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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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
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.

Downtown Wells Beach Station, ME, ME

Wells Beach Station, ME

Sophia Nel

city in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

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

Downtown Gray, ME, ME

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Gray, ME

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

Saco, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gray, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.2 miles from Wells Beach Station, 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

$10.06 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.

Forecast as of Dec 13, 2023

Origin

Wells Beach Station, ME

Morning in Wells Beach Station on Thursday

Local time

6:12 AM

EDT

Current temp

27°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lewiston, ME

Morning in Lewiston on Thursday

Local time

6:12 AM

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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