How far is Lewiston, ME from Mechanic Falls, ME?
The driving distance from Lewiston, ME to Mechanic Falls, ME is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Androscoggin County, Maine
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Areas Of Frost
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lewiston and Mechanic Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston and Mechanic Falls.
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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
2665 ft · 54 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Court Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Court Street
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Turn right onto Minot Avenue
4.1 mi · 8 min · Minot Avenue
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Continue on Mechanic Falls Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Mechanic Falls Road
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Continue on Lewiston Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Lewiston Street
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Continue on Pleasant Street
110 m · 12 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
39 m · 3 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
26 m · 4 sec · Water Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Water Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lewiston and Mechanic Falls.
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.
Minot Avenue
Turn right onto Minot Avenue
4.13 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lewiston and Areas Of Frost near Mechanic Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lewiston to Mechanic Falls?
The road trip is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Minot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from Lewiston and 5.2 miles from Mechanic Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.46 one way or $2.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lewiston and Areas Of Frost near Mechanic Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Minot
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 Minot.
Freeport
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Bath, Maine
Portland Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Mechanic Falls. Straight-line distance: 8.81 mi (14.18 km).
#1 Lewiston
City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States
| Population | 36,226 |
| Coordinates | 44.1003500, -70.2147800 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mechanic Falls
Town in Maine, USA
| Population | 2,982 |
| Coordinates | 44.1117400, -70.3917200 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mechanic Falls (-70.39172, 44.11174)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.46 | $2.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.65 | $3.30 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.80 | $3.59 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.22 | $4.44 |
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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