The drive from Stonington, ME to Lewiston, ME covers 132.4 miles and takes about 3h 4m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Belfast Augusta Road, Route 1, US 202 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.6 miles on Belfast Augusta Road.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.31 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
66.2 miles from Stonington, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 41m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 4m. Total distance: 132.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 4m drive with frequent turns across 132.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 53 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Belfast Augusta Road is the longest continuous segment at about 17.6 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 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near School Street.
Driving Effort6/10
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 132.4 miles you will encounter 16 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: near the start (School Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 39.3 miles (US 1; ME 3 / Route 1): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|School Street
Turn right onto School Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
7
39.3 mi into trip|~1h 6m in|US 1; ME 3 / Route 1
Turn left onto US 1; ME 3 / Route 1
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
57.7 mi into trip|~1h 31m in|ME 3
Keep slight right at fork onto ME 3
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
57.7 mi into trip|~1h 31m in|ME 3 / Belmont Avenue
Merge onto ME 3 / Belmont Avenue
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Belfast Augusta Road
17.6 mi
21m
Route 1
15.2 mi
18m
US 202
12.8 mi
14m
North Belfast Avenue
9.1 mi
13m
Acadia Highway
7.3 mi
8m
Route 202
6.6 mi
7m
North Penobscot Road
5 mi
8m
Main Street
4.8 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
Belfast Augusta Road
— 17.6 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stonington, ME and Lewiston, ME.
1
Start on Church Street
113 ft·7 sec·Church Street
2
Turn right onto School Street
335 ft·15 sec·School Street
3
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi·22 sec·Main Street
4
Continue on ME 15
0.1 mi·11 sec·Thurlows Hill Road
5
Continue on ME 15
1.5 mi·2 min·North Main Street
6
Continue on ME 15
1.0 mi·1 min·North Stonington Road
7
Continue on South Deer Isle Road
2.6 mi·4 min·South Deer Isle Road
8
Continue on ME 15
0.5 mi·51 sec·Church Street
9
Continue on ME 15
4.6 mi·8 min·North Deer Isle Road
10
Continue on ME 15
1.0 mi·1 min·Little Deer Isle Road
11
Continue on ME 15
0.5 mi·50 sec·Deer Isle Sedgwick Bridge
12
Continue on ME 15
1.3 mi·2 min·Byards Point Road
13
Turn left onto ME 15; ME 175
2.9 mi·5 min·Caterpillar Hill Road
14
Continue on ME 15
2.9 mi·5 min·Snows Cove Road
15
Continue on ME 176
2.6 mi·4 min·Graytown Road
16
Continue on ME 175
4.6 mi·8 min·Southern Bay Road
17
Turn right onto ME 199
5.0 mi·8 min·North Penobscot Road
18
At end of road, turn left onto ME 15
3.7 mi·5 min·Front Ridge Road
19
At end of road, turn left onto US 1; ME 3; ME 15
3.4 mi·3 min·Acadia Highway
20
Continue on US 1; ME 3; ME 15
1.0 mi·1 min·Route 1
21
Continue on US 1; ME 3; ME 15
135 ft·9 sec·Main Street
Use the left lane.
22
Turn left onto US 1; ME 3
0.1 mi·16 sec·Route 1
Use the left lane.
23
Continue on US 1; ME 3
1.2 mi·2 min·US Highway 1
24
Continue on US 1; ME 3
13 mi·15 min·Route 1
25
Continue on US 1; ME 3
2.7 mi·4 min·Searsport Avenue
26
Continue on US 1; ME 3
0.7 mi·1 min·Route 1
27
Take the exit onto ME 3
0.3 mi·38 sec·ME 3
28
Keep slight right at fork onto ME 3
373 ft·12 sec·ME 3
29
Merge onto ME 3
3.9 mi·4 min·Belmont Avenue
Use the straight lane.
30
Continue on ME 3
4.8 mi·5 min·Augusta Road
31
Continue on ME 3
3.4 mi·3 min·Belfast Augusta Road East
32
Continue on ME 3
4.0 mi·4 min·Acadia Highway
33
Continue on ME 3
18 mi·21 min·Belfast Augusta Road
Use the straight lane.
34
Continue on US 202; ME 3; ME 9
0.2 mi·16 sec·Belfast Road
35
Continue on US 202; ME 3; ME 9
8.1 mi·11 min·North Belfast Avenue
36
Turn left onto US 202; ME 9
1.0 mi·1 min·North Belfast Avenue
Use the left lane.
37
At end of road, turn left onto US 201; US 202; ME 9; ME 100
0.6 mi·52 sec·Bangor Street
38
Enter roundabout onto US 201; US 202; ME 17; ME 100
159 ft·3 sec·Memorial Drive
39
Continue on US 201; US 202; ME 17; ME 100
0.7 mi·1 min·Memorial Drive
40
Enter roundabout onto US 201; ME 27
401 ft·7 sec·State Street
41
Continue on US 201; ME 27
0.2 mi·19 sec·State Street
42
Turn right onto Capitol Street
0.8 mi·1 min·Capitol Street
43
Turn straight onto Armory Street
0.2 mi·20 sec·Armory Street
44
Turn left onto US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 100
3.7 mi·4 min·Western Avenue
45
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
13 mi·14 min·US 202; ME 11; ME 100
Use the straight lane.
46
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.9 mi·1 min·US Route 202
47
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
2.7 mi·3 min·Route 202
48
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.6 mi·42 sec·US Route 202
49
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
3.8 mi·4 min·Route 202
50
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
4.5 mi·5 min·Main Street
51
Continue on US 202
0.1 mi·19 sec·Main Street
52
Turn slight right
157 ft·5 sec
53
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66.2 miles from Stonington, ME, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.6 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 29 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.2 miles or 1h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 36m
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 Stonington, 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 Stonington, ME
This is one driving day of about 132.4 miles and 3h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Stonington, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Belfast Augusta Road for about 17.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66.2 mi from Stonington, ME
· 1h 41m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Acadia National Park
National Park
Acadia National Park protects the natural beauty of the highest rocky headlands along the Atlantic coastline of the United States, an abundance of habitats, and a rich cultural heritage. At 4 million...
20 mi from route
~51 min detour
$6
near mile 18.3
Park Closure: Cadillac Summit Road Closed for Construction
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...
24 mi from route
~59 min detour
Free
near mile 95.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.31 one way
$42.63 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg46 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$23.45
$46.90
premium
$4.86
$25.35
$50.71
diesel
$5.61
$29.23
$58.46
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
39.7
0
$13.90
$6.36
Efficient EV
33.1
0
$11.58
$5.30
EV Truck/SUV
53
0
$18.54
$8.47
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Stonington, ME
Evening
in Stonington on Friday
Local time
7:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lewiston, ME
Evening
in Lewiston on Friday
Local time
7:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
34°F
Brooks, ME
66 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
3h 4m 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 Stonington, ME to Lewiston, ME covers 132.4 miles and takes about 3h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Belfast Augusta Road, Route 1, US 202. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.2 miles from Stonington, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.31 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 132.4 miles you will encounter 16 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: near the start (School Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 39.3 miles (US 1; ME 3 / Route 1): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Stonington, ME to Lewiston, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Acadia National Park and 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.
