How far is Lewiston, ME from Falmouth Foreside, ME?

The driving distance from Lewiston, ME to Falmouth Foreside, ME is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.74 mi
00h 45m
Flight
25.26 mi
40.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.26 mi
Kilometers
40.65 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.74 mi
Kilometers
57.52 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Falmouth Foreside
Sun, Apr 19, 12:23 AM EDT
Return by in Lewiston
Sun, Apr 19, 1:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewiston
2026-04-18T23:38
Arrive Falmouth Foreside
Sun, Apr 19, 12:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lewiston
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Gray
ME

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

From Lewiston
17.9 mi
00h 22m
To Falmouth Foreside
17.9 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
49°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston and Falmouth Foreside.

  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

    15.4 mi · 17 min · Maine Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Falmouth, Freeport

    2844 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Falmouth Spur

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Falmouth Spur

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Falmouth Spur

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Falmouth Spur

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Yarmouth

    2319 ft · 59 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Route 1

    1.4 km · 2 min · Route 1

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Johnson Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Johnson Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Foreside Road

    17 m · 1 sec · Foreside Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Foreside Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
23.1 mi · 65%
Washington Street
4.73 mi · 13%
Falmouth Spur
3.68 mi · 10%
Route 1
0.89 mi · 2%
Johnson Road
0.74 mi · 2%
Minot Avenue
0.69 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

15.4 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
25.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gray
00h 22m from Lewiston
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Lewiston and Mostly Cloudy near Falmouth Foreside.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lewiston to Falmouth Foreside?

The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gray is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.9 miles from Lewiston and 17.9 miles from Falmouth Foreside.

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

The direct path is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.97 one way or $9.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lewiston and Mostly Cloudy near Falmouth Foreside.

Stop Ideas Near Gray

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

19 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

26 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

32 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

41 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Falmouth Foreside. Straight-line distance: 25.26 mi (40.65 km).

Lewiston

#1 Lewiston

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

Population36,226
Coordinates44.1003500, -70.2147800
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Falmouth Foreside

#2 Falmouth Foreside

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine

Population1,511
Coordinates43.7348000, -70.2078300
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Lewiston (-70.21478, 44.10035)
End: Falmouth Foreside (-70.20783, 43.7348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.77 L · about $4.97
Round trip
$9.94
2.52 gal · 9.54 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.97 $9.94
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.62 $11.23
Premium $4.86 $6.12 $12.24
Diesel $6.00 $7.56 $15.11

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 Falmouth Foreside. The current time is 23:38:25.

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.