How far is Ashland, ME from Lewiston, ME?
The driving distance from Ashland, ME to Lewiston, ME is about 247.1 miles (397.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 195.7 miles (314.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 04h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Penobscot County, Maine, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ashland and Lewiston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ashland and Lewiston.
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Start on the route
34 m · 14 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Station Street
588 ft · 11 sec · Station Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2216 ft · 38 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Masardis Road
11.7 mi · 17 min · Masardis Road
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Continue on Aroostook Scenic Highway
30.2 mi · 45 min · Aroostook Scenic Highway
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Continue on North Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · North Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on South Patten Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · South Patten Road
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Continue on Station Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Station Road
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Continue on Route 11
933 ft · 16 sec · Route 11
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Continue on Station Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Station Road
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Continue on Main Street
1229 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Take the ramp right
1760 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
153.7 mi · 2 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202 West, ME 11 West, ME 17 West, ME 100 West: Winthrop
1014 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Western Avenue
2.8 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue
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Continue on US 202
12.8 mi · 15 min · US 202
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Continue on US Route 202
1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202
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Continue on Route 202
2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202
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Continue on US Route 202
1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202
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Continue on Route 202
3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202
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Continue on Main Street
4.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
569 ft · 19 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 Ashland and Lewiston.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Main Street
Merge slight left
154 mi · 02h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Ashland and Mostly Sunny near Lewiston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ashland to Lewiston?
The road trip is about 247.1 miles (397.7 km) and usually takes 04h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Alton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.7 miles from Ashland and 127.4 miles from Lewiston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 195.7 miles (314.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.40 one way or $68.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Ashland and Mostly Sunny near Lewiston.
Stop Ideas Near Alton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ashland and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 195.65 mi (314.87 km).
#1 Ashland
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,214 |
| Coordinates | 46.6311500, -68.4061500 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| 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: 398 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 04m |
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 | $34.40 | $68.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $38.87 | $77.73 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $42.36 | $84.72 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $52.29 | $104.59 |
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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