How far is Lewiston, ME from Brewer, ME?
The driving distance from Lewiston, ME to Brewer, ME is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lewiston and Brewer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston and Brewer.
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Start on the route
21 m ยท 10 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Sabattus Street
38 m ยท 6 sec ยท Sabattus Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
4.4 mi ยท 5 min ยท Main Street
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Continue on Route 202
3.8 mi ยท 4 min ยท Route 202
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Continue on US Route 202
1 km ยท 43 sec ยท US Route 202
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Continue on Route 202
2.7 mi ยท 3 min ยท Route 202
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Continue on US Route 202
1.5 km ยท 1 min ยท US Route 202
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Continue on US 202
12.8 mi ยท 15 min ยท US 202
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Continue on Western Avenue
2.5 mi ยท 3 min ยท Western Avenue
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Turn left
127 m ยท 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Winthrop Road
2906 ft ยท 1 min ยท Old Winthrop Road
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Turn right onto Macomber Avenue
1194 ft ยท 54 sec ยท Macomber Avenue
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Turn left onto Western Avenue
145 m ยท 9 sec ยท Western Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor
1829 ft ยท 44 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I-95 North: Waterville, Bangor
805 ft ยท 20 sec
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Merge slight left
72.6 mi ยท 1 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 395 South, ME 15 South: Bangor, Brewer
2241 ft ยท 48 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km ยท 55 sec
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Continue straight
1.3 km ยท 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 15 South: South Main Street, Brewer
1095 ft ยท 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on ME 15 Business North: Brewer
549 ft ยท 19 sec
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Turn straight onto South Main Street
1 mi ยท 2 min ยท South Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on North Main Street
582 ft ยท 21 sec ยท North Main Street
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Turn right onto State Street
27 m ยท 2 sec ยท State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m ยท 1 sec ยท State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lewiston and Brewer.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-95 North
Merge slight left
72.6 mi ยท 01h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lewiston and Sunny near Brewer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lewiston to Brewer?
The road trip is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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 52.6 miles from Lewiston and 55.2 miles from Brewer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:00 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.18 one way or $32.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lewiston and Sunny near Brewer.
Stop Ideas Near Fairfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Waterville Opera House
Sidney Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Brewer. Straight-line distance: 86.33 mi (138.94 km).
#1 Lewiston
City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States
| Population | 36,226 |
| Coordinates | 44.1003500, -70.2147800 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brewer
City in Maine, USA
| Population | 8,948 |
| Coordinates | 44.7967400, -68.7614200 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Street (-68.761189, 44.796826)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 173 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.26 | $16.18 | $32.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $18.34 | $36.68 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $20.16 | $40.31 |
| Diesel | $6.42 | $24.38 | $48.76 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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