in Rockland on Friday

Local time

8:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lewiston, ME

Evening in Lewiston on Friday

Local time

8:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

50°F

Chelsea, ME

35 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

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 39m 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 Rockland, ME to Lewiston, ME covers 70.7 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Maine Turnpike, Rockland Road, Heald Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 35.3 miles from Rockland, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.38 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.7 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 36.7 miles (ME 226 / Togus Road): Navigation decision point; at 42.3 miles (ME 9; ME 27; ME 126 / Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 46.1 miles (ME 9; ME 126 / Lewiston Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

The route from Rockland, ME to Lewiston, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include 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.

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