How far is Dayton, ME from Lewiston, ME?
The driving distance from Dayton, ME to Lewiston, ME is about 54.1 miles (87 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
Driving 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 04m.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Lewiston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Lewiston.
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Start on Wilderness Drive
1485 ft · 2 min · Wilderness Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bickford Road
1905 ft · 1 min · Bickford Road
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Turn right onto Hollis Road
1.4 mi · 6 min · Hollis Road
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Turn left onto New County Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · New County Road
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Continue on Bradley Street
2628 ft · 58 sec · Bradley Street
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Turn left onto Garfield Street
1 km · 2 min · Garfield Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Street
149 m · 17 sec · North Street
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Turn left onto Industrial Park Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Industrial Park Road
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Take the ramp right
1270 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
1545 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: Portland
3080 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
7.8 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
22.4 mi · 25 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 Dayton and Lewiston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Maine Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
22.4 mi · 00h 25m
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 Dayton 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 Dayton to Lewiston?
The road trip is about 54.1 miles (87 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Falmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Dayton and 27 miles from Lewiston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.53 one way or $15.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dayton and Mostly Sunny near Lewiston.
Stop Ideas Near Falmouth
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 Falmouth.
Portland Transportation Center
Freeport
Old Orchard Beach
Saco Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 42.08 mi (67.72 km).
#1 Dayton
Town in Maine, USA
| Population | 2,107 |
| Coordinates | 43.549722, -70.575555 |
| Altitude | - |
| 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: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.53 | $15.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.51 | $17.03 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.28 | $18.56 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.45 | $22.91 |
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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