How far is Lewiston, ME from Woolwich, ME?

The driving distance from Lewiston, ME to Woolwich, ME is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.33 mi
00h 43m
Flight
24.08 mi
38.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.08 mi
Kilometers
38.76 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.33 mi
Kilometers
45.59 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woolwich
Thu, Apr 23, 7:40 AM EDT
Return by in Lewiston
Thu, Apr 23, 8:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewiston
2026-04-23T06:56
Arrive Woolwich
Thu, Apr 23, 7:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lewiston
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Lisbon Falls
ME

Census-designated place in Androscoggin County, Maine

From Lewiston
14.2 mi
00h 21m
To Woolwich
14.2 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
48°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1299 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Canal Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Canal Street

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Lisbon Street

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Lisbon Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Lewiston Road

    5.8 mi · 10 min · Lewiston Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 196

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Route 196

  8. 8

    Continue on Brunswick-Topsham Bypass

    2819 ft · 59 sec · Brunswick-Topsham Bypass

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Cooks Corner, Bath

    7.9 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left

    20 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lisbon Street
10.9 mi · 38%
US 1 North
7.95 mi · 28%
Lewiston Road
5.75 mi · 20%
Route 196
1.42 mi · 5%
Main Street
1 mi · 4%
Canal Street
0.75 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Lisbon Street

Merge slight left onto Lisbon Street

10.9 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
24.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lisbon Falls
00h 21m from Lewiston
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lewiston and Chance Rain Showers near Woolwich.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lisbon Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Lewiston and 14.2 miles from Woolwich.

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

The direct path is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.95 one way or $7.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lisbon Falls

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

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

BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

14 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

16 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Bath, Maine

21 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

30 mi away
279 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Woolwich. Straight-line distance: 24.08 mi (38.76 km).

Lewiston

#1 Lewiston

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

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

#2 Woolwich

Town of the United States

Population3,218
Coordinates43.9186900, -69.8011600
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Lewiston (-70.21478, 44.10035)
End: Woolwich (-69.80116, 43.91869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.78 L · about $3.95
Round trip
$7.89
2 gal · 7.56 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.95 $7.89
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.46 $8.91
Premium $4.86 $4.86 $9.72
Diesel $6.00 $6.00 $11.99

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 Woolwich. The current time is 06:56:48.

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.