How far is Lewiston, ME from Garland, ME?

The driving distance from Lewiston, ME to Garland, ME is about 96.8 miles (155.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83 miles (133.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
96.8 mi
02h 00m
Flight
83.03 mi
133.63 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.03 mi
Kilometers
133.63 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.8 mi
Kilometers
155.79 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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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 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Garland
Tue, May 12, 10:33 PM EDT
Return by in Lewiston
Wed, May 13, 12:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewiston
2026-05-12T20:33
Arrive Garland
Tue, May 12, 10:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lewiston
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Waterville
ME

City in Maine, United States

From Lewiston
48.3 mi
01h 00m
To Garland
48.5 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
37°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, May 12 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.8 mi · 15 min · US 202

  9. 9

    Continue on Western Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left

    127 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Old Winthrop Road

    2906 ft · 1 min · Old Winthrop Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Macomber Avenue

    1194 ft · 54 sec · Macomber Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    145 m · 9 sec · Western Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor

    1829 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I-95 North: Waterville, Bangor

    805 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    46.9 mi · 51 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 11, ME 100: Newport, Dexter

    1611 ft · 46 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    34 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Ox Bow Road

    2725 ft · 1 min · Ox Bow Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Moosehead Trail

    37 m · 2 sec · Moosehead Trail

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Moosehead Trail

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Moosehead Trail

  22. 22

    Continue on Newport Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Newport Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Dexter Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Dexter Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Corinna Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Corinna Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Greenhouse Road

    117 m · 8 sec · Greenhouse Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Garland Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Garland Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Dexter Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Dexter Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dexter Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-95 North
47.1 mi · 49%
US 202
12.8 mi · 13%
Dexter Road
8.76 mi · 9%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 7%
Moosehead Trail
4.71 mi · 5%
Main Street
4.38 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I-95 North

Merge slight left

46.9 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
83 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterville
01h 00m from Lewiston
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lewiston and Mostly Clear near Garland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 96.8 miles (155.8 km) and usually takes 02h 00m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Waterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from Lewiston and 48.5 miles from Garland.

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

The direct path is about 83 miles (133.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.49 one way or $26.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lewiston and Mostly Clear near Garland.

Stop Ideas Near Waterville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Waterville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 2.3 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Sidney Town Hall
Meeting point 8.9 mi away

Sidney Town Hall

Sidney , ME
2986 Middle Rd, Sidney, ME 04330
Rating 4.9/5 10 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waterville.

BUS

Augusta, ME

26 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Belfast, Maine

50 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

54 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

58 mi away
167 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Garland. Straight-line distance: 83.03 mi (133.63 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 Garland

Place in Maine

Population1,046
Coordinates45.0384000, -69.1603200
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Lewiston (-70.21478, 44.10035)
End: Garland (-69.16032, 45.0384)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.42 gal
12.93 L · about $13.49
Round trip
$26.98
6.84 gal · 25.86 L
Estimated CO2
30.4 kg one way
Round trip: 60.8 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.49 $26.98
Mid-grade $4.46 $15.24 $30.49
Premium $4.86 $16.61 $33.23
Diesel $6.00 $20.51 $41.02

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Lewiston and Garland. The current time is 20:33:23.

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.