How far is Cushing, ME from Lewiston, ME?

The driving distance from Cushing, ME to Lewiston, ME is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
67.49 mi
01h 30m
Flight
48.73 mi
78.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.73 mi
Kilometers
78.43 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.49 mi
Kilometers
108.61 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewiston
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 AM EDT
Return by in Cushing
Thu, Apr 23, 3:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cushing
2026-04-23T00:17
Arrive Lewiston
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cushing
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
Chelsea
ME

Town in Maine, US

From Cushing
33.7 mi
00h 45m
To Lewiston
33.7 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
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 Cushing and Lewiston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Killeran Road

    14 m · 2 sec · Killeran Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto River Road

    1746 ft · 48 sec · River Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Cross Road

  4. 4

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

    43 m · 6 sec · Cushing Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Colonel Stairs Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Colonel Stairs Road

  6. 6

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

    1195 ft · 33 sec · Finntown Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Hoffses Corner

    1166 ft · 32 sec · Hoffses Corner

  8. 8

    Continue on Finntown Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Finntown Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Friendship Road

    4.9 mi · 12 min · Friendship Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Jefferson Street

    2792 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Atlantic Highway

    1544 ft · 35 sec · Atlantic Highway

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Winslows Mills Road

    5.8 mi · 10 min · Winslows Mills Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Waldoboro Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Waldoboro Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Augusta Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Augusta Road

  15. 15

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

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rockland Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Augusta-Rockland Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Augusta-Rockland Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Augusta Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Augusta Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Eastern Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Eastern Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Augusta Road

    3098 ft · 59 sec · Augusta Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Togus Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Togus Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Windsor Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Windsor Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1025 ft · 35 sec · Water Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    2507 ft · 45 sec · Bridge Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Water Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Central Street

    903 ft · 15 sec · Central Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Lewiston Road

    1264 ft · 21 sec · Lewiston Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Cobbossee Avenue

    2931 ft · 50 sec · Cobbossee Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Lewiston Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Lewiston Road

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lewiston Road

    37 m · 2 sec · Lewiston Road

  30. 30

    Exit the rotary onto Lewiston Road

    1957 ft · 39 sec · Lewiston Road

  31. 31

    Take the ramp left toward I-95

    1146 ft · 28 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Maine Turnpike

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    19.5 mi · 21 min · Maine Turnpike

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right

    959 ft · 23 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight right

    664 ft · 16 sec

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto Alfred A Plourde Parkway

    993 ft · 17 sec · Alfred A Plourde Parkway

  37. 37

    Take the ramp straight

    1119 ft · 31 sec

  38. 38

    Merge slight left onto Lisbon Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Lisbon Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Main Street

    974 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  40. 40

    Turn slight right

    48 m · 6 sec

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
41 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
20.9 mi · 31%
Augusta Road
6.15 mi · 9%
Winslows Mills Road
5.8 mi · 9%
Friendship Road
4.85 mi · 7%
Augusta-Rockland Road
4.07 mi · 6%
Waldoboro Road
3.76 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

19.5 mi · 00h 21m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
48.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chelsea
00h 45m from Cushing
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Cushing 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 Cushing to Lewiston?

The road trip is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Chelsea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.7 miles from Cushing and 33.7 miles from Lewiston.

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

The direct path is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.39 one way or $18.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cushing and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lewiston.

Stop Ideas Near Chelsea

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chelsea, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

13 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

28 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

29 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

31 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cushing and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 48.73 mi (78.43 km).

Cushing

#1 Cushing

Town in Maine

Population1,500
Coordinates44.0192500, -69.2397700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Lewiston

#2 Lewiston

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

Population36,226
Coordinates44.1003500, -70.2147800
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Killeran Road (-69.239768, 44.01925)
End: (-70.214787, 44.100393)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.38 gal
9.01 L · about $9.39
Round trip
$18.78
4.76 gal · 18.02 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.3 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.39 $18.78
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.61 $21.22
Premium $4.86 $11.56 $23.12
Diesel $6.00 $14.27 $28.55

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 Cushing and Lewiston. The current time is 00:17:30.

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.