How far is Brewer, ME from Lewiston, ME?

The driving distance from Brewer, ME to Lewiston, ME is about 104.5 miles (168.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
104.43 mi
01h 50m
Flight
86.33 mi
138.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.33 mi
Kilometers
138.94 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.43 mi
Kilometers
168.06 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewiston
Thu, Apr 23, 7:08 AM EDT
Return by in Brewer
Thu, Apr 23, 8:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brewer
2026-04-23T05:18
Arrive Lewiston
Thu, Apr 23, 7:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brewer
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 Brewer
52.2 mi
00h 55m
To Lewiston
52.3 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Thursday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 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 Brewer and Lewiston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    23 m · 6 sec · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    70 m · 22 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    21 m · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    45 m · 13 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Newport

    1530 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    72.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  10. 10

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

    1014 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Western Avenue

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on US 202

    12.8 mi · 15 min · US 202

  13. 13

    Continue on US Route 202

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202

  14. 14

    Continue on Route 202

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  15. 15

    Continue on US Route 202

    1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202

  16. 16

    Continue on Route 202

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    569 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    48 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
72.5 mi · 69%
US 202
12.8 mi · 12%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 6%
Main Street
4.61 mi · 4%
Western Avenue
2.83 mi · 3%
North Main Street
2.33 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

72.3 mi · 01h 19m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
86.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
00h 55m from Brewer
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Brewer 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 Brewer to Lewiston?

The road trip is about 104.5 miles (168.1 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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 52.2 miles from Brewer and 52.3 miles from Lewiston.

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

The direct path is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.56 one way or $29.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Brewer and Slight 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 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 12.9 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 Brewer and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 86.33 mi (138.94 km).

Brewer

#1 Brewer

City in Maine, USA

Population8,948
Coordinates44.7967400, -68.7614200
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Lewiston

#2 Lewiston

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

Population36,226
Coordinates44.1003500, -70.2147800
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: State Street (-68.761189, 44.796826)
End: (-70.214787, 44.100393)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.69 gal
13.95 L · about $14.56
Round trip
$29.11
7.38 gal · 27.9 L
Estimated CO2
32.8 kg one way
Round trip: 65.6 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $14.56 $29.11
Mid-grade $4.46 $16.45 $32.89
Premium $4.86 $17.93 $35.85
Diesel $6.00 $22.13 $44.26

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 Brewer and Lewiston. The current time is 05:18:27.

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.