How far is Lewiston, ME from Anson, ME?

The driving distance from Lewiston, ME to Anson, ME is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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
71.35 mi
01h 30m
Flight
50.83 mi
81.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.83 mi
Kilometers
81.81 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.35 mi
Kilometers
114.83 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anson
Wed, Apr 15, 2:28 PM EDT
Return by in Lewiston
Wed, Apr 15, 3:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewiston
2026-04-15T12:57
Arrive Anson
Wed, Apr 15, 2:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 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

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
Sidney
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Lewiston
35.7 mi
00h 45m
To Anson
35.7 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
49°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2906 ft · 1 min · Old Winthrop Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Macomber Avenue

    1194 ft · 54 sec · Macomber Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    145 m · 9 sec · Western Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor

    1829 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I-95 North: Waterville, Bangor

    805 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    20.6 mi · 23 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 104: Waterville

    1365 ft · 48 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Norridgewock Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Norridgewock Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Pung Hill Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Pung Hill Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Middle Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Middle Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Norridgewock Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Norridgewock Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Waterville Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Waterville Road

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    2113 ft · 27 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    980 ft · 17 sec · Bridge Street

  26. 26

    Continue on New Madison Road

    2058 ft · 35 sec · New Madison Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Madison Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Madison Road

  28. 28

    Continue on New Madison Road

    1 km · 57 sec · New Madison Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Old Point Avenue

    4 mi · 6 min · Old Point Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on Madison Road

    1301 ft · 30 sec · Madison Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2556 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  32. 32

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

    108 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-95 North
20.7 mi · 29%
US 202
12.8 mi · 18%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 9%
Main Street
5.94 mi · 8%
Norridgewock Road
5.51 mi · 8%
Old Point Avenue
4.04 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I-95 North

Merge slight left

20.6 mi · 00h 23m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
50.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sidney
00h 45m from Lewiston
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Lewiston and Mostly Cloudy near Anson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Sidney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from Lewiston and 35.7 miles from Anson.

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

The direct path is about 50.8 miles (81.8 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.94 one way or $19.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lewiston and Mostly Cloudy near Anson.

Stop Ideas Near Sidney

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 Sidney and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 12.5 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
Augusta City Hall
Meeting point 5.4 mi away

Augusta City Hall

Augusta , ME
16 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 5.3 mi away

Inn At City Hall

Augusta , ME
1 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Retirement home

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

8 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

44 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

45 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

47 mi away
279 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Anson. Straight-line distance: 50.83 mi (81.81 km).

Lewiston

#1 Lewiston

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

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

#2 Anson

Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States

Population2,397
Coordinates44.7983900, -69.8892200
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Lewiston (-70.21478, 44.10035)
End: Anson (-69.88922, 44.79839)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.52 gal
9.53 L · about $9.94
Round trip
$19.88
5.04 gal · 19.06 L
Estimated CO2
22.4 kg one way
Round trip: 44.8 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.94 $19.88
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.23 $22.46
Premium $4.86 $12.24 $24.48
Diesel $6.00 $15.11 $30.22

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lewiston and Anson. The current time is 12:57:50.

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.