How far is Lewiston, ME from Owls Head, ME?
The driving distance from Lewiston, ME to Owls Head, ME is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.
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 Kennebec County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lewiston and Owls Head.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston and Owls Head.
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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
1299 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Canal Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Canal Street
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Merge slight left onto Lisbon Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Lisbon Street
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Take the exit slight right
1247 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto Alfred A Plourde Parkway
971 ft · 19 sec · Alfred A Plourde Parkway
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Take the ramp left
1440 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
19.2 mi · 21 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
1.8 mi · 2 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Litchfield
1093 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Litchfield
116 m · 9 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lewiston Road
73 m · 4 sec · Lewiston Road
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Exit the rotary onto Lewiston Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Lewiston Road
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Continue on Cobbossee Avenue
1.1 km · 60 sec · Cobbossee Avenue
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Continue on Lewiston Road
642 ft · 11 sec · Lewiston Road
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Continue on Central Street
916 ft · 15 sec · Central Street
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Turn straight onto Water Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Water Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
2616 ft · 49 sec · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Water Street
974 ft · 34 sec · Water Street
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Turn left onto Windsor Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Windsor Street
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Continue on Togus Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Togus Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Augusta Road
3098 ft · 53 sec · Augusta Road
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Continue on Eastern Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Eastern Avenue
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Continue on Augusta Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Augusta Road
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Continue on Augusta-Rockland Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Augusta-Rockland Road
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Continue on Rockland Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Rockland Road
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Continue on Rockland Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · Rockland Road
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Continue on Augusta Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road
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Continue on Rockland Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Rockland Road
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Continue on Heald Highway
6.9 mi · 10 min · Heald Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Rockland Street
6.2 mi · 11 min · Rockland Street
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Continue on Lakeview Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · Lakeview Drive
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Continue on Maverick Street
1851 ft · 39 sec · Maverick Street
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Turn slight right onto North Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Merge slight left
121 m · 6 sec
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Turn left
2634 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Park Street
130 m · 10 sec · Park Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Ingraham Lane
2550 ft · 1 min · Ingraham Lane
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Continue on Ingraham Drive
2323 ft · 1 min · Ingraham Drive
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Continue on Weskeag Road
107 m · 11 sec · Weskeag Road
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Turn left onto North Shore Drive
2.6 mi · 7 min · North Shore Drive
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Turn sharp left onto Main Street
7 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lewiston and Owls Head.
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.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
19.2 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 Owls Head.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lewiston to Owls Head?
The road trip is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?
Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from Lewiston and 37.7 miles from Owls Head.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:48 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.33 one way or $22.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lewiston and Mostly Sunny near Owls Head.
Stop Ideas Near Windsor
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 Windsor.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Owls Head. Straight-line distance: 57.45 mi (92.46 km).
#1 Lewiston
City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States
| Population | 36,226 |
| Coordinates | 44.1003500, -70.2147800 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Owls Head
City in United States of America
| Population | 1,608 |
| Coordinates | 44.0823000, -69.0572600 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Owls Head (-69.05726, 44.0823)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 121 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $4.26 | $11.33 | $22.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $12.84 | $25.67 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $14.11 | $28.22 |
| Diesel | $6.42 | $17.07 | $34.13 |
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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