How far is Lewiston, ME from China, ME?
The driving distance from Lewiston, ME to China, ME is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lewiston and China.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston and China.
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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
1.2 km · 2 min · Old Winthrop Road
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Turn right onto Meadow Road
1473 ft · 43 sec · Meadow Road
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Turn left onto Western Avenue
1487 ft · 1 min · Western Avenue
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Turn right onto Armory Street
915 ft · 18 sec · Armory Street
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Continue on Capitol Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Capitol Street
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Turn left onto State Street
1040 ft · 19 sec · State Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Memorial Circle
9 m · 1 sec · Memorial Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Memorial Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Memorial Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Cony Circle
67 m · 4 sec · Bangor Street
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Exit the rotary onto Bangor Street
2928 ft · 54 sec · Bangor Street
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Turn right onto North Belfast Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · North Belfast Avenue
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Continue on North Belfast Avenue
8.1 mi · 12 min · North Belfast Avenue
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Continue on Belfast Road
1077 ft · 17 sec · Belfast Road
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Continue on Route 3
2.4 mi · 4 min · Route 3
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Turn slight left
7.1 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
1470 ft · 44 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Causeway Road
34 m · 5 sec · Causeway Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Causeway Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lewiston and China.
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.
US 202
Continue on US 202
12.8 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Lewiston and Partly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely near China.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lewiston to China?
The road trip is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Lewiston and 25.4 miles from China.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.06 one way or $14.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Lewiston and Partly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely near China.
Stop Ideas Near Manchester
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manchester.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and China. Straight-line distance: 43.28 mi (69.66 km).
#1 Lewiston
City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States
| Population | 36,226 |
| Coordinates | 44.1003500, -70.2147800 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
#2 China
Town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States
| Population | 4,339 |
| Coordinates | 44.4786800, -69.5172600 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| Country | United States |
End: China (-69.51726, 44.47868)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.06 | $14.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.98 | $15.96 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.70 | $17.39 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.73 | $21.47 |
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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