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Trip from Veazie, 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

2h 5m

Distance

109 mi

175 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 57m ★
6 AM
2h 6m
8 AM
2h 23m
10 AM
2h 12m
12 PM
2h 10m
3 PM
2h 13m
5 PM
2h 22m
8 PM
2h 0m

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

Downtown Veazie, ME, ME

Veazie, ME

Siarhei Dalivelia

city in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

Lewiston, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from Veazie, ME to Lewiston, ME covers 109 miles and takes about 2h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, US 202, Route 202 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 77.2 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.55 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

54.5 miles from Veazie, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 5m. Total distance: 109 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 5m highway drive covering 109 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and US 202. The longest continuous stretch is about 77.2 miles on I 95.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 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 77.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and US 202. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 2 / State Street.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Veazie, ME to Lewiston, ME is easy. At 2h 5m with 90% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 2 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (Mount Hope Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (Hogan Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

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0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 2 / State Street

Turn left onto US 2 / State Street

Navigation decision point

3
1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in | Mount Hope Avenue

Turn right onto Mount Hope Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
2.2 mi into trip | ~5m in | Hogan Road

Turn right onto Hogan Road

Navigation decision point

3
3 mi into trip | ~6m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

6
80.4 mi into trip | ~1h 32m 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 77.2 mi 1h 24m
US 202 12.8 mi 14m
Route 202 6.6 mi 7m
Main Street 4.9 mi 6m
Western Avenue 2.8 mi 3m
US Route 202 1.6 mi 1m
Mount Hope Avenue 1 mi 2m
State Street 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 77.2 mi, about 1h 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Main Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Main Street
2

Turn left onto US 2

0.9 mi · 1 min · State Street
3

Turn right onto Mount Hope Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · Mount Hope Avenue
4

Turn right onto Hogan Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Hogan Road
5

Turn left

0.2 mi · 31 sec
6

Merge onto I 95

77 mi · 1 hr 24 min · I 95
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Exit 109B Toward US 202 West, ME 11 West, ME 17 West, ME 100 West: Winthrop
8

Turn right onto US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 100

2.8 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue
9

Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100

13 mi · 14 min · US 202; ME 11; ME 100
Use the straight lane.
10

Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100

0.9 mi · 1 min · US Route 202
11

Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100

2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202
12

Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100

0.6 mi · 42 sec · US Route 202
13

Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100

3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202
14

Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100

4.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street
15

Continue on US 202

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Main Street
16

Turn slight right

157 ft · 5 sec
17

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 54.5 miles from Veazie, ME, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.2 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 24 miles or 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 54.5 miles or 1h 3m 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 42m

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 Veazie, 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 Veazie, ME

This is one driving day of about 109 miles and 2h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Veazie, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 77.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 54.5 mi from Veazie, ME · 1h 3m into the drive

city in Maine, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waterville, ME

55 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

Hampden, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fairfield, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 54.5 miles from Veazie, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 77.2 miles.

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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Orchid Lewiston

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lewiston, Maine

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 109

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+12077530389

Visit website

Roca Azul Mexican Restaurant Bangor

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bangor, Maine

0.2 mi

Angler's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Newport, Maine

1.1 mi

Orchid Lewiston

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 109

Lewiston, Maine

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+12077530389

Visit website

Roca Azul Mexican Restaurant Bangor

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 7.8

Bangor, Maine

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12073077097

Visit website

Angler's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 31.1

Newport, Maine

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+12073683374

Visit website

The Heritage Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 109

Lewiston, Maine

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+12075137005

Timber Kitchen & Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour Expensive mile 7.8

Bangor, Maine

Hours: 11 am–11:30 pm

+12074330844

Visit website

Eagles Nest Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Brewer, Maine

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+12079897635

Visit website

Vittles restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 38.9

Pittsfield, Maine

Hours: Closed

+12074878181

Visit website

Miguel's Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Bangor, Maine

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12079423002

Visit website

SK Tours Of Maine, LLC

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 7.8

Bangor, Maine

Hours: 12–5 pm

+12079477193

Visit website

FunZ Trampoline Park

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 109

Lewiston, Maine

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+12077833888

Visit website

Maine Discovery Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 7.8

Bangor, Maine

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12072627200

Visit website

Brewer Riverwalk

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 7.8

Brewer, Maine

Hours: 5 am–12 pm

+12079895199

Visit website

Orono Bog Boardwalk

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Bangor, Maine

+12079490472

Visit website

Benjamin's Restaurant & Pub

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 7.8

Bangor, Maine

Hours: 4 pm–1 am

+12073077545

Visit website

Zillman Art Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 7.8

Bangor, Maine

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12075813300

Visit website

Old Fort Western

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 77.8

Augusta, Maine

+12076262385

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.55 one way

$35.09 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $19.31 $38.61
premium $4.86 $20.87 $41.75
diesel $5.61 $24.07 $48.13

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 38.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 32.7 0 $11.44 $5.23
Efficient EV 27.3 0 $9.54 $4.36
EV Truck/SUV 43.6 0 $15.26 $6.98

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Veazie, ME

Afternoon in Veazie on Friday

Local time

2:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lewiston, ME

Afternoon in Lewiston on Friday

Local time

2:01 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

3 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 5m 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 Veazie, ME to Lewiston, ME covers 109 miles and takes about 2h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 95, US 202, Route 202. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 54.5 miles from Veazie, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.55 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 Veazie, ME to Lewiston, ME is easy. At 2h 5m with 90% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 2 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (Mount Hope Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (Hogan Road): Navigation decision point.

The route from Veazie, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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