How far is Lewiston, ME from West Paris, ME?

The driving distance from Lewiston, ME to West Paris, ME is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
29.51 mi
00h 49m
Flight
23.57 mi
37.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.57 mi
Kilometers
37.94 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.51 mi
Kilometers
47.49 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Paris
Sun, May 31, 1:30 AM EDT
Return by in Lewiston
Sun, May 31, 2:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewiston
2026-05-31T00:40
Arrive West Paris
Sun, May 31, 1:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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
Hebron
ME

Town in Maine

From Lewiston
14.7 mi
00h 24m
To West Paris
14.8 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston and West Paris.

  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

    Continue on Mount Auburn Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Mount Auburn Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Summer Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Summer Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Youngs Corner Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Youngs Corner Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Jackson Hill Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Jackson Hill Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Center Minot Hill Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Center Minot Hill Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Woodman Hill Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Woodman Hill Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Minot Road

    50 m · 3 sec · West Minot Road

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Woodman Hill Road

    1972 ft · 39 sec · Woodman Hill Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Paris Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Paris Road

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Paris Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Paris Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Hebron Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Hebron Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Hebron Street

    2605 ft · 52 sec · Hebron Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East Main Street

    2374 ft · 47 sec · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Market Square

    109 m · 8 sec · Market Square

  21. 21

    Continue on High Street

    132 m · 6 sec · High Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Park Street

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Park Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Bethel Road

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Bethel Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Pioneer Street

    15 m · 2 sec · Pioneer Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pioneer Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Park Street
4.56 mi · 15%
Paris Road
4.24 mi · 14%
Bethel Road
3.49 mi · 12%
Hebron Road
3.22 mi · 11%
Center Minot Hill Road
2.64 mi · 9%
Main Street
2.04 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Park Street

Continue on Park Street

4.56 mi · 00h 07m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
23.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hebron
00h 24m from Lewiston
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lewiston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Paris.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lewiston to West Paris?

The road trip is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Hebron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Lewiston and 14.8 miles from West Paris.

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

The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.10 one way or $8.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lewiston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Paris.

Stop Ideas Near Hebron

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

45 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

50 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Augusta, ME

51 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Bath, Maine

56 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and West Paris. Straight-line distance: 23.57 mi (37.94 km).

Lewiston

#1 Lewiston

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

Population36,226
Coordinates44.1003500, -70.2147800
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
West Paris

#2 West Paris

City in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America

Population1,689
Coordinates44.3242300, -70.5739500
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: Lewiston (-70.21478, 44.10035)
End: West Paris (-70.57395, 44.32423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.94 L · about $4.10
Round trip
$8.21
2.08 gal · 7.88 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.10 $8.21
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.64 $9.27
Premium $4.86 $5.05 $10.10
Diesel $6.00 $6.24 $12.47

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Lewiston and West Paris. The current time is 00:40:56.

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.