How far is Charleston, ME from Lewiston, ME?
The driving distance from Charleston, ME to Lewiston, ME is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
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 Somerset County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charleston and Lewiston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and Lewiston.
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Start on the route
55 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Main Road
4 mi · 7 min · Main Road
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Turn left onto Dover Road
1721 ft · 29 sec · Dover Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Exeter Road
7.2 mi · 13 min · Exeter Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Exeter Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Exeter Road
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Continue on Exeter Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Exeter Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Exeter Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · Exeter Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dexter Road
127 m · 7 sec · Dexter Road
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Continue on Newport Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Newport Road
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Continue on Moosehead Trail
4.7 mi · 7 min · Moosehead Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ox Bow Road
43 m · 3 sec · Ox Bow Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Ox Bow Road
1284 ft · 44 sec · Ox Bow Road
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Take the exit slight right
1648 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight right
46.7 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202 West, ME 11 West, ME 17 West, ME 100 West: Winthrop
1014 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Western Avenue
2.8 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue
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Continue on US 202
12.8 mi · 15 min · US 202
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Continue on US Route 202
1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202
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Continue on Route 202
2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202
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Continue on US Route 202
1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202
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Continue on Route 202
3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202
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Continue on Main Street
4.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
569 ft · 19 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 Charleston and Lewiston.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Charleston and Mostly Sunny near Lewiston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charleston to Lewiston?
The road trip is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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 51.8 miles from Charleston and 51.7 miles from Lewiston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 2:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.40 one way or $28.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Charleston and Mostly Sunny near Lewiston.
Stop Ideas Near Fairfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Waterville Opera House
Sidney Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 89.25 mi (143.64 km).
#1 Charleston
Human settlement in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 1,675 |
| Coordinates | 45.0850600, -69.0405900 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| 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: 167 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $14.40 | $28.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $16.27 | $32.54 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $17.73 | $35.46 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $21.89 | $43.78 |
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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