How far is Belfast, ME from Lewiston, ME?

The driving distance from Belfast, ME to Lewiston, ME is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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
77.54 mi
01h 36m
Flight
63.88 mi
102.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.88 mi
Kilometers
102.81 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.54 mi
Kilometers
124.79 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewiston
Sat, Apr 18, 11:04 AM EDT
Return by in Belfast
Sat, Apr 18, 12:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belfast
2026-04-18T09:27
Arrive Lewiston
Sat, Apr 18, 11:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Belfast
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Windsor
ME

Town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States

From Belfast
37.7 mi
00h 48m
To Lewiston
39.9 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Belfast Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
51°F
Saturday
Using Searsport as the closest live forecast in the Waldo County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on High Street

    34 m · 6 sec · High Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1810 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Belmont Avenue

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Belmont Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Augusta Road

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Belfast Augusta Road East

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Belfast Augusta Road East

  6. 6

    Continue on Acadia Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Belfast Augusta Road

    17.6 mi · 21 min · Belfast Augusta Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Belfast Road

    1077 ft · 17 sec · Belfast Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North Belfast Avenue

    8.1 mi · 12 min · North Belfast Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Belfast Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Belfast Avenue

  11. 11

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

    2936 ft · 53 sec · Bangor Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cony Circle

    49 m · 3 sec · Memorial Drive

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto Memorial Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Memorial Circle

    122 m · 7 sec · State Street

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto State Street

    1007 ft · 19 sec · State Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Capitol Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Capitol Street

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Armory Street

    915 ft · 20 sec · Armory Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Western Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on US 202

    12.8 mi · 15 min · US 202

  20. 20

    Continue on US Route 202

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202

  21. 21

    Continue on Route 202

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  22. 22

    Continue on US Route 202

    1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202

  23. 23

    Continue on Route 202

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    569 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn slight right

    48 m · 6 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Belfast 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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belfast Augusta Road
17.6 mi · 23%
US 202
12.8 mi · 16%
North Belfast Avenue
9.05 mi · 12%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 8%
Main Street
4.96 mi · 6%
Augusta Road
4.78 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Belfast Augusta Road

Continue on Belfast Augusta Road

17.6 mi · 00h 21m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
63.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windsor
00h 48m from Belfast
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Belfast and Mostly Cloudy near Lewiston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from Belfast and 39.9 miles from Lewiston.

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

The direct path is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.81 one way or $21.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Belfast and Mostly Cloudy near Lewiston.

Stop Ideas Near Windsor

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 Windsor and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 14 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 6.3 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 6.3 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 Windsor.

BUS

Augusta, ME

18 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

28 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

31 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

36 mi away
279 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belfast and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 63.88 mi (102.81 km).

Belfast

#1 Belfast

City in Maine, United States

Population6,708
Coordinates44.4259100, -69.0064200
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Lewiston

#2 Lewiston

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

Population36,226
Coordinates44.1003500, -70.2147800
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: High Street (-69.006367, 44.425984)
End: (-70.214787, 44.100393)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.74 gal
10.36 L · about $10.81
Round trip
$21.62
5.48 gal · 20.72 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.7 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.81 $21.62
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.21 $24.42
Premium $4.86 $13.31 $26.62
Diesel $6.00 $16.43 $32.86

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Belfast and Lewiston. The current time is 09:27:26.

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.