Origin
Solon, ME
Afternoon in Solon on Friday
Local time
12:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Solon, 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 39m
Distance
81.6 mi
131 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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.
Solon, ME
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Lewiston, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Solon, ME to Lewiston, ME covers 81.6 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 I 95, South Main Street, US 202 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.4 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.14 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
40.8 miles from Solon, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 39m. Total distance: 81.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Solon, ME to Lewiston, ME covers 81.6 miles and takes about 1h 39m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 23.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 201 / South Main Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Solon, ME to Lewiston, ME is easy. At 1h 39m with 54% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 201 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.3 miles (US 201 / Waterville Road): Navigation decision point; at 29.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 201 / South Main Street
Turn left onto US 201 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
15.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 201 / Waterville Road
Turn left onto US 201 / Waterville Road
Navigation decision point
3
29.4 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
3
29.7 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
53.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward US 202 West, ME 11 West, ME 17 West, ME 100 West: Winthrop
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 109B
Toward US 202 West, ME 11 West, ME 17 West, ME...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 23.4 mi | 25m |
| South Main Street | 13.3 mi | 15m |
| US 202 | 12.8 mi | 14m |
| Skowhegan Road | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| Waterville Road | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| Route 202 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| Western Avenue | 2.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 23.4 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Solon, ME and Lewiston, ME.
1
Start on Pleasant Street
352 ft
·
16 sec
·
Pleasant Street
2
Turn left onto US 201
13 mi
·
15 min
·
South Main Street
3
Continue on US 201
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Madison Avenue
4
Turn left onto US 201
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Waterville Road
5
Continue on US 201
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Skowhegan Road
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
7
Merge onto I 95
23 mi
·
25 min
·
I 95
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 109B
Toward US 202 West, ME 11 West, ME 17 West, ME 100 West: Winthrop
9
Turn right onto US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 100
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Western Avenue
10
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
13 mi
·
14 min
·
US 202; ME 11; ME 100
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US Route 202
12
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 202
13
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
US Route 202
14
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Route 202
15
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
16
Continue on US 202
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Main Street
17
Turn slight right
157 ft
·
5 sec
18
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 40.8 miles from Solon, ME, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.4 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 18 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.8 miles or 52m 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 25m
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 Solon, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Solon, ME
This is one driving day of about 81.6 miles and 1h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Solon, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 23.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.8 mi from Solon, ME · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.8 miles from Solon, 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
$13.14 one way
$26.27 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $14.45 | $28.91 |
| premium | $4.86 | $15.63 | $31.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.02 | $36.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.6 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 | 24.5 | 0 | $8.57 | $3.92 |
| Efficient EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.14 | $3.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.6 | 0 | $11.42 | $5.22 |
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
12:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
35°F
Sidney, ME
41 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
18 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 Solon, ME to Lewiston, ME covers 81.6 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 I 95, South Main Street, US 202. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.8 miles from Solon, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.14 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 Solon, ME to Lewiston, ME is easy. At 1h 39m with 54% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 201 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.3 miles (US 201 / Waterville Road): Navigation decision point; at 29.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Solon, 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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