How far is Lewiston, ME from Howland, ME?

The driving distance from Lewiston, ME to Howland, ME is about 136.8 miles (220.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
136.79 mi
02h 32m
Flight
109.52 mi
176.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.52 mi
Kilometers
176.25 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.79 mi
Kilometers
220.15 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Howland
Sun, Apr 19, 9:57 AM EDT
Return by in Lewiston
Sun, Apr 19, 12:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewiston
2026-04-19T07:25
Arrive Howland
Sun, Apr 19, 9:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:26 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
Pittsfield
ME

Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States

From Lewiston
68.4 mi
01h 16m
To Howland
68.5 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    106.7 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 6, ME 155: Howland, Lagrange

    1272 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    87 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto LaGrange Road

    2859 ft · 57 sec · LaGrange Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · LaGrange Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-95 North
107 mi · 78%
US 202
12.8 mi · 9%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 5%
Main Street
4.38 mi · 3%
Western Avenue
2.62 mi · 2%
US Route 202
1.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-95 North

Merge slight left

107 mi · 01h 55m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.3 mi
109.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pittsfield
01h 16m from Lewiston
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Lewiston and Light Rain Likely near Howland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 136.8 miles (220.2 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Pittsfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.4 miles from Lewiston and 68.5 miles from Howland.

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

The direct path is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.05 one way or $38.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Lewiston and Light Rain Likely near Howland.

Stop Ideas Near Pittsfield

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

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

BUS

Bangor, Maine

45 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

49 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Searsport, Maine

52 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

58 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Howland. Straight-line distance: 109.52 mi (176.25 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 Howland

City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America

Population1,171
Coordinates45.2386700, -68.6636400
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Start: Lewiston (-70.21478, 44.10035)
End: Howland (-68.66364, 45.23867)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.83 gal
18.27 L · about $19.05
Round trip
$38.11
9.66 gal · 36.54 L
Estimated CO2
42.9 kg one way
Round trip: 85.8 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $19.05 $38.11
Mid-grade $4.46 $21.53 $43.05
Premium $4.86 $23.46 $46.93
Diesel $6.00 $28.97 $57.93

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lewiston and Howland. The current time is 07:25:45.

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.