How far is Lewiston, ME from Orland, ME?
The driving distance from Lewiston, ME to Orland, ME is about 96.3 miles (155 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80 miles (128.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 02h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lewiston and Orland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston and Orland.
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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
2 mi · 2 min · Acadia Highway
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Turn right onto School House Road
1742 ft · 1 min · School House Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · School House Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lewiston and Orland.
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.
Route 3
Continue on Route 3
17.6 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lewiston and Mostly Sunny near Orland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lewiston to Orland?
The road trip is about 96.3 miles (155 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?
Palermo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.1 miles from Lewiston and 48.2 miles from Orland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80 miles (128.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 2:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.41 one way or $26.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lewiston and Mostly Sunny near Orland.
Stop Ideas Near Palermo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Waterville Opera House
Sidney Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palermo.
Augusta, ME
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Belfast, Maine
Camden/Rockport, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Orland. Straight-line distance: 79.98 mi (128.71 km).
#1 Lewiston
City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States
| Population | 36,226 |
| Coordinates | 44.1003500, -70.2147800 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orland
City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 2,173 |
| Coordinates | 44.5703500, -68.7358600 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orland (-68.73586, 44.57035)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $13.41 | $26.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $15.15 | $30.31 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $16.52 | $33.03 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $20.39 | $40.78 |
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 · May 12, 2026
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