Origin
Wells Beach Station, ME
Evening in Wells Beach Station on Thursday
Local time
5:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
27°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wells Beach Station, ME to Lewiston, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
62.5 mi
101 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wells Beach Station, ME
Sophia Nel
Lewiston, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Wells Beach Station, ME to Lewiston, ME covers 62.5 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sanford Road, Maine Turnpike, US 202 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.06 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 62.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 5m drive with frequent turns across 62.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sanford Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Wells Beach Station, ME to Lewiston, ME is easy. At 1h 5m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wells Beach Station, ME to Lewiston, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sanford Road | — | — |
| Maine Turnpike | — | — |
| US 202 | — | — |
| Washington Street | — | — |
| Minot Avenue | — | — |
| Court Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Sanford Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wells Beach Station, ME and Lewiston, ME.
1
Start on Depot Road
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Depot Road
2
Turn right onto Sanford Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Sanford Road
3
Take the ramp right
272 ft
·
7 sec
4
Keep slight left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
5
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Maine Turnpike
6
Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Maine Turnpike
7
Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
8.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Maine Turnpike
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn
9
At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Washington Street
10
Merge slight right onto Minot Avenue
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Minot Avenue
11
Turn right onto Court Street
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Court Street
12
Continue on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Main Street
13
Turn slight right
157 ft
·
6 sec
14
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.2 mi from Wells Beach Station, ME · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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
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
$10.06 one way
$20.12 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.07 | $22.14 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.97 | $23.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.80 | $27.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.9 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 | 18.8 | 0 | $6.56 | $3.00 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.47 | $2.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25 | 0 | $8.75 | $4.00 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Lewiston, ME
Evening in Lewiston on Thursday
Local time
5:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
35°F
Gray, ME
31 mi in
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
23 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 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 Wells Beach Station, ME to Lewiston, ME covers 62.5 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sanford Road, Maine Turnpike, US 202. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.2 miles from Wells Beach Station, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.06 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 Wells Beach Station, ME to Lewiston, ME is easy. At 1h 5m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wells Beach Station, ME to Lewiston, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Wells Beach Station, ME to Lewiston, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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