How far is Frenchville, ME from Lewiston, ME?

The driving distance from Frenchville, ME to Lewiston, ME is about 244.6 miles (393.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200.3 miles (322.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
244.61 mi
04h 13m
Flight
200.32 mi
322.38 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.32 mi
Kilometers
322.38 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
244.61 mi
Kilometers
393.66 km
Drive Time
04h 13m

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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 04h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewiston
Sun, Apr 19, 3:56 AM EDT
Return by in Frenchville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frenchville
2026-04-18T23:42
Arrive Lewiston
Sun, Apr 19, 3:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Frenchville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Greenbush
ME

City in Minnesota, United States

From Frenchville
122.3 mi
02h 06m
To Lewiston
122.3 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SE
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Frenchville Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Frenchville Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Exchange Street

    2974 ft · 1 min · Exchange Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2216 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Masardis Road

    11.7 mi · 17 min · Masardis Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Aroostook Scenic Highway

    30.2 mi · 45 min · Aroostook Scenic Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on North Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · North Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South Patten Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · South Patten Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Station Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Station Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Route 11

    933 ft · 16 sec · Route 11

  11. 11

    Continue on Station Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Station Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1229 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    153.7 mi · 2 hr 42 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202 West, ME 11 West, ME 17 West, ME 100 West: Winthrop

    1014 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Western Avenue

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on US 202

    12.8 mi · 15 min · US 202

  18. 18

    Continue on US Route 202

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202

  19. 19

    Continue on Route 202

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  20. 20

    Continue on US Route 202

    1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202

  21. 21

    Continue on Route 202

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    569 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight right

    48 m · 6 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Frenchville and Lewiston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
25 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
160 mi · 66%
Aroostook Scenic Highway
30.2 mi · 12%
US 202
12.8 mi · 5%
Masardis Road
11.7 mi · 5%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 3%
Station Road
5.21 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Merge slight left

154 mi · 02h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.3 mi
200.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenbush
02h 06m from Frenchville
Leave By
8:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Frenchville and Mostly Cloudy near Lewiston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Frenchville to Lewiston?

The road trip is about 244.6 miles (393.7 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?

Greenbush is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.3 miles from Frenchville and 122.3 miles from Lewiston.

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

The direct path is about 200.3 miles (322.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.3 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 8:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.05 one way or $68.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Frenchville and Mostly Cloudy near Lewiston.

Stop Ideas Near Greenbush

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

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

BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

20 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Bangor, Maine

32 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Searsport, Maine

72 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

79 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frenchville and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 200.32 mi (322.38 km).

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#1 Frenchville

Town in Maine, United States

Population1,031
Coordinates46.6811500, -68.3330900
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Lewiston

#2 Lewiston

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

Population36,226
Coordinates44.1003500, -70.2147800
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Frenchville Road (-68.33246, 46.680484)
End: (-70.214787, 44.100393)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 394 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.63 gal
32.67 L · about $34.05
Round trip
$68.09
17.26 gal · 65.34 L
Estimated CO2
76.7 kg one way
Round trip: 153.4 kg / 338 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $34.05 $68.09
Mid-grade $4.46 $38.46 $76.93
Premium $4.86 $41.92 $83.85
Diesel $6.00 $51.75 $103.51

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Frenchville and Lewiston. The current time is 23:42:53.

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.