How far is Deer Isle, ME from Lewiston, ME?

The driving distance from Deer Isle, ME to Lewiston, ME is about 128.6 miles (207 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.7 miles (123.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
128.62 mi
02h 42m
Flight
76.67 mi
123.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.67 mi
Kilometers
123.39 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.62 mi
Kilometers
207 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewiston
Thu, Apr 23, 2:33 AM EDT
Return by in Deer Isle
Thu, Apr 23, 5:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deer Isle
2026-04-22T23:51
Arrive Lewiston
Thu, Apr 23, 2:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Deer Isle
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
Searsmont
ME

City in United States of America

From Deer Isle
63.2 mi
01h 21m
To Lewiston
65.4 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Deer Isle Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
43°F
Wednesday
Using Blue Hill as the closest live forecast in the Hancock County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph S
Destination
47°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Deer Isle and Lewiston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Deer Isle and Lewiston.

  1. 1

    Start on King Row

    41 m · 7 sec · King Row

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Deer Isle Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · North Deer Isle Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Little Deer Isle Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Little Deer Isle Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Deer Isle Sedgwick Bridge

    2510 ft · 50 sec · Deer Isle Sedgwick Bridge

  5. 5

    Continue on Byards Point Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Byards Point Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Caterpillar Hill Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Caterpillar Hill Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Snows Cove Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Snows Cove Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Graytown Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Graytown Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Southern Bay Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Southern Bay Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Penobscot Road

    5 mi · 9 min · North Penobscot Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Ridge Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Front Ridge Road

  12. 12

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

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Route 1

    1.6 km · 1 min · Route 1

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    41 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Route 1

    682 ft · 17 sec · Route 1

  16. 16

    Continue on US Highway 1

    1.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 1

  17. 17

    Continue on Route 1

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Route 1

  18. 18

    Continue on Searsport Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Searsport Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Route 1

    1.1 km · 1 min · Route 1

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    1414 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    114 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Belmont Avenue

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Belmont Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Augusta Road

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Belfast Augusta Road East

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Belfast Augusta Road East

  25. 25

    Continue on Acadia Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Belfast Augusta Road

    17.6 mi · 21 min · Belfast Augusta Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Belfast Road

    1077 ft · 17 sec · Belfast Road

  28. 28

    Continue on North Belfast Avenue

    8.1 mi · 12 min · North Belfast Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North Belfast Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Belfast Avenue

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bangor Street

    2936 ft · 53 sec · Bangor Street

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cony Circle

    49 m · 3 sec · Memorial Drive

  32. 32

    Exit the rotary onto Memorial Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Memorial Circle

    122 m · 7 sec · State Street

  34. 34

    Exit the rotary onto State Street

    1007 ft · 19 sec · State Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Capitol Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Capitol Street

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto Armory Street

    915 ft · 20 sec · Armory Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Western Avenue

  38. 38

    Continue on US 202

    12.8 mi · 15 min · US 202

  39. 39

    Continue on US Route 202

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202

  40. 40

    Continue on Route 202

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  41. 41

    Continue on US Route 202

    1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202

  42. 42

    Continue on Route 202

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

  43. 43

    Continue on Main Street

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  44. 44

    Continue on Main Street

    569 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

  45. 45

    Turn slight right

    48 m · 6 sec

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Deer Isle 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
46 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belfast Augusta Road
17.6 mi · 14%
Route 1
15.5 mi · 12%
US 202
12.8 mi · 10%
North Belfast Avenue
9.05 mi · 7%
Acadia Highway
7.33 mi · 6%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Belfast Augusta Road

Continue on Belfast Augusta Road

17.6 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
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.9 mi
76.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Searsmont
01h 21m from Deer Isle
Leave By
1:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Deer Isle and Slight Chance Snow Showers then 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 Deer Isle to Lewiston?

The road trip is about 128.6 miles (207 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Searsmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.2 miles from Deer Isle and 65.4 miles from Lewiston.

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

The direct path is about 76.7 miles (123.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.9 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 1:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.91 one way or $35.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Deer Isle and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lewiston.

Stop Ideas Near Searsmont

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Searsmont, 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 Searsmont.

BUS

Belfast, Maine

15 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Lincolnville, Maine

17 mi away
2512 Atlantic Highway
BUS

Camden/Rockport, Maine

20 mi away
234 Park St.
BUS

Searsport, Maine

25 mi away
161 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Deer Isle and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 76.67 mi (123.39 km).

Deer Isle

#1 Deer Isle

Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States

Population1,911
Coordinates44.2239700, -68.6775300
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Lewiston

#2 Lewiston

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

Population36,226
Coordinates44.1003500, -70.2147800
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: King Row (-68.677463, 44.223793)
End: (-70.214787, 44.100393)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.54 gal
17.18 L · about $17.91
Round trip
$35.82
9.08 gal · 34.36 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.7 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $17.91 $35.82
Mid-grade $4.46 $20.23 $40.47
Premium $4.86 $22.06 $44.11
Diesel $6.00 $27.23 $54.45

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 Deer Isle and Lewiston. The current time is 23:51:12.

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.