Lewiston, ME Road Trips

Lewiston, ME serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 9 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 81 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Lewiston, ME spread mainly east and north, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

22

Longest Drive

221.4 mi

Houlton, ME

Quickest Drive

10m

Sabattus, ME

Plan Around Lewiston, ME

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Lewiston, ME is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Houlton, ME to Lewiston, ME 221.4 mi · 3h 55m Old Town, ME to Lewiston, ME 114.9 mi · 2h 14m Madison, ME to Lewiston, ME 69.6 mi · 1h 26m Camden, ME to Lewiston, ME 67.3 mi · 1h 32m

Continue From Lewiston, ME

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Lewiston, ME to Calais, ME 199.4 mi · 4h 7m Lewiston, ME to Orono, ME 115.2 mi · 1h 53m Lewiston, ME to Bangor, ME 106.7 mi · 1h 40m Lewiston, ME to Guilford, ME 103.8 mi · 2h 9m

Trips from Lewiston, ME

Lewiston, ME to Calais, ME

199.4 mi 4h 7m

Lewiston, ME to Orono, ME

115.2 mi 1h 53m

Lewiston, ME to Bangor, ME

106.7 mi 1h 40m

Lewiston, ME to Guilford, ME

103.8 mi 2h 9m

Lewiston, ME to Alfred, ME

60.8 mi 1h 11m

Lewiston, ME to Cornish, ME

48.1 mi 1h 11m

Lewiston, ME to Denmark, ME

41.9 mi 1h 9m

Lewiston, ME to Portland, ME

35.4 mi 46m

Lewiston, ME to Buckfield, ME

18.3 mi 27m

Driving from Lewiston, ME

The typical drive from Lewiston, ME covers about 81 miles and takes around 1h 37m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 199 miles (4h 7m), while the shortest is just 18 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Lewiston, ME are Calais, ME (199.4 mi, 4h 7m), Orono, ME (115.2 mi, 1h 53m), Bangor, ME (106.7 mi, 1h 40m), Guilford, ME (103.8 mi, 2h 9m), and Alfred, ME (60.8 mi, 1h 11m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 81-mile drive from Lewiston, ME, expect to burn about 3.2 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 9 mapped routes leaving Lewiston, ME and 13 routes heading into Lewiston, ME, covering 22 total connections. Distances range from 18 to 199 miles.

The longest mapped route from Lewiston, ME covers 199 miles and takes approximately 4h 7m. Shorter options start at just 18 miles.

The average route from Lewiston, ME runs about 81 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 37m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Lewiston, ME include Calais, ME, Orono, ME, Bangor, ME and Guilford, ME. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.