How far is Acton, ME from Lewiston, ME?

The driving distance from Acton, ME to Lewiston, ME is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.66 mi
01h 27m
Flight
52.25 mi
84.09 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.25 mi
Kilometers
84.09 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.66 mi
Kilometers
116.94 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewiston
Thu, Apr 23, 1:44 AM EDT
Return by in Acton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Acton
2026-04-23T00:17
Arrive Lewiston
Thu, Apr 23, 1:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Acton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
South Portland Gardens
ME

City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America

From Acton
36.3 mi
00h 43m
To Lewiston
36.4 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Acton and Lewiston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Acton and Lewiston.

  1. 1

    Start on Sam Page Road

    14 m · 3 sec · Sam Page Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto H Road

    955 ft · 24 sec · H Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Route 109

    3.4 mi · 5 min · State Route 109

  4. 4

    Continue on Emery Mills Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Emery Mills Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left onto Bridge Street

    694 ft · 14 sec · Bridge Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Shaws Ridge Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Shaws Ridge Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Sanford Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Sanford Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Biddeford Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Biddeford Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Alfred Road

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Alfred Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Alfred Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left

    735 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North Toll: Portland, Augusta

    1317 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    12.2 mi · 13 min · Maine Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    22.4 mi · 25 min · Maine Turnpike

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Maine Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn

    1630 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Washington Street

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Minot Avenue

    2665 ft · 41 sec · Minot Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Court Street

    2156 ft · 37 sec · Court Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    2446 ft · 42 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight right

    48 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Acton and Lewiston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
42.7 mi · 59%
Alfred Road
8.23 mi · 11%
Washington Street
4.23 mi · 6%
State Route 109
3.39 mi · 5%
Main Street
2.74 mi · 4%
Sanford Road
2.39 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

22.4 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
52.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Portland Gardens
00h 43m from Acton
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Acton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lewiston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Acton to Lewiston?

The road trip is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km) and usually takes 01h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

South Portland Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.3 miles from Acton and 36.4 miles from Lewiston.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.14 one way or $20.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Acton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lewiston.

Stop Ideas Near South Portland Gardens

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Portland Gardens, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Portland Gardens.

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

2 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

15 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

19 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Freeport

29 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Acton and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 52.25 mi (84.09 km).

Acton

#1 Acton

Town in Maine

Population2,636
Coordinates43.5342500, -70.9097800
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Lewiston

#2 Lewiston

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

Population36,226
Coordinates44.1003500, -70.2147800
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Sam Page Road (-70.90976, 43.534167)
End: (-70.214787, 44.100393)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.71 L · about $10.14
Round trip
$20.28
5.14 gal · 19.42 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.14 $20.28
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.45 $22.91
Premium $4.86 $12.49 $24.97
Diesel $6.00 $15.41 $30.82

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maine · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Acton and Lewiston. The current time is 00:17:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.