How far is Lewiston, ME from Lake Arrowhead, ME?

The driving distance from Lewiston, ME to Lake Arrowhead, ME is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.8 miles (64 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
49.85 mi
01h 20m
Flight
39.76 mi
63.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.76 mi
Kilometers
63.99 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.85 mi
Kilometers
80.22 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Arrowhead
Fri, Nov 6, 4:51 PM EST
Return by in Lewiston
Fri, Nov 6, 6:12 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewiston
2026-11-06T15:31
Arrive Lake Arrowhead
Fri, Nov 6, 4:51 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lewiston
9:30 PM EST
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
North Windham
ME

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine

From Lewiston
24.9 mi
00h 40m
To Lake Arrowhead
24.9 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68ยฐF
Friday

Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
57ยฐF
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston and Lake Arrowhead.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m ยท 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Sabattus Street

    38 m ยท 4 sec ยท Sabattus Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2665 ft ยท 54 sec ยท Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Court Street

    2156 ft ยท 39 sec ยท Court Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Minot Avenue

    1.1 km ยท 59 sec ยท Minot Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Washington Street

    4.1 mi ยท 5 min ยท Washington Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    762 ft ยท 19 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2668 ft ยท 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.7 mi ยท 8 min ยท Maine Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    3.8 mi ยท 4 min ยท Maine Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 115, ME 4: Grey, New Gloucester

    1849 ft ยท 52 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Gray Road

    3.3 mi ยท 6 min ยท West Gray Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Tandberg Trail

    3.6 mi ยท 7 min ยท Tandberg Trail

  14. 14

    Continue on Chadbourne Road

    6.3 mi ยท 10 min ยท Chadbourne Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Northeast Road

    2.2 mi ยท 4 min ยท Northeast Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Bonny Eagle Road

    3.5 mi ยท 6 min ยท Bonny Eagle Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Sokokis Trail

    3094 ft ยท 1 min ยท Sokokis Trail

  18. 18

    Continue on Bonny Eagle Road

    2.6 mi ยท 4 min ยท Bonny Eagle Road

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on High Street

    1488 ft ยท 30 sec ยท High Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Plains Road

    3 mi ยท 5 min ยท Plains Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Cape Road

    2.2 mi ยท 4 min ยท Cape Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Doles Ridge Road

    2.1 mi ยท 4 min ยท Doles Ridge Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto New Dam Road

    1 mi ยท 3 min ยท New Dam Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Old Portland Road

    1.3 km ยท 3 min ยท Old Portland Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Crescent Drive

    82 m ยท 13 sec ยท Crescent Drive

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Pioneer Circle

    64 m ยท 9 sec ยท Pioneer Circle

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Pioneer Circle

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
11.5 mi ยท 23%
Chadbourne Road
6.27 mi ยท 13%
Bonny Eagle Road
6.06 mi ยท 12%
Washington Street
4.73 mi ยท 9%
Tandberg Trail
3.6 mi ยท 7%
West Gray Road
3.34 mi ยท 7%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

7.71 mi ยท 00h 08m

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
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
39.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Windham
00h 40m from Lewiston
Leave By
3:48 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Lewiston and Chance Rain Showers near Lake Arrowhead.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lewiston to Lake Arrowhead?

The road trip is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

North Windham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.9 miles from Lewiston and 24.9 miles from Lake Arrowhead.

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

The direct path is about 39.8 miles (64 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.44 one way or $14.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Lewiston and Chance Rain Showers near Lake Arrowhead.

Stop Ideas Near North Windham

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

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

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

23 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Freeport

27 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

36 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

38 mi away
130 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Lake Arrowhead. Straight-line distance: 39.76 mi (63.99 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 Lake Arrowhead

Lake Arrowhead is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.6636900, -70.7347800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Lewiston (-70.21478, 44.10035)
End: Lake Arrowhead (-70.73478, 43.66369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.76 gal
6.66 L ยท about $7.44
Round trip
$14.89
3.52 gal ยท 13.32 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.3 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.23 $7.44 $14.89
Mid-grade $4.80 $8.45 $16.90
Premium $5.28 $9.29 $18.59
Diesel $6.39 $11.25 $22.50

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 ยท Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Lewiston and Lake Arrowhead. The current time is 15:31:05.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.