How far is Lewiston, ME from Carmel, ME?
The driving distance from Lewiston, ME to Carmel, ME is about 90.3 miles (145.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.9 miles (120.6 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 EDT.
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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
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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 Kennebec County in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lewiston and Carmel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston and Carmel.
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Start on the route
21 m · 10 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Sabattus Street
38 m · 6 sec · Sabattus Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
4.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 202
3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202
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Continue on US Route 202
1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202
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Continue on Route 202
2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202
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Continue on US Route 202
1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202
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Continue on US 202
12.8 mi · 15 min · US 202
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Continue on Western Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue
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Turn left
127 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Winthrop Road
2906 ft · 1 min · Old Winthrop Road
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Turn right onto Macomber Avenue
1194 ft · 54 sec · Macomber Avenue
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Turn left onto Western Avenue
145 m · 9 sec · Western Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor
1829 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I-95 North: Waterville, Bangor
805 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
57.5 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 69, ME 143: Etna, Dixmont
2002 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Dixmont Road
1834 ft · 39 sec · Dixmont Road
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Turn right onto Plymouth Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Plymouth Road
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Turn sharp left onto Main Road
39 m · 2 sec · Main Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lewiston and Carmel.
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
57.5 mi · 01h 02m
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.
Light Rain leaving Lewiston and Light Rain Likely near Carmel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lewiston to Carmel?
The road trip is about 90.3 miles (145.3 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?
Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.1 miles from Lewiston and 45.2 miles from Carmel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 3:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.58 one way or $25.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Lewiston and Light Rain Likely near Carmel.
Stop Ideas Near Oakland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Waterville Opera House
Augusta City Hall
Inn At City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oakland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Carmel. Straight-line distance: 74.93 mi (120.59 km).
#1 Lewiston
City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States
| Population | 36,226 |
| Coordinates | 44.1003500, -70.2147800 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carmel
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 2,857 |
| Coordinates | 44.7975700, -69.0511500 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carmel (-69.05115, 44.79757)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $3.95 | $12.58 | $25.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $14.22 | $28.44 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $15.50 | $30.99 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $19.13 | $38.26 |
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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