How far is East Millinocket, ME from Lewiston, ME?
The driving distance from East Millinocket, ME to Lewiston, ME is about 165.8 miles (266.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.6 miles (213.4 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Millinocket and Lewiston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Millinocket and Lewiston.
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Start on Church Street
65 m · 12 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Maple Street
799 ft · 42 sec · Maple Street
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Turn left onto Old Main Street
1022 ft · 35 sec · Old Main Street
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Continue on State Route 11
1418 ft · 35 sec · State Route 11
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Continue on Old Main Street
1523 ft · 29 sec · Old Main Street
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Continue on Medway Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Medway Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1268 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
134.1 mi · 2 hr 22 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 East Millinocket and Lewiston.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Medway Road
Merge slight left
134 mi · 02h 22m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving East Millinocket 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 East Millinocket to Lewiston?
The road trip is about 165.8 miles (266.9 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?
Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83 miles from East Millinocket and 82.9 miles from Lewiston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.6 miles (213.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 1:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.08 one way or $46.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around East Millinocket and Rain Showers Likely near Lewiston.
Stop Ideas Near Plymouth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Millinocket and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 132.61 mi (213.41 km).
#1 East Millinocket
City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 1,621 |
| Coordinates | 45.6275500, -68.5744800 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| 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: 267 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $23.08 | $46.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $26.07 | $52.15 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $28.42 | $56.84 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $35.08 | $70.16 |
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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