How far is Lewiston, ME from Strong, ME?

The driving distance from Lewiston, ME to Strong, ME is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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
55.86 mi
01h 17m
Flight
48.86 mi
78.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.86 mi
Kilometers
78.64 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.86 mi
Kilometers
89.9 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Strong
Thu, Apr 23, 1:16 AM EDT
Return by in Lewiston
Thu, Apr 23, 2:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewiston
2026-04-22T23:59
Arrive Strong
Thu, Apr 23, 1:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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
Livermore Falls
ME

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States of America

From Lewiston
28 mi
00h 38m
To Strong
28 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
47°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston and Strong.

  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

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1914 ft · 38 sec · South Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Lambert Hill Road

    38 m · 3 sec · Lambert Hill Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lambert Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Auburn Road
12.7 mi · 23%
Federal Road
9.47 mi · 17%
Main Street
9.17 mi · 16%
Farmington Road
5.35 mi · 10%
US Route 2 East
4.2 mi · 8%
Town Farm Road
3.15 mi · 6%
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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
48.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livermore Falls
00h 38m from Lewiston
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lewiston and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Strong.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lewiston to Strong?

The road trip is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Livermore Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from Lewiston and 28 miles from Strong.

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

The direct path is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.77 one way or $15.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lewiston and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Strong.

Stop Ideas Near Livermore Falls

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

34 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

66 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

67 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

69 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Strong. Straight-line distance: 48.86 mi (78.64 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 Strong

Town in Franklin County, Maine, United States of America

Population1,152
Coordinates44.8075600, -70.2209000
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Start: Lewiston (-70.21478, 44.10035)
End: Strong (-70.2209, 44.80756)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.46 L · about $7.77
Round trip
$15.54
3.94 gal · 14.92 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.77 $15.54
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.78 $17.56
Premium $4.86 $9.57 $19.14
Diesel $6.00 $11.81 $23.63

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 Strong. The current time is 23:59:33.

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.