How far is Lewiston, ME from Bridgton, ME?

The driving distance from Lewiston, ME to Bridgton, ME is about 36.7 miles (59 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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
36.68 mi
00h 58m
Flight
24.92 mi
40.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.92 mi
Kilometers
40.11 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.68 mi
Kilometers
59.03 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridgton
Fri, Apr 17, 5:34 AM EDT
Return by in Lewiston
Fri, Apr 17, 6:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewiston
2026-04-17T04:36
Arrive Bridgton
Fri, Apr 17, 5:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 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
Casco
ME

City in United States of America

From Lewiston
18.3 mi
00h 29m
To Bridgton
18.4 mi
00h 29m

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
62°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Sabattus Street

    38 m · 4 sec · Sabattus Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2665 ft · 54 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Court Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Court Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Minot Avenue

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Minot Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Mechanic Falls Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Mechanic Falls Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Lewiston Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Lewiston Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    110 m · 20 sec · Pleasant Street

  9. 9

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Bakerstown Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Bakerstown Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Poland Spring Road

    7.1 mi · 12 min · Poland Spring Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Casco Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Casco Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Roosevelt Trail

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Roosevelt Trail

  14. 14

    Continue on Portland Road

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Portland Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3071 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Poland Spring Road
7.09 mi · 19%
Roosevelt Trail
5.09 mi · 14%
Bakerstown Road
5.05 mi · 14%
Portland Road
4.34 mi · 12%
Minot Avenue
4.13 mi · 11%
Main Street
3.93 mi · 11%
Longest Stretch

Poland Spring Road

Continue on Poland Spring Road

7.09 mi · 00h 12m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
24.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Casco
00h 29m from Lewiston
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Lewiston and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bridgton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Casco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Lewiston and 18.4 miles from Bridgton.

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

The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.09 one way or $10.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Lewiston and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bridgton.

Stop Ideas Near Casco

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

38 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

44 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
BUS

Conway, New Hampshire

48 mi away
392 West Main St.
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

48 mi away
101 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Bridgton. Straight-line distance: 24.92 mi (40.11 km).

Lewiston

#1 Lewiston

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

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

#2 Bridgton

Town in Maine, United States

Population5,509
Coordinates44.0547900, -70.7128400
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Lewiston (-70.21478, 44.10035)
End: Bridgton (-70.71284, 44.05479)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.9 L · about $5.09
Round trip
$10.18
2.58 gal · 9.8 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.09 $10.18
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.75 $11.50
Premium $4.86 $6.27 $12.53
Diesel $6.00 $7.74 $15.47

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 Bridgton. The current time is 04:36:05.

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.