How far is Kennebunk, ME from Lewiston, ME?

The driving distance from Kennebunk, ME to Lewiston, ME is about 57 miles (91.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.2 miles (84 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.99 mi
01h 01m
Flight
52.16 mi
83.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.16 mi
Kilometers
83.95 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.99 mi
Kilometers
91.71 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewiston
Fri, May 1, 5:21 AM EDT
Return by in Kennebunk
Fri, May 1, 6:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kennebunk
2026-05-01T04:20
Arrive Lewiston
Fri, May 1, 5:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kennebunk
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
Falmouth
ME

Town in Cumberland County, Maine

From Kennebunk
28.6 mi
00h 30m
To Lewiston
28.4 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
53°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Friend Street

    42 m · 10 sec · Friend Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto High Street

    129 m · 9 sec · High Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto York Street

    103 m · 12 sec · York Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1575 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Fletcher Street

    2353 ft · 47 sec · Fletcher Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fletcher Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Fletcher Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Fletcher Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fletcher Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    740 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    17.8 mi · 19 min · Maine Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    22.4 mi · 25 min · Maine Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Maine Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn

    1630 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

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

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Washington Street

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Minot Avenue

    2665 ft · 41 sec · Minot Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Court Street

    2156 ft · 37 sec · Court Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    2446 ft · 42 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    48 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kennebunk 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
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
48.3 mi · 85%
Washington Street
4.23 mi · 7%
Fletcher Street
2.4 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.76 mi · 1%
Minot Avenue
0.5 mi · 1%
Court Street
0.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

22.4 mi · 00h 25m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
52.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Falmouth
00h 30m from Kennebunk
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Kennebunk and Chance Rain Showers near Lewiston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57 miles (91.7 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Falmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Kennebunk and 28.4 miles from Lewiston.

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

The direct path is about 52.2 miles (84 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.93 one way or $15.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Kennebunk and Chance Rain Showers near Lewiston.

Stop Ideas Near Falmouth

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

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

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

9 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Freeport

18 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

26 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

31 mi away
130 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kennebunk and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 52.16 mi (83.95 km).

Kennebunk

#1 Kennebunk

Town in Maine

Population11,706
Coordinates43.3839700, -70.5447800
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Lewiston

#2 Lewiston

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

Population36,226
Coordinates44.1003500, -70.2147800
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Friend Street (-70.54487, 43.383882)
End: (-70.214787, 44.100393)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.61 L · about $7.93
Round trip
$15.86
4.02 gal · 15.22 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.93 $15.86
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.96 $17.92
Premium $4.86 $9.76 $19.53
Diesel $6.00 $12.05 $24.11

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Kennebunk and Lewiston. The current time is 04:20:17.

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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.