How far is Lewiston, ME from Machias, ME?
The driving distance from Lewiston, ME to Machias, ME is about 172.4 miles (277.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.4 miles (229.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
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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 03h 51m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lewiston and Machias.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston and Machias.
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Start on the route
21 m · 10 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Sabattus Street
38 m · 6 sec · Sabattus Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
4.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 202
3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202
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Continue on US Route 202
1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202
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Continue on Route 202
2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202
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Continue on US Route 202
1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202
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Continue on US 202
12.8 mi · 15 min · US 202
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Continue on Western Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue
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Turn left
127 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Winthrop Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Old Winthrop Road
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Turn right onto Meadow Road
1473 ft · 43 sec · Meadow Road
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Turn left onto Western Avenue
1487 ft · 1 min · Western Avenue
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Turn right onto Armory Street
915 ft · 18 sec · Armory Street
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Continue on Capitol Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Capitol Street
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Turn left onto State Street
1040 ft · 19 sec · State Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Memorial Circle
9 m · 1 sec · Memorial Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Memorial Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Memorial Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Cony Circle
67 m · 4 sec · Bangor Street
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Exit the rotary onto Bangor Street
2928 ft · 54 sec · Bangor Street
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Turn right onto North Belfast Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · North Belfast Avenue
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Continue on North Belfast Avenue
8.1 mi · 12 min · North Belfast Avenue
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Continue on Belfast Road
1077 ft · 17 sec · Belfast Road
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Continue on Route 3
17.6 mi · 21 min · Route 3
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Continue on Acadia Highway
4 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway
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Continue on Belfast Augusta Road West
3.4 mi · 4 min · Belfast Augusta Road West
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Continue on Augusta Road
4.8 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road
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Continue on Belmont Avenue
4 mi · 5 min · Belmont Avenue
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Take the exit left
1586 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Route 1
1.1 km · 1 min · Route 1
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Continue on Searsport Avenue
2.7 mi · 5 min · Searsport Avenue
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Continue on West Main Street
7 mi · 8 min · West Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on East Main Street
6.3 mi · 8 min · East Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 1
1.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 1
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Continue on Route 1
155 m · 12 sec · Route 1
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Continue on Route 1
1 mi · 1 min · Route 1
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Continue on Acadia Highway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Acadia Highway
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Continue on Bucksport Road
8.5 mi · 10 min · Bucksport Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1116 ft · 17 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Water Street
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Turn left onto Foster Street
2227 ft · 1 min · Foster Street
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Turn right onto High Street
1615 ft · 43 sec · High Street
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Turn left
30.6 mi · 46 min
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
1721 ft · 29 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Kennedy Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Kennedy Highway
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Continue on US Highway 1A
3 mi · 5 min · US Highway 1A
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Continue on Kennedy Highway
1084 ft · 18 sec · Kennedy Highway
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Continue on Main Street
2784 ft · 47 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Route 1
14 mi · 21 min · Route 1
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Continue on Harrington Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Harrington Road
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Continue on Outer Dublin Street
1249 ft · 21 sec · Outer Dublin Street
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Continue on Dublin Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · Dublin Street
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Turn left onto Colonial Way
731 ft · 15 sec · Colonial Way
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Turn right onto Broadway
123 m · 10 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto Court Street
16 m · 1 sec · Court Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Court Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lewiston and Machias.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn left
30.6 mi · 00h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lewiston and Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers near Machias.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lewiston to Machias?
The road trip is about 172.4 miles (277.5 km) and usually takes 03h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Stockton Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.1 miles from Lewiston and 86.4 miles from Machias.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.4 miles (229.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.03 one way or $48.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lewiston and Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers near Machias.
Stop Ideas Near Stockton Springs
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 Stockton Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Machias. Straight-line distance: 142.38 mi (229.14 km).
#1 Lewiston
City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States
| Population | 36,226 |
| Coordinates | 44.1003500, -70.2147800 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Machias
Town in Washington County, Maine
| Population | 1,844 |
| Coordinates | 44.7150800, -67.4613800 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: Machias (-67.46138, 44.71508)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 278 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $24.03 | $48.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $27.14 | $54.29 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $29.59 | $59.17 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $36.52 | $73.04 |
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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