How far is Lewiston, ME from Winslow, ME?

The driving distance from Lewiston, ME to Winslow, ME is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.6 miles (68.5 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 EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.28 mi
01h 02m
Flight
42.58 mi
68.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.58 mi
Kilometers
68.53 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.28 mi
Kilometers
80.91 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winslow
Sat, May 2, 12:33 AM EDT
Return by in Lewiston
Sat, May 2, 1:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewiston
2026-05-01T23:31
Arrive Winslow
Sat, May 2, 12:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 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
Manchester
ME

Town in Maine

From Lewiston
25.1 mi
00h 31m
To Winslow
25.2 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Route 202

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

  5. 5

    Continue on US Route 202

    1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202

  6. 6

    Continue on Route 202

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  7. 7

    Continue on US Route 202

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202

  8. 8

    Continue on US 202

    12.8 mi · 15 min · US 202

  9. 9

    Continue on Western Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left

    127 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Old Winthrop Road

    2906 ft · 1 min · Old Winthrop Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Macomber Avenue

    1194 ft · 54 sec · Macomber Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    145 m · 9 sec · Western Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor

    1829 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I-95 North: Waterville, Bangor

    805 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    17.6 mi · 19 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 11, ME 137: Waterville, Oakland

    897 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Kennedy Memorial Drive

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Kennedy Memorial Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on Silver Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Silver Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Elm Street

    1406 ft · 30 sec · Elm Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    1983 ft · 1 min · Spring Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Bridge Street

    115 m · 8 sec · Bridge Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Clinton Avenue

    1193 ft · 31 sec · Clinton Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Garand Street

    26 m · 4 sec · Garand Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Garand Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-95 North
17.7 mi · 35%
US 202
12.8 mi · 25%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 13%
Main Street
4.38 mi · 9%
Western Avenue
2.62 mi · 5%
Kennedy Memorial Drive
1.58 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I-95 North

Merge slight left

17.6 mi · 00h 19m

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
+7.7 mi
42.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
00h 31m from Lewiston
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lewiston and Chance Rain Showers near Winslow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.3 miles (80.9 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.1 miles from Lewiston and 25.2 miles from Winslow.

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

The direct path is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.02 one way or $14.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lewiston and Chance Rain Showers near Winslow.

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

6 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

39 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

42 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

45 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Winslow. Straight-line distance: 42.58 mi (68.53 km).

Lewiston

#1 Lewiston

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

Population36,226
Coordinates44.1003500, -70.2147800
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Winslow

#2 Winslow

Town in Maine

Population7,654
Coordinates44.5470100, -69.6211600
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Lewiston (-70.21478, 44.10035)
End: Winslow (-69.62116, 44.54701)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.78 gal
6.72 L · about $7.02
Round trip
$14.04
3.56 gal · 13.44 L
Estimated CO2
15.8 kg one way
Round trip: 31.6 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.02 $14.04
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.93 $15.87
Premium $4.86 $8.65 $17.29
Diesel $6.00 $10.67 $21.35

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Lewiston and Winslow. The current time is 23:31:09.

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.