How far is Howland, ME from Lewiston, ME?

The driving distance from Howland, ME to Lewiston, ME is about 135.7 miles (218.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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
135.72 mi
02h 14m
Flight
109.52 mi
176.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.52 mi
Kilometers
176.25 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.72 mi
Kilometers
218.42 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewiston
Sun, Apr 19, 8:30 AM EDT
Return by in Howland
Sun, Apr 19, 10:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Howland
2026-04-19T06:15
Arrive Lewiston
Sun, Apr 19, 8:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

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

Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States

From Howland
67.9 mi
01h 07m
To Lewiston
67.9 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph S
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on LaGrange Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · LaGrange Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left

    1961 ft · 48 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    106.2 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  4. 4

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

    1014 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Western Avenue

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on US 202

    12.8 mi · 15 min · US 202

  7. 7

    Continue on US Route 202

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202

  8. 8

    Continue on Route 202

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  9. 9

    Continue on US Route 202

    1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202

  10. 10

    Continue on Route 202

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    569 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    48 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Howland 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
14 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
LaGrange Road
107 mi · 79%
US 202
12.8 mi · 9%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 5%
Main Street
4.61 mi · 3%
Western Avenue
2.83 mi · 2%
US Route 202
1.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

LaGrange Road

Merge slight left

106 mi · 01h 54m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.2 mi
109.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pittsfield
01h 07m from Howland
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Howland and Rain Showers Likely near Lewiston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 135.7 miles (218.4 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Pittsfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.9 miles from Howland and 67.9 miles from Lewiston.

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

The direct path is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.90 one way or $37.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Howland and Rain Showers Likely near Lewiston.

Stop Ideas Near Pittsfield

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

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

BUS

Bangor, Maine

45 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

49 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Searsport, Maine

52 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

58 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Howland and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 109.52 mi (176.25 km).

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#1 Howland

City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America

Population1,171
Coordinates45.2386700, -68.6636400
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Lewiston

#2 Lewiston

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

Population36,226
Coordinates44.1003500, -70.2147800
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Lagrange Road (-68.663597, 45.238366)
End: (-70.214787, 44.100393)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 218 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.79 gal
18.13 L · about $18.90
Round trip
$37.79
9.58 gal · 36.26 L
Estimated CO2
42.6 kg one way
Round trip: 85.1 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $18.90 $37.79
Mid-grade $4.46 $21.35 $42.70
Premium $4.86 $23.27 $46.54
Diesel $6.00 $28.73 $57.45

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 Howland and Lewiston. The current time is 06:15:51.

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.