Lewiston, ME Road Trips
Lewiston, ME serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 7 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 43-mile quick runs to 298-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Lewiston, ME spread mainly north and south, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
11
Longest Drive
297.9 mi
Van Buren, ME
Quickest Drive
1h 3m
Limington, 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.
Continue From Lewiston, ME
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Lewiston, ME
Lewiston, ME to Van Buren, ME
Lewiston, ME to Easton, ME
Lewiston, ME to Mars Hill, ME
Lewiston, ME to South Sanford, ME
Lewiston, ME to Springvale, ME
Lewiston, ME to Alfred, ME
Lewiston, ME to Limington, ME
Driving from Lewiston, ME
The typical drive from Lewiston, ME covers about 148 miles and takes around 2h 54m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 298 miles (5h 54m), while the shortest is just 43 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Lewiston, ME are Van Buren, ME (297.9 mi, 5h 54m), Easton, ME (258.9 mi, 4h 55m), Mars Hill, ME (247.7 mi, 4h 38m), South Sanford, ME (65.4 mi, 1h 17m), and Springvale, ME (65.4 mi, 1h 18m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 148-mile drive from Lewiston, ME, expect to burn about 5.8 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 mapped routes leaving Lewiston, ME and 4 routes heading into Lewiston, ME, covering 11 total connections. Distances range from 43 to 298 miles.
The longest mapped route from Lewiston, ME covers 298 miles and takes approximately 5h 54m. Shorter options start at just 43 miles.
The average route from Lewiston, ME runs about 148 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 54m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Lewiston, ME include Van Buren, ME, Easton, ME, Mars Hill, ME and South Sanford, ME. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Lewiston, ME by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
37,886
Median Income
$56,558
Median Home Value
$214,200
Median Age
37.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Lewiston, ME
A sampling of people born in Lewiston, ME.
Patrick Dempsey
1966
American actor and racecar driver
Paul LePage
1948
74th Governor of Maine
Marsden Hartley
1877–1943
American artist (1877-1943)
Erin Andrews
1978
American sportscaster and television personality
Clarence White
1944–1973
American musician (1944–1973)
Yvon Chouinard
1938
American mountain climber (1938-)
Robert LeGendre
1898–1931
American pentathlete (1898-1931)
Jared Golden
1982
American politician & veteran (born 1982)
William P. Frye
1830–1911
American politician from Maine (1830–1911)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Lewiston, ME.
Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
cathedral
Kora Temple
masonic temple in Lewiston, United States of America
Lewiston City Hall
city hall building in Lewiston, Maine, United States
Bates Mill
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
church building in Lewiston, United States of America
Trinity Episcopal Church
church building in Lewiston, United States of America
City data from Wikidata (Q501170), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Lewiston, ME
Lewiston-Auburn is a city in Androscoggin County, in the central Maine region of Maine. The Androscoggin River divides the city into two separate municipalities: the east bank is Lewiston, with a population of about 39,000 (2016), and the west bank is Auburn, with about 23,000 people (2016). They are known locally as the "Twin Cities" or "L–A".
1 Androscoggin Historical Society & Museum. 2 Bates College, 23 Campus Av, ☏ +1 207-786-6000. Museum of Arts and Olin Arts center may provide some diversions. 3 Museum L-A, 35 Canal St, ☏ +1 207-517-9424. (updated Oct 2019)
Lost Valley, 200 Lost Valley Rd, ☏ +1 207 784-1561, [email protected]. Ski resort. Franco Center, 46 Cedar St, ☏ +1 207-783-1585 (admin), +1 207-689-2000 (box office), fax: +1 207-689-2355. Performing arts and museum in old St. Mary's church. 1 Great Falls Balloon Festival, Simard-Payne Memorial Park and Festival Park. Annual hot air balloon festival; one of the largest tourist draws to the area. Normally the 3rd weekend in August. Switzerland Road. It's one of the more hidden pleasures of living in Lewiston. Switzerland Road is between the local fire station and a local furniture store and across from Harley Davidson's. Walking down this road is a quiet delight. Switzerland is a dead end road, approximately one mile in length. It parallels the Androscoggin River, offering waterfront access (but no swimming) after the initial 100 yards of residences. About halfway down the road is St Peter's Cemetery, which is a local landmark. You can see the cultural heritage of Lewiston in the Quebecois names and Catholic practices in this quiet, beautifully maintained place of rest. Switzerland Road ends in a power plant that uses the water power from the river to provide electricity to Lewiston locals, and while the power plant is not public, it is easily accessible if you call in advance for a tour. The tour is very worthwhile, because they show how water is transformed into electricity. 2 Androscoggin Bank Colisée. A multi-purpose sports Colosseum. (updated Oct 2019)
Fish Bones, 70 Lincoln St, ☏ +1 207-333-3663. Seafood. Governor's Restaurant & Bakery, 1185 Lisbon St, ☏ +1 207-753-0173. Family place. Oh my, try the pie. Mother India, 114 Lisbon St, ☏ +1 207-333-6777. Golden City Chinese food, 20 east Ave, ☏ +1 207-777-7037. Chinese food to eat in or take out. Very authentic Sam's Italian Foods, 268 Main St, ☏ +1 207 782-9145. Davinci's Eatery, 150 Mill St, ☏ +1 207-782-2088. In the old Bates Mill, great lasagna and bread, did that part of the mill over very nicely. Brick oven. North Italian cuisine. (updated Jul 2023) Garden Grille & Bar, 14 Great Falls Plaza (at the Hilton), ☏ +1 207-514-2222. Mac's Grill, 1052 Minot Ave, ☏ +1 207 783-6885. Angus beef and more. 1 The Munroe Inn, 123 Pleasant St, ☏ +1 207 782-4984. Fine dining in a bed and breakfast setting. Margaritas Mexican Restaurant & Watering Hole, 180 Center St, ☏ +1 207 782-6036. 4PM - Various. Great Mexican food; dinner until 10PM on weeknights, 11PM on weekends, lounge open until 1AM. Now opening for lunch at 11:30AM Friday through Sunday.
Gritty McDuff's, 68 Main St., Auburn, ☏ +1 207-376-2739. Daily 11AM-midnight. A Maine brew pub overlooking the Androscoggin River. Great food, micro brews, atmosphere and live entertainment.
1 Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch, 14 Great Falls Plaza, ☏ +1-207-784-4433, fax: +1-207-777-7328. Maine Motel & Cabins, 1101 Maine St., Lewiston, ☏ +1 207-784-7925. They have motel room, but the cabins are so cozy, bring a fan for the summer. Great place if you're taking in the Moxie Festival. Nice young couple run it. SureStay by Best Western Lewiston, 516 Pleasant St., Lewiston, ☏ +1 207-705-2040, fax: +1 207 783-5270. 2 Ramada Conference Center Lewiston/Auburn, 490 Pleasant St., Lewiston, ☏ +1 207-784-2331. Super 8 Motel Lewiston/Auburn, 1440 Lisbon St., Lewiston, ☏ +1 207-784-8882.
I-95: Maine Turnpike (Interstate 95), Exits 75-80. 1 Greyhound, 111 Bates St, ☏ +1 207-782-0311. Portland International Jetport (Portland), ☏ +1 207-878-6757. 2 Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport (LEW IATA), 80 Airport Dr, ☏ +1 207-786-0631. Shuttle companies serve Lewiston: Maine Limousine Service, ☏ +1 207-883-0222, toll-free: +1 800-646-0068.
Purple Bus (Citylink), ☏ +1 207 777-4563. M-Sa. 9 routes. Citylink connects Lewiston, Auburn and Lisbon. The downtown shuttle is free. It runs through the downtowns of Lewiston and Auburn. $1.50. (updated May 2019)
Travel tips adapted from Lewiston–Auburn on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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