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Lewiston, ME Road Trips

Lewiston, ME serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 17 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 67 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.

city in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

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Trip Routes

40

Longest Drive

221.4 mi

Houlton, ME

Quickest Drive

10m

Sabattus, ME

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Driving from Lewiston, ME

The typical drive from Lewiston, ME covers about 67 miles and takes around 1h 27m. 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 20 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Lewiston, ME are Calais, ME (199.4 mi, 4h 7m), Orono, ME (112.7 mi, 2h 10m), Bangor, ME (104.2 mi, 1h 59m), Guilford, ME (103.8 mi, 2h 9m), and Anson, ME (71.3 mi, 1h 30m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 67-mile drive from Lewiston, ME, expect to burn about 2.6 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 17 mapped routes leaving Lewiston, ME and 23 routes heading into Lewiston, ME, covering 40 total connections. Distances range from 20 to 199 miles.

The longest mapped route from Lewiston, ME covers 199 miles and takes approximately 4h 7m. Shorter options start at just 20 miles.

The average route from Lewiston, ME runs about 67 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 27m. 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.

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.

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