How far is Lewiston, ME from Fort Fairfield, ME?
The driving distance from Lewiston, ME to Fort Fairfield, ME is about 266.8 miles (429.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 217.7 miles (350.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America
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 Fort Fairfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston and Fort Fairfield.
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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
2906 ft · 1 min · Old Winthrop Road
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Turn right onto Macomber Avenue
1194 ft · 54 sec · Macomber Avenue
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Turn left onto Western Avenue
145 m · 9 sec · Western Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor
1829 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I-95 North: Waterville, Bangor
805 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
191.7 mi · 3 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Houlton, Presque Isle
1444 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto North Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · North Street
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Continue on North Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · North Road
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Continue on US Highway 1
1.1 km · 55 sec · US Highway 1
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Continue on Route 1
6.4 mi · 10 min · Route 1
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Continue on Main Road
6.7 mi · 11 min · Main Road
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Continue on Route 1
2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 1
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Continue on Military Road
1649 ft · 40 sec · Military Road
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Continue on Main Street
3090 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn straight onto Bridge Street
547 ft · 9 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Fort Street
5.8 mi · 9 min · Fort Street
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Continue on Houlton Road
12 mi · 18 min · Houlton Road
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Continue on Presque Isle Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Presque Isle Street
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
145 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
16 m · 2 sec · Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lewiston and Fort Fairfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-95 North
Merge slight left
192 mi · 03h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Light Rain leaving Lewiston and Mostly Cloudy near Fort Fairfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lewiston to Fort Fairfield?
The road trip is about 266.8 miles (429.4 km) and usually takes 05h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Howland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.3 miles from Lewiston and 133.5 miles from Fort Fairfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 217.7 miles (350.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.16 one way or $74.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Lewiston and Mostly Cloudy near Fort Fairfield.
Stop Ideas Near Howland
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 Howland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Fort Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 217.7 mi (350.36 km).
#1 Lewiston
City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States
| Population | 36,226 |
| Coordinates | 44.1003500, -70.2147800 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Fairfield
City in Aroostook County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 3,278 |
| Coordinates | 46.7722700, -67.8339100 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Fairfield (-67.83391, 46.77227)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 429 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 19m |
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 | $37.16 | $74.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $41.98 | $83.97 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $45.76 | $91.52 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $56.49 | $112.98 |
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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