How far is Lewiston, ME from Presque Isle, ME?
The driving distance from Lewiston, ME to Presque Isle, ME is about 264.6 miles (425.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 207.8 miles (334.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lewiston and Presque Isle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston and Presque Isle.
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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
4.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 202
3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202
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Continue on US Route 202
1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202
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Continue on Route 202
2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202
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Continue on US Route 202
1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202
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Continue on US 202
12.8 mi · 15 min · US 202
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Continue on Western Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue
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Turn left
127 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Winthrop Road
2906 ft · 1 min · Old Winthrop Road
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Turn right onto Macomber Avenue
1194 ft · 54 sec · Macomber Avenue
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Turn left onto Western Avenue
145 m · 9 sec · Western Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor
1829 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I-95 North: Waterville, Bangor
805 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
191.7 mi · 3 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Houlton, Presque Isle
1444 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto North Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · North Street
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Continue on North Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · North Road
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Continue on US Highway 1
1.1 km · 55 sec · US Highway 1
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Continue on Route 1
6.4 mi · 10 min · Route 1
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Continue on Main Road
6.7 mi · 11 min · Main Road
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Continue on Route 1
2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 1
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Continue on Military Road
1649 ft · 40 sec · Military Road
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Continue on Main Street
2412 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Benjamin Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Benjamin Street
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Continue on Presque Isle Road
2 mi · 3 min · Presque Isle Road
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Continue on Houlton Road
10.3 mi · 14 min · Houlton Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto State Street
30 m · 2 sec · State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lewiston and Presque Isle.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-95 North
Merge slight left
192 mi · 03h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lewiston and Partly Sunny near Presque Isle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lewiston to Presque Isle?
The road trip is about 264.6 miles (425.8 km) and usually takes 04h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Passadumkeag is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.9 miles from Lewiston and 133.7 miles from Presque Isle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 207.8 miles (334.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.85 one way or $73.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lewiston and Partly Sunny near Presque Isle.
Stop Ideas Near Passadumkeag
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 Passadumkeag.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Presque Isle. Straight-line distance: 207.78 mi (334.39 km).
#1 Lewiston
City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States
| Population | 36,226 |
| Coordinates | 44.1003500, -70.2147800 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Presque Isle
City in Maine, United States
| Population | 8,950 |
| Coordinates | 46.6811500, -68.0158600 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Street (-68.015848, 46.681243)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 426 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 18m |
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 | $36.85 | $73.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $41.63 | $83.26 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $45.37 | $90.75 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $56.01 | $112.02 |
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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