This 195.5-mile journey from Woodland, ME, to Lewiston, ME, is a manageable one-day road trip, estimated to take just over 4 hours. You'll spend about half your time on highways and the other half on other types of roads, making for a mixed driving experience. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $31. Given the duration and distance, it's perfectly suited for a single day's travel, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. This drive stays within the Northeast region, specifically within Maine, offering a straightforward path between two points in the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
97.7 miles from Woodland, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 14m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 3m. Total distance: 195.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive presents a varied character, with roughly 49% of the route being highway driving. You'll encounter a mix of high-speed stretches and more local road segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is a significant 75.2 miles along Airline Road, indicating a substantial period of consistent travel before potentially needing to adjust your pace or direction. This blend of road types means you'll experience different driving conditions and speeds throughout the 4-hour and 3-minute journey.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Airline Road is the longest continuous segment at about 75.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Main Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 3m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 1 / Houlton Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (ME 9 / Airline Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
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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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip|~2m in|US 1 / Houlton Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 1 / Houlton Road
Navigation decision point
5
3.8 mi into trip|~6m in|ME 9 / Airline Road
Turn sharp right onto ME 9 / Airline Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
94.4 mi into trip|~2h 10m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Newport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 1A
Toward I 95 South: Newport
6
166.9 mi into trip|~3h 29m 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
Airline Road
75.2 mi
1h 44m
I 95
72.3 mi
1h 18m
Main Road
13.4 mi
16m
US 202
12.8 mi
14m
Route 202
6.6 mi
7m
Main Street
5.3 mi
7m
Houlton Road
3 mi
4m
Western Avenue
2.8 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Airline Road
— 75.2 mi, about 1h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodland, ME and Lewiston, ME.
1
Start on Third Avenue
468 ft·25 sec·Third Avenue
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.7 mi·1 min·Main Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 1
3.0 mi·4 min·Houlton Road
4
Turn sharp right onto ME 9
47 mi·1 hr 3 min·Airline Road
5
Continue on ME 9
0.6 mi·42 sec·State Highway 9
6
Continue on ME 9
29 mi·40 min·Airline Road
7
Continue on ME 9
13 mi·16 min·Main Road
8
Continue on I 395; ME 15
1.3 mi·1 min·I 395; ME 15
9
Continue on I 395
148 ft·12 sec·I 395
Use the left lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·22 sec
Exit 1AToward I 95 South: Newport
11
Merge onto I 95
72 mi·1 hr 18 min·I 95
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 109BToward US 202 West, ME 11 West, ME 17 West, ME 100 West: Winthrop
13
Turn right onto US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 100
2.8 mi·3 min·Western Avenue
14
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
13 mi·14 min·US 202; ME 11; ME 100
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.9 mi·1 min·US Route 202
16
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
2.7 mi·3 min·Route 202
17
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.6 mi·42 sec·US Route 202
18
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
3.8 mi·4 min·Route 202
19
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
4.5 mi·5 min·Main Street
20
Continue on US 202
0.1 mi·19 sec·Main Street
21
Turn slight right
157 ft·5 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 195.5-mile drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize your daylight and minimize potential traffic, especially if you plan on making any unscheduled stops. With a total duration of about 4 hours, you can comfortably complete this trip in a single day. There's only one indicated stop, suggesting you can manage your breaks strategically. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the longest stretch is 75.2 miles on Airline Road, so ensure you're fueled up before embarking on that segment to avoid any concerns.
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 97.7 miles from Woodland, ME, or about 2h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.2 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 43 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.7 miles or 2h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 22m
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 Woodland, 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 Woodland, ME
This is one driving day of about 195.5 miles and 4h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Woodland, 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 Airline Road for about 75.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 97.7 mi from Woodland, ME
· 2h 14m 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.
Frances Perkins National Monument
National Monument
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...
26 mi from route
~65 min detour
Free
near mile 168.5
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.47 one way
$62.94 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg68 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$34.63
$69.26
premium
$4.86
$37.44
$74.87
diesel
$5.61
$43.16
$86.33
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
58.7
0
$20.53
$9.38
Efficient EV
48.9
0
$17.11
$7.82
EV Truck/SUV
78.2
0
$27.37
$12.51
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Woodland, ME
Morning
in Woodland on Saturday
Local time
10:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lewiston, ME
Morning
in Lewiston on Saturday
Local time
10:26 AM
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
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
4h 3m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Woodland, ME to Lewiston, ME covers 195.5 miles and takes about 4h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Airline Road, I 95, Main Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 97.7 miles from Woodland, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.47 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 3m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 1 / Houlton Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (ME 9 / Airline Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
The route from Woodland, ME to Lewiston, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Frances Perkins National Monument and Acadia National Park.
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.
