How far is Frankfort, ME from Lewiston, ME?

The driving distance from Frankfort, ME to Lewiston, ME is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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
105.44 mi
01h 56m
Flight
74.89 mi
120.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.89 mi
Kilometers
120.53 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.44 mi
Kilometers
169.69 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewiston
Sat, May 30, 8:56 PM EDT
Return by in Frankfort
Sat, May 30, 10:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frankfort
2026-05-30T19:00
Arrive Lewiston
Sat, May 30, 8:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Frankfort
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
Palermo
ME

Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America

From Frankfort
46.9 mi
00h 58m
To Lewiston
58.5 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 mph NE
Destination
52°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Hill Road

    35 m · 5 sec · West Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Loggin Road

    577 ft · 16 sec · Loggin Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Road South

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Main Road South

  4. 4

    Continue on Bangor Road

    6 mi · 12 min · Bangor Road

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto East Main Street

    7 mi · 8 min · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Searsport Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Searsport Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 1

    1.1 km · 1 min · Route 1

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1414 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    114 m · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Belmont Avenue

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Belmont Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Augusta Road

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Belfast Augusta Road East

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Belfast Augusta Road East

  13. 13

    Continue on Acadia Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Belfast Augusta Road

    17.6 mi · 21 min · Belfast Augusta Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Belfast Road

    1077 ft · 17 sec · Belfast Road

  16. 16

    Continue on North Belfast Avenue

    8.1 mi · 12 min · North Belfast Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Belfast Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Belfast Avenue

  18. 18

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

    2936 ft · 53 sec · Bangor Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cony Circle

    49 m · 3 sec · Memorial Drive

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto Memorial Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Memorial Circle

    122 m · 7 sec · State Street

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary onto State Street

    1007 ft · 19 sec · State Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Capitol Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Capitol Street

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Armory Street

    915 ft · 20 sec · Armory Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Western Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on US 202

    12.8 mi · 15 min · US 202

  27. 27

    Continue on US Route 202

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202

  28. 28

    Continue on Route 202

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  29. 29

    Continue on US Route 202

    1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202

  30. 30

    Continue on Route 202

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

  31. 31

    Continue on Main Street

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Main Street

    569 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

  33. 33

    Turn slight right

    48 m · 6 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Frankfort 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
34 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belfast Augusta Road
17.6 mi · 17%
US 202
12.8 mi · 12%
North Belfast Avenue
9.05 mi · 9%
East Main Street
7.04 mi · 7%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 6%
Bangor Road
6.04 mi · 6%
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
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.5 mi
74.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palermo
00h 58m from Frankfort
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Frankfort 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 Frankfort to Lewiston?

The road trip is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Palermo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.9 miles from Frankfort and 58.5 miles from Lewiston.

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

The direct path is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.68 one way or $29.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Frankfort and Partly Sunny near Lewiston.

Stop Ideas Near Palermo

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Palermo and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 11.5 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Augusta City Hall
Meeting point 14.8 mi away

Augusta City Hall

Augusta , ME
16 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.8 mi away

Inn At City Hall

Augusta , ME
1 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Retirement home

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

26 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

35 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Belfast, Maine

36 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Camden/Rockport, Maine

38 mi away
234 Park St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frankfort and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 74.89 mi (120.53 km).

Frankfort

#1 Frankfort

Town in Maine

Population1,196
Coordinates44.6098000, -68.8767000
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Lewiston

#2 Lewiston

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

Population36,226
Coordinates44.1003500, -70.2147800
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: West Hill Road (-68.876554, 44.609818)
End: (-70.214787, 44.100393)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.72 gal
14.08 L · about $14.68
Round trip
$29.35
7.44 gal · 28.16 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.1 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $14.68 $29.35
Mid-grade $4.46 $16.58 $33.16
Premium $4.86 $18.07 $36.14
Diesel $6.00 $22.31 $44.62

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Frankfort and Lewiston. The current time is 19:00:20.

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.