How far is Appleton, ME from Lewiston, ME?
The driving distance from Appleton, ME to Lewiston, ME is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Maine, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Appleton and Lewiston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Appleton and Lewiston.
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Start on Town Hill Road
42 m · 6 sec · Town Hill Road
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Continue on Sennebec Road
5.6 mi · 11 min · Sennebec Road
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Turn right onto Heald Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Heald Highway
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Continue on Rockland Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Rockland Road
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Continue on Augusta Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road
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Continue on Rockland Road
6.2 mi · 9 min · Rockland Road
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Continue on Augusta-Rockland Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Augusta-Rockland Road
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Continue on Augusta Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Augusta Road
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Continue on Eastern Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Eastern Avenue
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Continue on Augusta Road
3098 ft · 59 sec · Augusta Road
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Turn left onto Togus Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Togus Road
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Continue on Windsor Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Windsor Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
1025 ft · 35 sec · Water Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
2507 ft · 45 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Water Street
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Continue on Central Street
903 ft · 15 sec · Central Street
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Continue on Lewiston Road
1264 ft · 21 sec · Lewiston Road
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Continue on Cobbossee Avenue
2931 ft · 50 sec · Cobbossee Avenue
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Continue on Lewiston Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Lewiston Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lewiston Road
37 m · 2 sec · Lewiston Road
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Exit the rotary onto Lewiston Road
1957 ft · 39 sec · Lewiston Road
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Take the ramp left toward I-95
1146 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
1.1 mi · 1 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
19.5 mi · 21 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right
959 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right
664 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Alfred A Plourde Parkway
993 ft · 17 sec · Alfred A Plourde Parkway
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Take the ramp straight
1119 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lisbon Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · Lisbon Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
974 ft · 17 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right
48 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Appleton and Lewiston.
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.
Maine Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
19.5 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Appleton and 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 Appleton to Lewiston?
The road trip is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Chelsea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Appleton and 28.5 miles from Lewiston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 3:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.25 one way or $16.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Appleton and Chance Rain Showers near Lewiston.
Stop Ideas Near Chelsea
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Appleton and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 49.5 mi (79.66 km).
#1 Appleton
Town in Knox County, Maine
| Population | 1,381 |
| Coordinates | 44.2892400, -69.2508800 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lewiston
City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States
| Population | 36,226 |
| Coordinates | 44.1003500, -70.2147800 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-70.214787, 44.100393)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $8.25 | $16.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.32 | $18.63 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.15 | $20.31 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $12.53 | $25.07 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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