How far is Lewiston, ME from Dixmont, ME?

The driving distance from Lewiston, ME to Dixmont, ME is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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
77.86 mi
01h 43m
Flight
65.6 mi
105.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.6 mi
Kilometers
105.57 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.86 mi
Kilometers
125.31 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dixmont
Fri, Apr 17, 10:03 AM EDT
Return by in Lewiston
Fri, Apr 17, 11:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewiston
2026-04-17T08:19
Arrive Dixmont
Fri, Apr 17, 10:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sidney
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Lewiston
38.9 mi
00h 51m
To Dixmont
39 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
62°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.6 mi · 25 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 139: Fairfield, Benton

    1278 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Western Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Western Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Newhall Street

    1147 ft · 38 sec · Newhall Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lawrence Avenue

    152 m · 16 sec · Lawrence Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Bridge Street

    2449 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Neck Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Neck Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Clinton Avenue

    140 m · 12 sec · Clinton Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Sebasticook Bridge Road

    1254 ft · 36 sec · Sebasticook Bridge Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Unity Road

    6 mi · 9 min · Unity Road

  26. 26

    Continue on State Route 139

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Route 139

  27. 27

    Continue on Waterville Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Waterville Road

  28. 28

    Continue on School Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · School Street

  29. 29

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

    2394 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Bangor Road

    8.6 mi · 12 min · Bangor Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Western Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Western Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-95 North
22.8 mi · 29%
US 202
12.8 mi · 16%
Bangor Road
8.58 mi · 11%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 8%
Unity Road
5.95 mi · 8%
Western Avenue
5.04 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I-95 North

Merge slight left

22.6 mi · 00h 25m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
65.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sidney
00h 51m from Lewiston
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Lewiston and Rain Showers Likely near Dixmont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Sidney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.9 miles from Lewiston and 39 miles from Dixmont.

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

The direct path is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.85 one way or $21.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sidney

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 Sidney and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 9.3 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 8.5 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 8.5 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 Sidney.

BUS

Augusta, ME

8 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

44 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

45 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

47 mi away
279 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Dixmont. Straight-line distance: 65.6 mi (105.57 km).

Lewiston

#1 Lewiston

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

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

#2 Dixmont

Human settlement in United States of America

Population1,119
Coordinates44.6803500, -69.1628200
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Start: Lewiston (-70.21478, 44.10035)
End: Dixmont (-69.16282, 44.68035)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.75 gal
10.4 L · about $10.85
Round trip
$21.70
5.5 gal · 20.8 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.9 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.85 $21.70
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.26 $24.51
Premium $4.86 $13.36 $26.72
Diesel $6.00 $16.49 $32.98

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Lewiston and Dixmont. The current time is 08:19:55.

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.