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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.48 mi
01h 28m
Flight
50.31 mi
80.97 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.31 mi
Kilometers
80.97 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.48 mi
Kilometers
102.16 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Phillips
Thu, Apr 23, 5:38 AM EDT
Return by in Lewiston
Thu, Apr 23, 7:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewiston
2026-04-23T04:10
Arrive Phillips
Thu, Apr 23, 5:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lewiston
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Jay
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Lewiston
31.8 mi
00h 44m
To Phillips
31.8 mi
00h 44m

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
49°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

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.

  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

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1451 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Russell Street

    1318 ft · 22 sec · Russell Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Mount Auburn Avenue

    1435 ft · 24 sec · Mount Auburn Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    1281 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    34 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Center Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Center Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Turner Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Turner Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Auburn Road

    12.7 mi · 14 min · Auburn Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Federal Road

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Federal Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Bridge Street

    155 m · 11 sec · Bridge Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    8.3 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto United States Highway 2

    1450 ft · 19 sec · United States Highway 2

  16. 16

    Continue on US Route 2 East

    4.2 mi · 7 min · US Route 2 East

  17. 17

    Continue on Wilton Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Wilton Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Oakes Street

    1201 ft · 33 sec · Oakes Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Town Farm Road

    3.2 mi · 8 min · Town Farm Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fairbanks Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Fairbanks Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Farmington Road

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Farmington Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Phillips Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Phillips Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Rangeley Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Rangeley Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto State Route 142

    131 m · 10 sec · State Route 142

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2390 ft · 51 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Auburn Road
12.7 mi · 20%
Main Street
9.62 mi · 15%
Federal Road
9.47 mi · 15%
Rangeley Road
6.09 mi · 10%
Farmington Road
5.29 mi · 8%
US Route 2 East
4.2 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
50.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jay
00h 44m from Lewiston
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lewiston and Chance Rain Showers 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 $8.84 one way or $17.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lewiston and Chance Rain Showers near Phillips.

Stop Ideas Near Jay

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

37 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

70 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

71 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

73 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Phillips. Straight-line distance: 50.31 mi (80.97 km).

Lewiston

#1 Lewiston

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

Population36,226
Coordinates44.1003500, -70.2147800
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
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#2 Phillips

Location in Maine

Population1,025
Coordinates44.8231100, -70.3395100
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: Lewiston (-70.21478, 44.10035)
End: Phillips (-70.33951, 44.82311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.24 gal
8.48 L · about $8.84
Round trip
$17.67
4.48 gal · 16.96 L
Estimated CO2
19.9 kg one way
Round trip: 39.8 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.84 $17.67
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.98 $19.97
Premium $4.86 $10.88 $21.76
Diesel $6.00 $13.43 $26.87

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 Phillips. The current time is 04:10:10.

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.