How far is Lewiston, ME from Albion, ME?

The driving distance from Lewiston, ME to Albion, ME is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.5 miles (78 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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
55.77 mi
01h 17m
Flight
48.45 mi
77.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.45 mi
Kilometers
77.98 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.77 mi
Kilometers
89.76 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albion
Fri, Apr 17, 11:03 AM EDT
Return by in Lewiston
Fri, Apr 17, 12:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewiston
2026-04-17T09:45
Arrive Albion
Fri, Apr 17, 11:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lewiston
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Augusta
ME

County seat in Kennebec County, Maine, USA and Maine federated state capital city

From Lewiston
27.8 mi
00h 38m
To Albion
27.9 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
58°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Sabattus Street

    38 m · 6 sec · Sabattus Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Route 202

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

  5. 5

    Continue on US Route 202

    1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202

  6. 6

    Continue on Route 202

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  7. 7

    Continue on US Route 202

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202

  8. 8

    Continue on US 202

    12.8 mi · 15 min · US 202

  9. 9

    Continue on Western Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left

    127 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Old Winthrop Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Old Winthrop Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Meadow Road

    1473 ft · 43 sec · Meadow Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    1487 ft · 1 min · Western Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Armory Street

    915 ft · 18 sec · Armory Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Capitol Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Capitol Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Street

    1040 ft · 19 sec · State Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Memorial Circle

    9 m · 1 sec · Memorial Drive

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto Memorial Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Memorial Drive

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Cony Circle

    67 m · 4 sec · Bangor Street

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto Bangor Street

    2928 ft · 54 sec · Bangor Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Belfast Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Belfast Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on North Belfast Avenue

    8.1 mi · 12 min · North Belfast Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Belfast Road

    1077 ft · 17 sec · Belfast Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Route 3

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Route 3

  25. 25

    Turn slight left

    7.1 mi · 11 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Albion Road

    2800 ft · 1 min · Albion Road

  27. 27

    Continue on China Road

    4.7 mi · 7 min · China Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Benton Road

    25 m · 4 sec · Benton Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Winslow Road

    58 m · 4 sec · Winslow Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winslow Road

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 202
12.8 mi · 23%
North Belfast Avenue
9.05 mi · 16%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 12%
China Road
4.71 mi · 8%
Main Street
4.38 mi · 8%
Western Avenue
2.81 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 202

Continue on US 202

12.8 mi · 00h 15m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
48.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Augusta
00h 38m from Lewiston
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Lewiston and Rain Showers Likely near Albion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Augusta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Lewiston and 27.9 miles from Albion.

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

The direct path is about 48.5 miles (78 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.77 one way or $15.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Augusta

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

5 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

36 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

37 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

39 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Albion. Straight-line distance: 48.45 mi (77.98 km).

Lewiston

#1 Lewiston

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

Population36,226
Coordinates44.1003500, -70.2147800
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Albion

#2 Albion

Town in Kennebec County, Maine

Population2,124
Coordinates44.5322900, -69.4425400
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: Lewiston (-70.21478, 44.10035)
End: Albion (-69.44254, 44.53229)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.45 L · about $7.77
Round trip
$15.54
3.94 gal · 14.9 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.77 $15.54
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.78 $17.56
Premium $4.86 $9.57 $19.14
Diesel $6.00 $11.81 $23.63

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Lewiston and Albion. The current time is 09:45:52.

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.