How far is Lewiston, ME from Lisbon, ME?

The driving distance from Lewiston, ME to Lisbon, ME is about 8 miles (12.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.92 mi
00h 10m
Flight
7.26 mi
11.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.26 mi
Kilometers
11.68 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.92 mi
Kilometers
12.75 km
Drive Time
00h 10m

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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 00h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lisbon
Thu, Apr 23, 8:13 AM EDT
Return by in Lewiston
Thu, Apr 23, 8:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewiston
2026-04-23T08:02
Arrive Lisbon
Thu, Apr 23, 8:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:10 AM to 7:10 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lewiston
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Auburn
ME

City in Maine, USA

From Lewiston
4 mi
00h 05m
To Lisbon
4 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Sabattus Street

    38 m · 4 sec · Sabattus Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1299 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Canal Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Canal Street

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Lisbon Street

    6.9 mi · 8 min · Lisbon Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Village Street

    13 m · 1 sec · Village Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Village Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lisbon Street
6.88 mi · 87%
Canal Street
0.75 mi · 9%
Main Street
0.25 mi · 3%
Sabattus Street
0.02 mi
Village Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Lisbon Street

Merge slight left onto Lisbon Street

6.88 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 10m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.7 mi
7.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 05m from Lewiston
Leave By
8:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lewiston and Chance Rain Showers near Lisbon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 8 miles (12.8 km) and usually takes 00h 10m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Lewiston and 4 miles from Lisbon.

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

The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.10 one way or $2.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lewiston and Chance Rain Showers near Lisbon.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

29 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

32 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

39 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Augusta, ME

45 mi away
9 Industrial Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Lisbon. Straight-line distance: 7.26 mi (11.68 km).

Lewiston

#1 Lewiston

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

Population36,226
Coordinates44.1003500, -70.2147800
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Lisbon

#2 Lisbon

Town in Maine, USA

Population9,053
Coordinates44.0314600, -70.1045000
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Start: Lewiston (-70.21478, 44.10035)
End: Lisbon (-70.1045, 44.03146)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.28 gal
1.06 L · about $1.10
Round trip
$2.21
0.56 gal · 2.12 L
Estimated CO2
2.5 kg one way
Round trip: 5 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.10 $2.21
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.25 $2.50
Premium $4.86 $1.36 $2.72
Diesel $6.00 $1.68 $3.36

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lewiston and Lisbon. The current time is 08:02:53.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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