How far is Lewiston, ME from Milford, ME?

The driving distance from Lewiston, ME to Milford, ME is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97 miles (156.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
116.76 mi
02h 18m
Flight
96.96 mi
156.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.96 mi
Kilometers
156.05 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.76 mi
Kilometers
187.9 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milford
Mon, Jun 1, 8:31 PM EDT
Return by in Lewiston
Mon, Jun 1, 10:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewiston
2026-06-01T18:12
Arrive Milford
Mon, Jun 1, 8:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lewiston
9:30 PM EDT
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
Clinton
ME

Town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States

From Lewiston
58.3 mi
01h 09m
To Milford
58.5 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
65°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Sabattus Street

    38 m · 6 sec · Sabattus Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Route 202

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

  5. 5

    Continue on US Route 202

    1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202

  6. 6

    Continue on Route 202

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  7. 7

    Continue on US Route 202

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202

  8. 8

    Continue on US 202

    12.8 mi · 15 min · US 202

  9. 9

    Continue on Western Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left

    127 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Old Winthrop Road

    2906 ft · 1 min · Old Winthrop Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Macomber Avenue

    1194 ft · 54 sec · Macomber Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    145 m · 9 sec · Western Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor

    1829 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I-95 North: Waterville, Bangor

    805 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    83.2 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Stillwater Avenue, Stillwater, Old Town

    1066 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Stillwater Avenue

    2.6 mi · 7 min · Stillwater Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Center Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · Center Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    2821 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-95 North
83.3 mi · 71%
US 202
12.8 mi · 11%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 6%
Main Street
4.91 mi · 4%
Stillwater Avenue
2.79 mi · 2%
Western Avenue
2.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-95 North

Merge slight left

83.2 mi · 01h 31m

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
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
97 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clinton
01h 09m from Lewiston
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lewiston and Mostly Sunny near Milford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.3 miles from Lewiston and 58.5 miles from Milford.

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

The direct path is about 97 miles (156.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.25 one way or $32.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lewiston and Mostly Sunny near Milford.

Stop Ideas Near Clinton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Clinton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 8.6 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Vassalboro Town Office
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

Vassalboro Town Office

Vassalboro , ME
682 Main St, Vassalboro, ME 04989
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clinton.

BUS

Augusta, ME

39 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Belfast, Maine

45 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Searsport, Maine

51 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Lincolnville, Maine

56 mi away
2512 Atlantic Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Milford. Straight-line distance: 96.96 mi (156.05 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 Milford

Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America

Population2,973
Coordinates44.9461800, -68.6439200
Altitude41
CountryUnited States
Start: Lewiston (-70.21478, 44.10035)
End: Milford (-68.64392, 44.94618)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.12 gal
15.6 L · about $16.25
Round trip
$32.51
8.24 gal · 31.2 L
Estimated CO2
36.6 kg one way
Round trip: 73.2 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $16.25 $32.51
Mid-grade $4.46 $18.36 $36.73
Premium $4.86 $20.01 $40.03
Diesel $6.00 $24.71 $49.42

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Lewiston and Milford. The current time is 18:12:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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