How far is Cape Elizabeth, ME from Lewiston, ME?
The driving distance from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Lewiston, ME is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Elizabeth and Lewiston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Elizabeth and Lewiston.
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Start on the route
55 m · 19 sec
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Turn left onto Two Lights Road
2941 ft · 2 min · Two Lights Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Two Lights Road
1 mi · 4 min · Two Lights Road
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Continue on Two Lights Road
34 m · 5 sec · Two Lights Road
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Turn right onto Ocean House Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Ocean House Road
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Continue on Ocean House Street
1055 ft · 23 sec · Ocean House Street
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Continue on Ocean Street
2519 ft · 52 sec · Ocean Street
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Continue on Ocean House Street
999 ft · 22 sec · Ocean House Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
1094 ft · 34 sec · Broadway
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Continue on Casco Bay Bridge
1.1 mi · 2 min · Casco Bay Bridge
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Turn straight onto York Street
785 ft · 19 sec · York Street
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Turn left onto High Street
1.3 km · 1 min · High Street
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Continue on Forest Avenue
2.4 mi · 3 min · Forest Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
61 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto Allen Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Allen Avenue
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
80 m · 7 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Auburn Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Auburn Street
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Continue on Gray Road
2967 ft · 1 min · Gray Road
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Take the ramp left
957 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: Lewiston, Augusta
854 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
14.1 mi · 15 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
8.1 mi · 9 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn
1630 ft · 42 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street
4.2 mi · 6 min · Washington Street
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Merge slight right onto Minot Avenue
2665 ft · 41 sec · Minot Avenue
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Turn right onto Court Street
2156 ft · 37 sec · Court Street
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Continue on Main Street
2446 ft · 42 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 Cape Elizabeth and Lewiston.
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.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
14.1 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Cape Elizabeth and Rain Showers Likely near Lewiston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Elizabeth to Lewiston?
The road trip is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Gray is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Cape Elizabeth and 26 miles from Lewiston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.59 one way or $13.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Cape Elizabeth and Rain Showers Likely near Lewiston.
Stop Ideas Near Gray
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 Gray.
Freeport
Portland Transportation Center
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Bath, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Elizabeth and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 37.08 mi (59.68 km).
#1 Cape Elizabeth
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, USA
| Population | 9,322 |
| Coordinates | 43.5637000, -70.2000500 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.59 | $13.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.44 | $14.89 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.11 | $16.23 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.01 | $20.03 |
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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