How far is Lewiston, ME from Freeport, ME?

The driving distance from Lewiston, ME to Freeport, ME is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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
19.68 mi
00h 35m
Flight
17.7 mi
28.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.7 mi
Kilometers
28.49 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.68 mi
Kilometers
31.67 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Freeport
Tue, May 5, 2:48 AM EDT
Return by in Lewiston
Tue, May 5, 3:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewiston
2026-05-05T02:13
Arrive Freeport
Tue, May 5, 2:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 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
Lisbon
ME

Town in Maine, USA

From Lewiston
9.8 mi
00h 17m
To Freeport
9.8 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
61°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1299 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Canal Street

    2400 ft · 54 sec · Canal Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Cedar Street

    1890 ft · 42 sec · Cedar Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Broad Street

    135 m · 11 sec · Broad Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Riverside Drive

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Riverside Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Royalsborough Road

    9 mi · 15 min · Royalsborough Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Durham Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Durham Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Mallett Drive

    3053 ft · 1 min · Mallett Drive

  11. 11

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

    1379 ft · 47 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Royalsborough Road
9 mi · 46%
Riverside Drive
5.64 mi · 29%
Durham Road
3.02 mi · 15%
Mallett Drive
0.58 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.51 mi · 3%
Canal Street
0.45 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Royalsborough Road

Continue on Royalsborough Road

9 mi · 00h 15m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
17.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lisbon
00h 17m from Lewiston
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lewiston and Mostly Sunny near Freeport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Lisbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Lewiston and 9.8 miles from Freeport.

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

The direct path is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.72 one way or $5.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lewiston and Mostly Sunny near Freeport.

Stop Ideas Near Lisbon

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

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

BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

19 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

20 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Bath, Maine

26 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

34 mi away
279 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Freeport. Straight-line distance: 17.7 mi (28.49 km).

Lewiston

#1 Lewiston

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

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

#2 Freeport

Town in Maine, United States

Population8,633
Coordinates43.8570200, -70.1031100
Altitude50
CountryUnited States
Start: Lewiston (-70.21478, 44.10035)
End: Freeport (-70.10311, 43.85702)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.63 L · about $2.72
Round trip
$5.44
1.38 gal · 5.26 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.72 $5.44
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.08 $6.15
Premium $4.86 $3.35 $6.70
Diesel $6.00 $4.14 $8.28

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Lewiston and Freeport. The current time is 02:13:30.

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.