How far is Lewiston, ME from Fayette, ME?

The driving distance from Lewiston, ME to Fayette, ME is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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
29.48 mi
00h 40m
Flight
23.13 mi
37.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.13 mi
Kilometers
37.22 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.48 mi
Kilometers
47.44 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayette
Thu, Apr 23, 7:00 AM EDT
Return by in Lewiston
Thu, Apr 23, 7:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewiston
2026-04-23T06:20
Arrive Fayette
Thu, Apr 23, 7:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:10 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
Monmouth
ME

Town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States

From Lewiston
14.7 mi
00h 20m
To Fayette
14.7 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.4 mi · 7 min · US 202

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Route 133

    1.1 km · 1 min · Route 133

  10. 10

    Continue on Lake Street

    1517 ft · 26 sec · Lake Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Route 133

    1.3 km · 1 min · Route 133

  12. 12

    Continue on Readfield Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Readfield Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Winthrop Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Winthrop Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Route 17

    3132 ft · 1 min · State Route 17

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    589 ft · 12 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
7.68 mi · 26%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 22%
US 202
6.43 mi · 22%
Winthrop Road
3.16 mi · 11%
Readfield Road
1.64 mi · 6%
US Route 202
1.56 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 202

Continue on US 202

6.43 mi · 00h 07m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
23.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monmouth
00h 20m from Lewiston
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lewiston and Chance Rain Showers near Fayette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Monmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Lewiston and 14.7 miles from Fayette.

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

The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.10 one way or $8.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lewiston and Chance Rain Showers near Fayette.

Stop Ideas Near Monmouth

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

23 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
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Brunswick Maine Street Station

38 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

39 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

40 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Fayette. Straight-line distance: 23.13 mi (37.22 km).

Lewiston

#1 Lewiston

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

Population36,226
Coordinates44.1003500, -70.2147800
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
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#2 Fayette

Town in Maine

Population1,172
Coordinates44.4089600, -70.0336700
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Lewiston (-70.21478, 44.10035)
End: Fayette (-70.03367, 44.40896)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.94 L · about $4.10
Round trip
$8.21
2.08 gal · 7.88 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.10 $8.21
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.64 $9.27
Premium $4.86 $5.05 $10.10
Diesel $6.00 $6.24 $12.47

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lewiston and Fayette. The current time is 06:20:29.

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.