How far is Brownville, ME from Lewiston, ME?

The driving distance from Brownville, ME to Lewiston, ME is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.6 miles (163.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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
120.65 mi
02h 19m
Flight
101.57 mi
163.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.57 mi
Kilometers
163.46 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.65 mi
Kilometers
194.16 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewiston
Sat, Apr 18, 10:39 AM EDT
Return by in Brownville
Sat, Apr 18, 12:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brownville
2026-04-18T08:20
Arrive Lewiston
Sat, Apr 18, 10:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brownville
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
Burnham
ME

Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America

From Brownville
60.3 mi
01h 09m
To Lewiston
60.3 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 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 Brownville and Lewiston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    32 m · 3 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Continue on High Street

    656 ft · 25 sec · High Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Road

    1 km · 55 sec · Main Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Park Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Park Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Milo Road

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Milo Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Summer Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Summer Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North Street

    141 m · 11 sec · North Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    619 ft · 15 sec · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Dexter Road

    6 mi · 11 min · Dexter Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Dover Road

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Dover Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Church Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Church Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Spring Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Spring Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Corinna Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Corinna Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Dexter Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Dexter Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Newport Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Newport Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Moosehead Trail

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Moosehead Trail

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ox Bow Road

    43 m · 3 sec · Ox Bow Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Ox Bow Road

    1284 ft · 44 sec · Ox Bow Road

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight right

    46.7 mi · 51 min

  23. 23

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

    1014 ft · 30 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Western Avenue

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on US 202

    12.8 mi · 15 min · US 202

  26. 26

    Continue on US Route 202

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202

  27. 27

    Continue on Route 202

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  28. 28

    Continue on US Route 202

    1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202

  29. 29

    Continue on Route 202

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

  30. 30

    Continue on Main Street

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Main Street

    569 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn slight right

    48 m · 6 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brownville 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
33 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ox Bow Road
47.3 mi · 39%
US 202
12.8 mi · 11%
Dexter Road
11.9 mi · 10%
Milo Road
8.62 mi · 7%
Main Street
7.97 mi · 7%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 5%
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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
101.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burnham
01h 09m from Brownville
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Brownville 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 Brownville to Lewiston?

The road trip is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Burnham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.3 miles from Brownville and 60.3 miles from Lewiston.

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

The direct path is about 101.6 miles (163.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.81 one way or $33.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Brownville and Mostly Cloudy near Lewiston.

Stop Ideas Near Burnham

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 Burnham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 11.7 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
Waterville City Hall
Meeting point 11.7 mi away

Waterville City Hall

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.6/5 8 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Belfast, Maine

44 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Searsport, Maine

48 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Augusta, ME

48 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Bangor, Maine

50 mi away
1039 Union St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brownville and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 101.57 mi (163.46 km).

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#1 Brownville

Town of the United States

Population1,197
Coordinates45.3070000, -69.0333700
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Lewiston

#2 Lewiston

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

Population36,226
Coordinates44.1003500, -70.2147800
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-69.033188, 45.306883)
End: (-70.214787, 44.100393)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.26 gal
16.12 L · about $16.81
Round trip
$33.61
8.52 gal · 32.24 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.7 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $16.81 $33.61
Mid-grade $4.46 $18.99 $37.97
Premium $4.86 $20.70 $41.39
Diesel $6.00 $25.55 $51.09

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 Brownville and Lewiston. The current time is 08:20:36.

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.