How far is Lewiston, ME from Phillips, ME?
The driving distance from Lewiston, ME to Phillips, ME is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.3 miles (81 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
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 Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lewiston and Phillips.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston and Phillips.
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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
9.5 mi · 11 min · Federal Road
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Continue on Bridge Street
155 m · 11 sec · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
8.3 mi · 9 min · Main Street
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Merge slight right onto United States Highway 2
1450 ft · 19 sec · United States Highway 2
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Continue on US Route 2 East
4.2 mi · 7 min · US Route 2 East
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Continue on Wilton Road
3 mi · 6 min · Wilton Road
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Turn left onto Oakes Street
1201 ft · 33 sec · Oakes Street
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Continue on Town Farm Road
3.2 mi · 8 min · Town Farm Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fairbanks Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Fairbanks Road
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Continue on Farmington Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · Farmington Road
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Continue on Phillips Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Phillips Road
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Continue on Rangeley Road
6.1 mi · 9 min · Rangeley Road
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Turn right onto State Route 142
131 m · 10 sec · State Route 142
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Turn right onto Main Street
2390 ft · 51 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sawyer Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lewiston and Phillips.
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 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.
Sunny leaving Lewiston and Mostly Sunny near Phillips.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lewiston to Phillips?
The road trip is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Jay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.8 miles from Lewiston and 31.8 miles from Phillips.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.3 miles (81 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 3:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.80 one way or $19.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lewiston and Mostly Sunny near Phillips.
Stop Ideas Near Jay
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 Jay.
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Brunswick Maine Street Station
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Freeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Phillips. Straight-line distance: 50.31 mi (80.97 km).
#1 Lewiston
City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States
| Population | 36,226 |
| Coordinates | 44.1003500, -70.2147800 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Phillips
Location in Maine
| Population | 1,025 |
| Coordinates | 44.8231100, -70.3395100 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
End: Phillips (-70.33951, 44.82311)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $4.38 | $9.80 | $19.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $11.03 | $22.06 |
| Premium | $5.41 | $12.12 | $24.24 |
| Diesel | $6.44 | $14.41 | $28.83 |
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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