Origin
Waterboro, ME
Afternoon in Waterboro on Saturday
Local time
12:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waterboro, 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 18m
Distance
64.5 mi
104 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waterboro, ME
Corwin Melvin
Lewiston, ME
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Trip Overview
Waterboro, ME to Lewiston, ME is 64.5 miles and takes about 1h 18m via Maine Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This journey stays within Maine, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a drive primarily on highways, making it a straightforward trip. With a duration of just over an hour and a modest fuel cost, this route is ideal for a quick day trip or an easy segment of a larger New England adventure.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 64.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is heavily focused on highway travel, with 66% of the route utilizing high-speed roads like the Maine Turnpike. You'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 42.7 miles on the Maine Turnpike, offering a consistent pace. While predominantly highway, the initial and final segments may involve local roads such as Alfred Road and Washington Street, providing a change of scenery before reaching your destination. The overall character is efficient and direct, prioritizing getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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 42.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and Alfred Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.5 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 15.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 15.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
15.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
15.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North Toll: Portland, Augusta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North Toll: Portland, Augusta
6
28 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Maine Turnpike toward I 95 North: Lewiston, Augusta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North: Lewiston, Augusta
4
50.4 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
58.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Waterboro, ME to Lewiston, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Augusta along the way.
Augusta
15.6 mi in
|
~21m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 42.7 mi | 47m |
| Alfred Road | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| Washington Street | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Waterboro Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Biddeford Road | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Alfred Street | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Minot Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 42.7 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterboro, ME and Lewiston, ME.
1
Start on US 202; ME 4
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on US 202; ME 4
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Waterboro Road
3
Turn left onto Kennebunk Road
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Kennebunk Road
4
Turn left onto ME 111
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Biddeford Road
5
Continue on ME 111
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Alfred Road
6
Continue on ME 111
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Alfred Street
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
1 min
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 95 North Toll: Portland, Augusta
9
Merge onto I 95
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Maine Turnpike
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Maine Turnpike
Toward I 95 North: Lewiston, Augusta
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
8.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Maine Turnpike
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn
13
At end of road, turn left onto US 202; ME 4
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Washington Street
14
Merge onto US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Minot Avenue
15
Turn right onto US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Court Street
16
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Main Street
17
Turn slight right
157 ft
·
5 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.2 mi from Waterboro, ME · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.2 miles from Waterboro, 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
$10.38 one way
$20.77 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.42 | $22.85 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.35 | $24.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.24 | $28.48 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.56
Maine Turnpike
(42.7 mi)
$2.56
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$3
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.77 | $3.10 |
| Efficient EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.8 | 0 | $9.03 | $4.13 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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 Saturday
Local time
12:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
1h 18m 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 Waterboro, ME to Lewiston, ME covers 64.5 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, Alfred Road, Washington Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.2 miles from Waterboro, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.38 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 64.5 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 15.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 15.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Waterboro, ME to Lewiston, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Augusta along the way.
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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