How far is Harpswell Center, ME from Lewiston, ME?
The driving distance from Harpswell Center, ME to Lewiston, ME is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.6 miles (38 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Androscoggin County, Maine
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harpswell Center and Lewiston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harpswell Center and Lewiston.
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Start on Harpswell Neck Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Harpswell Neck Road
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Continue on Harpswell Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · Harpswell Road
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Continue on Sills Drive
993 ft · 36 sec · Sills Drive
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Continue on Federal Street
3194 ft · 2 min · Federal Street
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Turn left onto Mason Street
143 m · 19 sec · Mason Street
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Turn right onto Maine Street
1150 ft · 45 sec · Maine Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Route 196
823 ft · 29 sec · Route 196
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Continue on Lewiston Road
5.7 mi · 10 min · Lewiston Road
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Continue on Lisbon Street
11.6 mi · 16 min · Lisbon Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
974 ft · 17 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 Harpswell Center and Lewiston.
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.
Lisbon Street
Continue on Lisbon Street
11.6 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Harpswell Center 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 Harpswell Center to Lewiston?
The road trip is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Lisbon Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Harpswell Center and 15.7 miles from Lewiston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.6 miles (38 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.14 one way or $8.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Harpswell Center and Mostly Cloudy near Lewiston.
Stop Ideas Near Lisbon Falls
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 Lisbon Falls.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harpswell Center and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 23.61 mi (37.99 km).
#1 Harpswell Center
City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 5,281 |
| Coordinates | 43.8017500, -69.9842100 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| 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: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.14 | $8.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.30 | $12.59 |
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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