How far is Lewiston, ME from Falmouth, ME?

The driving distance from Lewiston, ME to Falmouth, ME is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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
34.65 mi
00h 39m
Flight
25.66 mi
41.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.66 mi
Kilometers
41.29 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.65 mi
Kilometers
55.76 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Falmouth
Sat, Apr 25, 5:45 AM EDT
Return by in Lewiston
Sat, Apr 25, 6:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewiston
2026-04-25T05:06
Arrive Falmouth
Sat, Apr 25, 5:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:12 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
17.3 mi
00h 19m
To Falmouth
17.3 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
48°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 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.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick

    107 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 South: Falmouth, Portland

    1034 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Route 1

    157 m · 9 sec · Route 1

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Bucknam Road

    3092 ft · 1 min · Bucknam Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Falmouth Road

    11 m · 1 sec · Falmouth Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Falmouth Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
23.1 mi · 67%
Washington Street
4.73 mi · 14%
Falmouth Spur
3.68 mi · 11%
Minot Avenue
0.69 mi · 2%
Bucknam Road
0.59 mi · 2%
I 495
0.54 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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
25.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gray
00h 19m from Lewiston
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lewiston and Sunny near Falmouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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 17.3 miles from Lewiston and 17.3 miles from Falmouth.

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

The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.81 one way or $9.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lewiston and Sunny near Falmouth.

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. Straight-line distance: 25.66 mi (41.29 km).

Lewiston

#1 Lewiston

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

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

#2 Falmouth

Town in Cumberland County, Maine

Population12,440
Coordinates43.7295300, -70.2419900
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: (-70.214787, 44.100393)
End: Falmouth Road (-70.241976, 43.729503)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.63 L · about $4.81
Round trip
$9.63
2.44 gal · 9.26 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.81 $9.63
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.44 $10.88
Premium $4.86 $5.93 $11.85
Diesel $6.00 $7.32 $14.63

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Lewiston and Falmouth. The current time is 05:06:05.

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.