How far is Lewiston, ME from Steep Falls, ME?

The driving distance from Lewiston, ME to Steep Falls, ME is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.1 mi
01h 02m
Flight
30.37 mi
48.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.37 mi
Kilometers
48.88 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.1 mi
Kilometers
66.15 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Steep Falls
Tue, Nov 10, 8:13 PM EST
Return by in Lewiston
Tue, Nov 10, 9:16 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewiston
2026-11-10T19:11
Arrive Steep Falls
Tue, Nov 10, 8:13 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lewiston
9:30 PM EST
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
Gray
ME

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

From Lewiston
20.6 mi
00h 31m
To Steep Falls
20.6 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
53°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lewiston and Steep Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston and Steep Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Sabattus Street

    38 m · 4 sec · Sabattus Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2665 ft · 54 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Court Street

    2156 ft · 39 sec · Court Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Minot Avenue

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Minot Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Washington Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    762 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2668 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.7 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Maine Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 115, ME 4: Grey, New Gloucester

    1849 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Gray Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · West Gray Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Tandberg Trail

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Tandberg Trail

  14. 14

    Continue on Chadbourne Road

    6.3 mi · 10 min · Chadbourne Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Northeast Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Northeast Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Ossipee Trail East

    2 mi · 3 min · Ossipee Trail East

  17. 17

    Turn right

    5.4 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Street

    49 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lewiston and Steep Falls.

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
11.5 mi · 28%
Chadbourne Road
6.27 mi · 15%
Washington Street
4.73 mi · 11%
Tandberg Trail
3.6 mi · 9%
West Gray Road
3.34 mi · 8%
Northeast Road
2.16 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

7.71 mi · 00h 08m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
30.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gray
00h 31m from Lewiston
Leave By
4:26 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lewiston and Partly Sunny near Steep Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lewiston to Steep Falls?

The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Gray is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Lewiston and 20.6 miles from Steep Falls.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.03 one way or $12.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lewiston and Partly Sunny near Steep Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Gray

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

19 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

26 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

32 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

41 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Steep Falls. Straight-line distance: 30.37 mi (48.88 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 Steep Falls

Steep Falls is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.7939700, -70.6525600
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Start: Lewiston (-70.21478, 44.10035)
End: Steep Falls (-70.65256, 43.79397)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.49 L · about $6.03
Round trip
$12.06
2.9 gal · 10.98 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.16 $6.03 $12.06
Mid-grade $4.74 $6.88 $13.75
Premium $5.23 $7.58 $15.15
Diesel $6.32 $9.16 $18.32

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Lewiston and Steep Falls. The current time is 19:11:34.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.