How far is Lewiston, ME from Frenchville, ME?
The driving distance from Lewiston, ME to Frenchville, ME is about 301.1 miles (484.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 236.9 miles (381.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 18m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lewiston and Frenchville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston and Frenchville.
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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
154.1 mi · 2 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 158: Sherman, Patten
1493 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left
21 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
1898 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Station Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Station Road
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Continue on Route 11
933 ft · 16 sec · Route 11
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Continue on Station Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Station Road
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Continue on South Patten Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · South Patten Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on North Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · North Road
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Continue on Aroostook Scenic Highway
30.2 mi · 45 min · Aroostook Scenic Highway
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Continue on Masardis Road
11.7 mi · 17 min · Masardis Road
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Continue on Main Street
2216 ft · 43 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Station Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Station Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Portage Road
15.3 mi · 23 min · Portage Road
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Continue on Aroostook Road
30.6 mi · 45 min · Aroostook Road
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
655 ft · 21 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Market Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Frenchville Road
7 mi · 11 min · Frenchville Road
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Continue on Main Street
4.2 mi · 8 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Saint Agatha Avenue
22 m · 8 sec · Saint Agatha Avenue
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Turn left
14 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lewiston and Frenchville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I-95 North
Merge slight left
154 mi · 02h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Lewiston and Partly Cloudy near Frenchville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lewiston to Frenchville?
The road trip is about 301.1 miles (484.6 km) and usually takes 06h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Chester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.5 miles from Lewiston and 150.6 miles from Frenchville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 236.9 miles (381.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.2 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.52 one way or $93.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lewiston and Partly Cloudy near Frenchville.
Stop Ideas Near Chester
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 Chester.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Frenchville. Straight-line distance: 236.91 mi (381.27 km).
#1 Lewiston
City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States
| Population | 36,226 |
| Coordinates | 44.1003500, -70.2147800 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Frenchville
Frenchville is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.2808700, -68.3797600 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
End: Frenchville (-68.37976, 47.28087)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 485 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 45m |
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 | $4.38 | $46.52 | $93.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $52.35 | $104.71 |
| Premium | $5.41 | $57.51 | $115.02 |
| Diesel | $6.44 | $68.40 | $136.81 |
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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