How far is Lewiston, ME from Brooks, ME?

The driving distance from Lewiston, ME to Brooks, ME is about 79 miles (127.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
79.01 mi
01h 46m
Flight
62.37 mi
100.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.37 mi
Kilometers
100.38 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.01 mi
Kilometers
127.15 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooks
Thu, Apr 23, 1:51 AM EDT
Return by in Lewiston
Thu, Apr 23, 3:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewiston
2026-04-23T00:05
Arrive Brooks
Thu, Apr 23, 1:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 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
Windsor
ME

Town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States

From Lewiston
39.5 mi
00h 53m
To Brooks
39.6 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.6 mi · 21 min · Route 3

  25. 25

    Continue on Acadia Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Belfast Augusta Road West

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Belfast Augusta Road West

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Higgins Hill Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Higgins Hill Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Waldo Station Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Waldo Station Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Moosehead Trail

    2080 ft · 42 sec · Moosehead Trail

  31. 31

    Continue on Veterans Highway

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Veterans Highway

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 3
17.6 mi · 22%
US 202
12.8 mi · 16%
North Belfast Avenue
9.05 mi · 11%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 8%
Main Street
4.38 mi · 6%
Acadia Highway
3.95 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Route 3

Continue on Route 3

17.6 mi · 00h 21m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
62.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windsor
00h 53m from Lewiston
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lewiston and Chance Rain Showers near Brooks.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79 miles (127.2 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.5 miles from Lewiston and 39.6 miles from Brooks.

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

The direct path is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.01 one way or $22.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lewiston and Chance Rain Showers near Brooks.

Stop Ideas Near Windsor

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 Windsor and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 12.4 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 7.8 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 7.8 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 Windsor.

BUS

Augusta, ME

18 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

28 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

31 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

36 mi away
279 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Brooks. Straight-line distance: 62.37 mi (100.38 km).

Lewiston

#1 Lewiston

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

Population36,226
Coordinates44.1003500, -70.2147800
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Brooks

Town in Maine, USA

Population1,139
Coordinates44.5503500, -69.1208700
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: Lewiston (-70.21478, 44.10035)
End: Brooks (-69.12087, 44.55035)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.79 gal
10.55 L · about $11.01
Round trip
$22.01
5.58 gal · 21.1 L
Estimated CO2
24.8 kg one way
Round trip: 49.6 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.01 $22.01
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.44 $24.87
Premium $4.86 $13.55 $27.11
Diesel $6.00 $16.73 $33.46

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lewiston and Brooks. The current time is 00:05:23.

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.