How far is Eastport, ME from Lewiston, ME?
The driving distance from Eastport, ME to Lewiston, ME is about 224.7 miles (361.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168.4 miles (271 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eastport and Lewiston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eastport and Lewiston.
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Start on High Street
9 m · 4 sec · High Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1936 ft · 39 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto County Road
6.5 mi · 11 min · County Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Route 1
11.6 mi · 17 min · US Route 1
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Continue on River Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · River Road
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Continue on Route 1
1.1 mi · 2 min · Route 1
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Continue on River Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · River Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 1
156 m · 10 sec · Route 1
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Turn left onto North Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · North Street
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Continue on Baring Street
2665 ft · 45 sec · Baring Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Baring Street
26 m · 1 sec · Baring Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Baring Street
1.9 mi · 2 min · Baring Street
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Continue on Route 1
2.6 mi · 3 min · Route 1
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Continue on Houlton Road
1047 ft · 17 sec · Houlton Road
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Turn left onto Airline Road
46.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Airline Road
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Continue on State Highway 9
1 km · 43 sec · State Highway 9
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Continue on Airline Road
28.7 mi · 41 min · Airline Road
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Continue on Main Road
13.4 mi · 17 min · Main Road
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
45 m · 13 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Newport
1530 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
72.3 mi · 1 hr 19 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 Eastport and Lewiston.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
72.3 mi · 01h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Eastport and Partly Sunny near Lewiston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eastport to Lewiston?
The road trip is about 224.7 miles (361.7 km) and usually takes 04h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Eddington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.8 miles from Eastport and 111.9 miles from Lewiston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168.4 miles (271 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.28 one way or $62.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Eastport and Partly Sunny near Lewiston.
Stop Ideas Near Eddington
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 Eddington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eastport and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 168.37 mi (270.96 km).
#1 Eastport
City in Washington County, Maine, United States
| Population | 1,275 |
| Coordinates | 44.9061900, -66.9899800 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| 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: 362 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 48m |
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 | $31.28 | $62.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $35.34 | $70.69 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $38.52 | $77.05 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $47.56 | $95.11 |
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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