How far is Lewiston, ME from Poland, ME?
The driving distance from Lewiston, ME to Poland, ME is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.3 miles (15 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Androscoggin County, Maine
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Areas Of Frost
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lewiston and Poland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston and Poland.
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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
2665 ft · 54 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Court Street
2156 ft · 39 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto Minot Avenue
1.1 km · 59 sec · Minot Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Washington Street
5.2 mi · 7 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Poland Spring Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Poland Spring Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Poland Spring Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Poland Spring Road
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Continue on Ricker Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Ricker Road
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Continue on Spring Water Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Spring Water Road
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Turn sharp right onto Maine Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · Maine Street
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Turn left onto White Oak Hill Road
23 m · 2 sec · White Oak Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · White Oak Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lewiston and Poland.
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.
Washington Street
Turn slight left onto Washington Street
5.17 mi · 00h 07m
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 Sunny leaving Lewiston and Areas Of Frost near Poland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lewiston to Poland?
The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Minot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Lewiston and 7.9 miles from Poland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.3 miles (15 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.17 one way or $4.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lewiston and Areas Of Frost near Poland.
Stop Ideas Near Minot
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 Minot.
Freeport
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Bath, Maine
Portland Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Poland. Straight-line distance: 9.3 mi (14.96 km).
#1 Lewiston
City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States
| Population | 36,226 |
| Coordinates | 44.1003500, -70.2147800 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Poland
Town in Maine, US
| Population | 5,683 |
| Coordinates | 44.0606300, -70.3936700 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
End: Poland (-70.39367, 44.06063)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.17 | $4.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.30 | $6.60 |
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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