How far is Leeds, ME from Lewiston, ME?

The driving distance from Leeds, ME to Lewiston, ME is about 18 miles (28.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.95 mi
00h 25m
Flight
14.8 mi
23.82 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Leeds.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.8 mi
Kilometers
23.82 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.95 mi
Kilometers
28.89 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewiston
Tue, May 12, 6:34 PM EDT
Return by in Leeds
Tue, May 12, 7:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leeds
2026-05-12T18:09
Arrive Lewiston
Tue, May 12, 6:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Leeds
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Greene
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Leeds
9.1 mi
00h 12m
To Lewiston
8.9 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Leeds and Lewiston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Hill Road

    24 m · 6 sec · Church Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Route 106

    6.2 mi · 11 min · State Route 106

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US Route 202

    630 ft · 8 sec · US Route 202

  4. 4

    Continue on Route 202

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  5. 5

    Continue on US Route 202

    1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202

  6. 6

    Continue on Route 202

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    569 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    48 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leeds 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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 202
6.55 mi · 37%
State Route 106
6.18 mi · 34%
Main Street
4.61 mi · 26%
US Route 202
0.74 mi · 4%
Church Hill Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

State Route 106

Turn right onto State Route 106

6.18 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
14.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greene
00h 12m from Leeds
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Leeds 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 Leeds to Lewiston?

The road trip is about 18 miles (28.9 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Greene is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Leeds and 8.9 miles from Lewiston.

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

The direct path is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Greene

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

33 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

35 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

37 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Bath, Maine

40 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leeds and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 14.8 mi (23.82 km).

Leeds

#1 Leeds

Town in Maine, United States

Population2,320
Coordinates44.3034000, -70.1195000
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Lewiston

#2 Lewiston

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

Population36,226
Coordinates44.1003500, -70.2147800
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Hill Road (-70.119542, 44.303388)
End: (-70.214787, 44.100393)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.4 L · about $2.49
Round trip
$4.97
1.26 gal · 4.8 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.49 $4.97
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.81 $5.62
Premium $4.86 $3.06 $6.12
Diesel $6.00 $3.78 $7.56

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 Leeds and Lewiston. The current time is 18:09:05.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.