How far is Gouldsboro, ME from Lewiston, ME?

The driving distance from Gouldsboro, ME to Lewiston, ME is about 150.7 miles (242.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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
150.68 mi
02h 44m
Flight
110.77 mi
178.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.77 mi
Kilometers
178.26 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.68 mi
Kilometers
242.49 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewiston
Sun, May 31, 11:51 AM EDT
Return by in Gouldsboro
Sun, May 31, 2:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gouldsboro
2026-05-31T09:06
Arrive Lewiston
Sun, May 31, 11:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gouldsboro
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Morrill
ME

Human settlement in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America

From Gouldsboro
66.9 mi
01h 22m
To Lewiston
83.8 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Gouldsboro Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Sunday
Using Ellsworth as the closest live forecast in the Hancock County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SE
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Bay Road

    60 m · 11 sec · West Bay Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto US Highway 1

    19.2 mi · 29 min · US Highway 1

  3. 3

    Continue on Downeast Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Downeast Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Downeast Highway

    140 m · 11 sec · Downeast Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on High Street

    1268 ft · 36 sec · High Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Foster Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · Foster Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Water Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Water Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    806 ft · 10 sec · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    85 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Bucksport Road

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Bucksport Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Acadia Highway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Acadia Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Route 1

    1.6 km · 1 min · Route 1

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    41 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Route 1

    682 ft · 17 sec · Route 1

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 1

    1.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 1

  16. 16

    Continue on Route 1

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Route 1

  17. 17

    Continue on Searsport Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Searsport Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Route 1

    1.1 km · 1 min · Route 1

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    1414 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    114 m · 12 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Belmont Avenue

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Belmont Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Augusta Road

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Belfast Augusta Road East

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Belfast Augusta Road East

  24. 24

    Continue on Acadia Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Belfast Augusta Road

    17.6 mi · 21 min · Belfast Augusta Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Belfast Road

    1077 ft · 17 sec · Belfast Road

  27. 27

    Continue on North Belfast Avenue

    8.1 mi · 12 min · North Belfast Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Belfast Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Belfast Avenue

  29. 29

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

    2936 ft · 53 sec · Bangor Street

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cony Circle

    49 m · 3 sec · Memorial Drive

  31. 31

    Exit the rotary onto Memorial Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Memorial Circle

    122 m · 7 sec · State Street

  33. 33

    Exit the rotary onto State Street

    1007 ft · 19 sec · State Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Capitol Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Capitol Street

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto Armory Street

    915 ft · 20 sec · Armory Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Western Avenue

  37. 37

    Continue on US 202

    12.8 mi · 15 min · US 202

  38. 38

    Continue on US Route 202

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202

  39. 39

    Continue on Route 202

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  40. 40

    Continue on US Route 202

    1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202

  41. 41

    Continue on Route 202

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

  42. 42

    Continue on Main Street

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  43. 43

    Continue on Main Street

    569 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

  44. 44

    Turn slight right

    48 m · 6 sec

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gouldsboro 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
45 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 1
20.5 mi · 14%
Belfast Augusta Road
17.6 mi · 12%
Route 1
15.5 mi · 10%
Acadia Highway
13.4 mi · 9%
US 202
12.8 mi · 8%
North Belfast Avenue
9.05 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 1

Turn left onto US Highway 1

19.2 mi · 00h 29m

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
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.9 mi
110.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morrill
01h 22m from Gouldsboro
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gouldsboro and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lewiston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 150.7 miles (242.5 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Morrill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.9 miles from Gouldsboro and 83.8 miles from Lewiston.

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

The direct path is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.9 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 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.99 one way or $41.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gouldsboro and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lewiston.

Stop Ideas Near Morrill

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

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

BUS

Belfast, Maine

10 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Searsport, Maine

19 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Lincolnville, Maine

21 mi away
2512 Atlantic Highway
BUS

Camden/Rockport, Maine

28 mi away
234 Park St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gouldsboro and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 110.77 mi (178.26 km).

Gouldsboro

#1 Gouldsboro

City in United States of America

Population1,743
Coordinates44.4784100, -68.0383400
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Lewiston

#2 Lewiston

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

Population36,226
Coordinates44.1003500, -70.2147800
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: West Bay Road (-68.038797, 44.478171)
End: (-70.214787, 44.100393)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.32 gal
20.13 L · about $20.99
Round trip
$41.97
10.64 gal · 40.26 L
Estimated CO2
47.3 kg one way
Round trip: 94.6 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $20.99 $41.97
Mid-grade $4.46 $23.71 $47.42
Premium $4.86 $25.84 $51.69
Diesel $6.00 $31.90 $63.81

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Gouldsboro and Lewiston. The current time is 09:06:58.

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.