How far is Lewiston, ME from Peru, ME?
The driving distance from Lewiston, ME to Peru, ME is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Androscoggin County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lewiston and Peru.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston and Peru.
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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
1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left
1451 ft · 42 sec
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Turn straight onto Russell Street
1318 ft · 22 sec · Russell Street
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Continue on Mount Auburn Avenue
1435 ft · 24 sec · Mount Auburn Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
1281 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right
34 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Center Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Center Street
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Continue on Turner Road
2.9 mi · 3 min · Turner Road
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Continue on Auburn Road
12.7 mi · 14 min · Auburn Road
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Continue on Federal Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · Federal Road
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Turn left onto Canton Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Canton Road
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Continue on Turner Road
1011 ft · 17 sec · Turner Road
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Continue on Turner Street
3 mi · 4 min · Turner Street
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Continue on Pleasant Street
4 mi · 6 min · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Auburn Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Auburn Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Auburn Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lewiston and Peru.
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.
Auburn Road
Continue on Auburn Road
12.7 mi · 00h 14m
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 Cloudy leaving Lewiston and Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers near Peru.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lewiston to Peru?
The road trip is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Livermore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Lewiston and 16.8 miles from Peru.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.69 one way or $9.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lewiston and Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers near Peru.
Stop Ideas Near Livermore
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 Livermore.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Peru. Straight-line distance: 29.61 mi (47.66 km).
#1 Lewiston
City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States
| Population | 36,226 |
| Coordinates | 44.1003500, -70.2147800 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Peru
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 1,509 |
| Coordinates | 44.5067300, -70.4053400 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
End: Peru (-70.40534, 44.50673)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.69 | $9.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.30 | $10.61 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.14 | $14.27 |
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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