How far is Lewiston, ME from Cape Neddick, ME?

The driving distance from Lewiston, ME to Cape Neddick, ME is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.9 miles (106 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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
77.47 mi
01h 30m
Flight
65.85 mi
105.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.85 mi
Kilometers
105.98 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.47 mi
Kilometers
124.67 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape Neddick
Sun, Apr 19, 2:27 AM EDT
Return by in Lewiston
Sun, Apr 19, 3:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewiston
2026-04-19T00:57
Arrive Cape Neddick
Sun, Apr 19, 2:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 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
West Scarborough
ME

City in United States of America

From Lewiston
38.7 mi
00h 45m
To Cape Neddick
38.7 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
Cape Neddick Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
52°F
Sunday
Using Kittery as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston and Cape Neddick.

  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

    2156 ft · 39 sec · Court Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Minot Avenue

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Minot Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Washington Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    762 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2668 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.7 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    59.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Maine Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward York, York Beach

    1045 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    532 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Spur Road

    2395 ft · 57 sec · Spur Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto US Route 1

    3.5 mi · 6 min · US Route 1

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Hutchins Lane

    13 m · 2 sec · Hutchins Lane

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hutchins Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
66.9 mi · 86%
Washington Street
4.73 mi · 6%
US Route 1
3.48 mi · 4%
Minot Avenue
0.69 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.5 mi · 1%
Spur Road
0.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

59.1 mi · 01h 05m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
65.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Scarborough
00h 45m from Lewiston
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Lewiston and Rain Showers Likely near Cape Neddick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lewiston to Cape Neddick?

The road trip is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

West Scarborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.7 miles from Lewiston and 38.7 miles from Cape Neddick.

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

The direct path is about 65.9 miles (106 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.77 one way or $21.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Lewiston and Rain Showers Likely near Cape Neddick.

Stop Ideas Near West Scarborough

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

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

RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

6 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

10 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

12 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

33 mi away
696 Sanford Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Cape Neddick. Straight-line distance: 65.85 mi (105.98 km).

Lewiston

#1 Lewiston

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

Population36,226
Coordinates44.1003500, -70.2147800
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Cape Neddick

#2 Cape Neddick

Census-designated place in York County, Maine

Population2,568
Coordinates43.1937000, -70.6208900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Lewiston (-70.21478, 44.10035)
End: Cape Neddick (-70.62089, 43.1937)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.73 gal
10.35 L · about $10.77
Round trip
$21.54
5.46 gal · 20.7 L
Estimated CO2
24.3 kg one way
Round trip: 48.5 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.77 $21.54
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.17 $24.34
Premium $4.86 $13.26 $26.52
Diesel $6.00 $16.37 $32.74

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lewiston and Cape Neddick. The current time is 00:57:29.

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.