How far is Lewiston, ME from Millinocket, ME?

The driving distance from Lewiston, ME to Millinocket, ME is about 175 miles (281.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.4 miles (209.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
175.07 mi
03h 18m
Flight
130.38 mi
209.83 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.38 mi
Kilometers
209.83 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.07 mi
Kilometers
281.74 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Millinocket
Thu, Apr 23, 3:21 AM EDT
Return by in Lewiston
Thu, Apr 23, 6:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewiston
2026-04-23T00:02
Arrive Millinocket
Thu, Apr 23, 3:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lewiston
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Carmel
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Lewiston
87.5 mi
01h 39m
To Millinocket
87.6 mi
01h 39m

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
51°F
Thursday

Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    134.3 mi · 2 hr 22 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 157: Medway, Millinocket

    1298 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    29 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Medway Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Medway Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Old Main Street

    1523 ft · 29 sec · Old Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Route 11

    1418 ft · 35 sec · State Route 11

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    4 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Route 157

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Route 157

  24. 24

    Continue on Central Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Central Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-95 North
134 mi · 77%
US 202
12.8 mi · 7%
Main Street
8.35 mi · 5%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 4%
Route 157
2.8 mi · 2%
Western Avenue
2.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-95 North

Merge slight left

134 mi · 02h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.6 mi
130.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carmel
01h 39m from Lewiston
Leave By
10:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lewiston and Chance Rain And Snow near Millinocket.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 175 miles (281.7 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?

Carmel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.5 miles from Lewiston and 87.6 miles from Millinocket.

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

The direct path is about 130.4 miles (209.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.38 one way or $48.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lewiston and Chance Rain And Snow near Millinocket.

Stop Ideas Near Carmel

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

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

BUS

Bangor, Maine

19 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

32 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Searsport, Maine

39 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

42 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Millinocket. Straight-line distance: 130.38 mi (209.83 km).

Lewiston

#1 Lewiston

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

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

#2 Millinocket

City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America

Population4,244
Coordinates45.6572700, -68.7097600
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Start: Lewiston (-70.21478, 44.10035)
End: Millinocket (-68.70976, 45.65727)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 282 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.18 gal
23.38 L · about $24.38
Round trip
$48.76
12.36 gal · 46.76 L
Estimated CO2
54.9 kg one way
Round trip: 109.8 kg / 242 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $24.38 $48.76
Mid-grade $4.46 $27.54 $55.09
Premium $4.86 $30.02 $60.04
Diesel $6.00 $37.06 $74.12

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 Millinocket. The current time is 00:02:48.

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.