How far is Medway, ME from Lewiston, ME?

The driving distance from Medway, ME to Lewiston, ME is about 163.7 miles (263.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.9 miles (213.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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
163.69 mi
02h 38m
Flight
132.91 mi
213.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.91 mi
Kilometers
213.9 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.69 mi
Kilometers
263.44 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewiston
Sun, May 31, 6:28 PM EDT
Return by in Medway
Sun, May 31, 9:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medway
2026-05-31T15:49
Arrive Lewiston
Sun, May 31, 6:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Medway
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
Plymouth
ME

Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States

From Medway
81.8 mi
01h 19m
To Lewiston
81.8 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NE
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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 Medway and Lewiston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Road

    1726 ft · 1 min · Main Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Medway Road

    3229 ft · 1 min · Medway Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1268 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    134.1 mi · 2 hr 22 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202 West, ME 11 West, ME 17 West, ME 100 West: Winthrop

    1014 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Western Avenue

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on US 202

    12.8 mi · 15 min · US 202

  8. 8

    Continue on US Route 202

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202

  9. 9

    Continue on Route 202

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  10. 10

    Continue on US Route 202

    1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202

  11. 11

    Continue on Route 202

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    569 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    48 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Medway Road
135 mi · 82%
US 202
12.8 mi · 8%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 4%
Main Street
4.61 mi · 3%
Western Avenue
2.83 mi · 2%
US Route 202
1.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Medway Road

Merge slight left

134 mi · 02h 22m

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
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.8 mi
132.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
01h 19m from Medway
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers leaving Medway and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lewiston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 163.7 miles (263.4 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.8 miles from Medway and 81.8 miles from Lewiston.

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

The direct path is about 132.9 miles (213.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 1:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.80 one way or $45.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers around Medway and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lewiston.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

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

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Bangor, Maine

32 mi away
1039 Union St.
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Belfast, Maine

41 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Searsport, Maine

42 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

45 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Medway and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 132.91 mi (213.9 km).

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#1 Medway

Human settlement in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America

Population1,312
Coordinates45.6089400, -68.5308600
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Lewiston

#2 Lewiston

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

Population36,226
Coordinates44.1003500, -70.2147800
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-68.531054, 45.608886)
End: (-70.214787, 44.100393)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.78 gal
21.87 L · about $22.80
Round trip
$45.60
11.56 gal · 43.74 L
Estimated CO2
51.4 kg one way
Round trip: 102.7 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $22.80 $45.60
Mid-grade $4.46 $25.76 $51.52
Premium $4.86 $28.08 $56.16
Diesel $6.00 $34.66 $69.33

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 Medway and Lewiston. The current time is 15:49:55.

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.