How far is Bradford, ME from Lewiston, ME?

The driving distance from Bradford, ME to Lewiston, ME is about 105.9 miles (170.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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
105.93 mi
02h 01m
Flight
91.69 mi
147.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.69 mi
Kilometers
147.56 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.93 mi
Kilometers
170.47 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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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 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewiston
Fri, May 1, 6:23 PM EDT
Return by in Bradford
Fri, May 1, 8:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bradford
2026-05-01T16:21
Arrive Lewiston
Fri, May 1, 6:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bradford
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
Fairfield
ME

Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States

From Bradford
53 mi
01h 00m
To Lewiston
52.9 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Friday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Bradford Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Bradford Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Dover Road

    1721 ft · 29 sec · Dover Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Exeter Road

    7.2 mi · 13 min · Exeter Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Exeter Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Exeter Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Exeter Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Exeter Road

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Exeter Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Exeter Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dexter Road

    127 m · 7 sec · Dexter Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Newport Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Newport Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Moosehead Trail

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Moosehead Trail

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ox Bow Road

    43 m · 3 sec · Ox Bow Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Ox Bow Road

    1284 ft · 44 sec · Ox Bow Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    46.7 mi · 51 min

  17. 17

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

    1014 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Western Avenue

    2.8 mi · 3 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 Bradford and Lewiston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ox Bow Road
47.3 mi · 45%
Exeter Road
15.7 mi · 15%
US 202
12.8 mi · 12%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 6%
Main Street
6.12 mi · 6%
Moosehead Trail
4.69 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Ox Bow Road

Merge slight right

46.7 mi · 00h 51m

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
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
91.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
01h 00m from Bradford
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Bradford 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 Bradford to Lewiston?

The road trip is about 105.9 miles (170.5 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53 miles from Bradford and 52.9 miles from Lewiston.

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

The direct path is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.75 one way or $29.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Bradford and Chance Rain Showers near Lewiston.

Stop Ideas Near Fairfield

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 Fairfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 4.5 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
Sidney Town Hall
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

Sidney Town Hall

Sidney , ME
2986 Middle Rd, Sidney, ME 04330
Rating 4.9/5 10 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

30 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Belfast, Maine

49 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Searsport, Maine

56 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

57 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bradford and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 91.69 mi (147.56 km).

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#1 Bradford

City in Maine, USA

Population1,220
Coordinates45.0667300, -68.9378100
Altitude72
CountryUnited States
Lewiston

#2 Lewiston

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

Population36,226
Coordinates44.1003500, -70.2147800
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: West Road (-68.937878, 45.066971)
End: (-70.214787, 44.100393)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.74 gal
14.15 L · about $14.75
Round trip
$29.51
7.48 gal · 28.3 L
Estimated CO2
33.2 kg one way
Round trip: 66.5 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $14.75 $29.51
Mid-grade $4.46 $16.67 $33.34
Premium $4.86 $18.17 $36.34
Diesel $6.00 $22.43 $44.86

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Bradford and Lewiston. The current time is 16:21:22.

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.