How far is Lewiston, ME from Jefferson, ME?
The driving distance from Lewiston, ME to Jefferson, ME is about 48 miles (77.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.5 miles (62 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain then Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lewiston and Jefferson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston and Jefferson.
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Start on the route
21 m · 10 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Sabattus Street
38 m · 4 sec · Sabattus Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1299 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Canal Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Canal Street
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Merge slight left onto Lisbon Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Lisbon Street
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Take the exit slight right
1247 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto Alfred A Plourde Parkway
971 ft · 19 sec · Alfred A Plourde Parkway
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Take the ramp left
1440 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
19.2 mi · 21 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
1.8 mi · 2 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Litchfield
1093 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Litchfield
116 m · 9 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lewiston Road
73 m · 4 sec · Lewiston Road
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Exit the rotary onto Lewiston Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Lewiston Road
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Continue on Cobbossee Avenue
1.1 km · 60 sec · Cobbossee Avenue
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Continue on Lewiston Road
642 ft · 11 sec · Lewiston Road
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Continue on Central Street
916 ft · 15 sec · Central Street
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Turn straight onto Water Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Water Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
2616 ft · 49 sec · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Water Street
974 ft · 34 sec · Water Street
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Turn left onto Windsor Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Windsor Street
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Continue on Togus Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Togus Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Augusta Road
3098 ft · 53 sec · Augusta Road
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Continue on Eastern Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Eastern Avenue
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Continue on Augusta Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Augusta Road
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Continue on Augusta-Rockland Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Augusta-Rockland Road
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Continue on Rockland Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Rockland Road
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Continue on Rockland Road
129 m · 7 sec · Rockland Road
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Turn right onto Augusta Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Augusta Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Waldoboro Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Waldoboro Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Village Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Village Street
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Continue on Village Street
42 m · 4 sec · Village Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Village Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lewiston and Jefferson.
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.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
19.2 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain then Rain Showers Likely leaving Lewiston and Rain Showers near Jefferson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lewiston to Jefferson?
The road trip is about 48 miles (77.3 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Gardiner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Lewiston and 24 miles from Jefferson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.5 miles (62 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.67 one way or $13.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Rain Showers Likely around Lewiston and Rain Showers near Jefferson.
Stop Ideas Near Gardiner
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 Gardiner.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Jefferson. Straight-line distance: 38.49 mi (61.95 km).
#1 Lewiston
City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States
| Population | 36,226 |
| Coordinates | 44.1003500, -70.2147800 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jefferson
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 2,470 |
| Coordinates | 44.2067400, -69.4525400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jefferson (-69.45254, 44.20674)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.67 | $13.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.21 | $16.42 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.13 | $20.27 |
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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