How far is Frenchville, ME from Lewiston, ME?
The driving distance from Frenchville, ME to Lewiston, ME is about 316.5 miles (509.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 236.9 miles (381.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 54m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 27m.
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.
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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.
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Start on the route
14 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Saint Agatha Avenue
22 m · 11 sec · Saint Agatha Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
4.2 mi · 8 min · Main Street
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Continue on Frenchville Road
7 mi · 11 min · Frenchville Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Market Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
655 ft · 23 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Pleasant Street
1 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Aroostook Road
30.6 mi · 45 min · Aroostook Road
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Continue on Portage Road
15.3 mi · 23 min · Portage Road
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Turn left onto Station Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Station Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2216 ft · 38 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Masardis Road
11.7 mi · 17 min · Masardis Road
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Continue on Aroostook Scenic Highway
30.2 mi · 45 min · Aroostook Scenic Highway
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Continue on North Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · North Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on South Patten Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · South Patten Road
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Continue on Station Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Station Road
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Continue on Route 11
933 ft · 16 sec · Route 11
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Continue on Station Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Station Road
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Continue on Main Street
1229 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Take the ramp right
1760 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
153.7 mi · 2 hr 42 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 Frenchville and Lewiston.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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 Sunny leaving Frenchville and Sunny 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 316.5 miles (509.3 km) and usually takes 05h 27m 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?
Chester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.9 miles from Frenchville and 166.6 miles from Lewiston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 236.9 miles (381.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.6 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 6:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.88 one way or $97.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Frenchville and Sunny near Lewiston.
Stop Ideas Near Chester
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 Chester.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frenchville and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 236.91 mi (381.27 km).
#1 Frenchville
Frenchville is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.2808700, -68.3797600 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| 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: 509 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 56m |
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 | $4.38 | $48.88 | $97.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $55.01 | $110.02 |
| Premium | $5.41 | $60.43 | $120.86 |
| Diesel | $6.44 | $71.88 | $143.76 |
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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