How far is Anson, ME from Lewiston, ME?

The driving distance from Anson, ME to Lewiston, ME is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
62.43 mi
01h 23m
Flight
50.83 mi
81.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.83 mi
Kilometers
81.81 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.43 mi
Kilometers
100.47 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewiston
Thu, Apr 23, 2:03 AM EDT
Return by in Anson
Thu, Apr 23, 3:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anson
2026-04-23T00:39
Arrive Lewiston
Thu, Apr 23, 2:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anson
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
Sidney
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Anson
35 mi
00h 41m
To Lewiston
27.3 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

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 Anson and Lewiston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    108 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    2556 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Madison Road

    1301 ft · 22 sec · Madison Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Old Point Avenue

    4 mi · 6 min · Old Point Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on New Madison Road

    1 km · 57 sec · New Madison Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Madison Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Madison Road

  7. 7

    Continue on New Madison Road

    2058 ft · 35 sec · New Madison Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Bridge Street

    980 ft · 17 sec · Bridge Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2113 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Waterville Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Waterville Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Norridgewock Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Norridgewock Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Middle Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Middle Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Pung Hill Road

    1.1 km · 60 sec · Pung Hill Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Norridgewock Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Norridgewock Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right

    1306 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    20.2 mi · 22 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202 West, ME 11 West, ME 17 West, ME 100 West: Winthrop

    1014 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Western Avenue

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on US 202

    12.8 mi · 15 min · US 202

  21. 21

    Continue on US Route 202

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202

  22. 22

    Continue on Route 202

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  23. 23

    Continue on US Route 202

    1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202

  24. 24

    Continue on Route 202

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Street

    569 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn slight right

    48 m · 6 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
28 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
27 mi · 43%
US 202
12.8 mi · 20%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 10%
Norridgewock Road
5.53 mi · 9%
Old Point Avenue
4.04 mi · 6%
Waterville Road
3.31 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Merge slight left

20.2 mi · 00h 22m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
50.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sidney
00h 41m from Anson
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Anson 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 Anson to Lewiston?

The road trip is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Sidney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from Anson and 27.3 miles from Lewiston.

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

The direct path is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.68 one way or $17.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Anson and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lewiston.

Stop Ideas Near Sidney

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sidney and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 12 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Augusta City Hall
Meeting point 5.9 mi away

Augusta City Hall

Augusta , ME
16 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 5.8 mi away

Inn At City Hall

Augusta , ME
1 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Retirement home

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sidney.

BUS

Augusta, ME

8 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

44 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

45 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

47 mi away
279 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anson and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 50.83 mi (81.81 km).

Anson

#1 Anson

Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States

Population2,397
Coordinates44.7983900, -69.8892200
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Lewiston

#2 Lewiston

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

Population36,226
Coordinates44.1003500, -70.2147800
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-69.889522, 44.798451)
End: (-70.214787, 44.100393)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.2 gal
8.34 L · about $8.68
Round trip
$17.36
4.4 gal · 16.68 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.1 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.68 $17.36
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.81 $19.61
Premium $4.86 $10.69 $21.38
Diesel $6.00 $13.19 $26.39

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 Anson and Lewiston. The current time is 00:39:32.

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.