How far is Lewiston, ME from Burnham, ME?

The driving distance from Lewiston, ME to Burnham, ME is about 64.6 miles (104 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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
64.6 mi
01h 19m
Flight
56.45 mi
90.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.45 mi
Kilometers
90.84 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.6 mi
Kilometers
103.96 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burnham
Thu, Apr 23, 12:42 PM EDT
Return by in Lewiston
Thu, Apr 23, 2:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewiston
2026-04-23T11:22
Arrive Burnham
Thu, Apr 23, 12:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 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
Augusta
ME

County seat in Kennebec County, Maine, USA and Maine federated state capital city

From Lewiston
32.2 mi
00h 39m
To Burnham
32.3 mi
00h 39m

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
51°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 Burnham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    28.1 mi · 31 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Clinton, Burnham

    1739 ft · 49 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    59 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Hinckley Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hinckley Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Baker Street

    1209 ft · 29 sec · Baker Street

  21. 21

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

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Bangor Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Bangor Road

  23. 23

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-95 North
28.3 mi · 44%
US 202
12.8 mi · 20%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 10%
Main Street
5.17 mi · 8%
Bangor Road
3.2 mi · 5%
Western Avenue
2.62 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I-95 North

Merge slight left

28.1 mi · 00h 31m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
56.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Augusta
00h 39m from Lewiston
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.6 miles (104 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Augusta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from Lewiston and 32.3 miles from Burnham.

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

The direct path is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.99 one way or $17.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Augusta

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

5 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

36 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

37 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

39 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Burnham. Straight-line distance: 56.45 mi (90.84 km).

Lewiston

#1 Lewiston

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

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

#2 Burnham

Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America

Population1,243
Coordinates44.6928400, -69.4275500
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Lewiston (-70.21478, 44.10035)
End: Burnham (-69.42755, 44.69284)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.28 gal
8.63 L · about $8.99
Round trip
$17.99
4.56 gal · 17.26 L
Estimated CO2
20.3 kg one way
Round trip: 40.5 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.99 $17.99
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.16 $20.32
Premium $4.86 $11.08 $22.15
Diesel $6.00 $13.67 $27.35

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 Burnham. The current time is 11:22:15.

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.