How far is Lewiston, ME from Bradford, ME?

The driving distance from Lewiston, ME to Bradford, ME is about 107.4 miles (172.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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
107.37 mi
02h 20m
Flight
91.69 mi
147.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.69 mi
Kilometers
147.56 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.37 mi
Kilometers
172.79 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bradford
Fri, May 1, 7:45 PM EDT
Return by in Lewiston
Fri, May 1, 10:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewiston
2026-05-01T17:25
Arrive Bradford
Fri, May 1, 7:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:48 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
Fairfield
ME

Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States

From Lewiston
53.6 mi
01h 10m
To Bradford
53.7 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Friday

Chance Light Rain

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    46.9 mi · 51 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 11, ME 100: Newport, Dexter

    1611 ft · 46 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    34 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Ox Bow Road

    2725 ft · 1 min · Ox Bow Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Moosehead Trail

    37 m · 2 sec · Moosehead Trail

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Moosehead Trail

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Moosehead Trail

  22. 22

    Continue on Newport Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Newport Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Dexter Road

    127 m · 8 sec · Dexter Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Exeter Road

    7.4 mi · 13 min · Exeter Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Exeter Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Exeter Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Exeter Road

    7.2 mi · 13 min · Exeter Road

  27. 27

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

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Dover Road

    1721 ft · 29 sec · Dover Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Main Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Bradford Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Bradford Road

  31. 31

    Continue on West Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Road

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-95 North
47.1 mi · 44%
Exeter Road
15.7 mi · 15%
US 202
12.8 mi · 12%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 6%
Main Street
5.89 mi · 5%
Moosehead Trail
4.71 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I-95 North

Merge slight left

46.9 mi · 00h 51m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
91.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
01h 10m from Lewiston
Leave By
1:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lewiston and Chance Light Rain near Bradford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 107.4 miles (172.8 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.6 miles from Lewiston and 53.7 miles from Bradford.

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

The direct path is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 1:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.95 one way or $29.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lewiston and Chance Light Rain near Bradford.

Stop Ideas Near Fairfield

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 Fairfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 4.1 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
Sidney Town Hall
Meeting point 13.1 mi away

Sidney Town Hall

Sidney , ME
2986 Middle Rd, Sidney, ME 04330
Rating 4.9/5 10 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

30 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
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Belfast, Maine

49 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Searsport, Maine

56 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

57 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Bradford. Straight-line distance: 91.69 mi (147.56 km).

Lewiston

#1 Lewiston

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

Population36,226
Coordinates44.1003500, -70.2147800
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bradford

City in Maine, USA

Population1,220
Coordinates45.0667300, -68.9378100
Altitude72
CountryUnited States
Start: Lewiston (-70.21478, 44.10035)
End: Bradford (-68.93781, 45.06673)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.79 gal
14.34 L · about $14.95
Round trip
$29.90
7.58 gal · 28.68 L
Estimated CO2
33.7 kg one way
Round trip: 67.4 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $14.95 $29.90
Mid-grade $4.46 $16.89 $33.78
Premium $4.86 $18.41 $36.82
Diesel $6.00 $22.73 $45.46

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 Lewiston and Bradford. The current time is 17:25:23.

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.