How far is Holden, ME from Lewiston, ME?

The driving distance from Holden, ME to Lewiston, ME is about 108.7 miles (175 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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
108.72 mi
01h 53m
Flight
88.18 mi
141.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.18 mi
Kilometers
141.91 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.72 mi
Kilometers
174.96 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewiston
Tue, May 12, 9:21 PM EDT
Return by in Holden
Tue, May 12, 11:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holden
2026-05-12T19:27
Arrive Lewiston
Tue, May 12, 9:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holden
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
Benton
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Holden
54.4 mi
00h 56m
To Lewiston
54.4 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rider Bluff Road

    68 m · 17 sec · Rider Bluff Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Church Road

    1103 ft · 50 sec · Church Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Wilson Street

    2662 ft · 51 sec · Wilson Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight

    2149 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    45 m · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Newport

    1530 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    72.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  11. 11

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

    1014 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Western Avenue

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on US 202

    12.8 mi · 15 min · US 202

  14. 14

    Continue on US Route 202

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202

  15. 15

    Continue on Route 202

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  16. 16

    Continue on US Route 202

    1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202

  17. 17

    Continue on Route 202

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    569 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight right

    48 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
72.5 mi · 67%
US 202
12.8 mi · 12%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 6%
Wilson Street
5.75 mi · 5%
Main Street
4.61 mi · 4%
Western Avenue
2.83 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

72.3 mi · 01h 19m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
88.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Benton
00h 56m from Holden
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Holden and Mostly Sunny near Lewiston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 108.7 miles (175 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Benton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.4 miles from Holden and 54.4 miles from Lewiston.

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

The direct path is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.15 one way or $30.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Benton

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 Benton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 5.8 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
Sidney Town Hall
Meeting point 14.8 mi away

Sidney Town Hall

Sidney , ME
2986 Middle Rd, Sidney, ME 04330
Rating 4.9/5 10 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

32 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Belfast, Maine

46 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Searsport, Maine

53 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Lincolnville, Maine

55 mi away
2512 Atlantic Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holden and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 88.18 mi (141.91 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Holden

Town in Maine, USA

Population3,120
Coordinates44.7528500, -68.6789200
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Lewiston

#2 Lewiston

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

Population36,226
Coordinates44.1003500, -70.2147800
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Rider Bluff Road (-68.678826, 44.752809)
End: (-70.214787, 44.100393)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.84 gal
14.52 L · about $15.15
Round trip
$30.30
7.68 gal · 29.04 L
Estimated CO2
34.1 kg one way
Round trip: 68.3 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $15.15 $30.30
Mid-grade $4.46 $17.11 $34.23
Premium $4.86 $18.65 $37.31
Diesel $6.00 $23.03 $46.06

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Holden and Lewiston. The current time is 19:27:18.

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.