How far is Mount Vernon, ME from Lewiston, ME?

The driving distance from Mount Vernon, ME to Lewiston, ME is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
34.09 mi
00h 47m
Flight
29.89 mi
48.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.89 mi
Kilometers
48.1 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.09 mi
Kilometers
54.86 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewiston
Mon, May 25, 9:43 PM EDT
Return by in Mount Vernon
Mon, May 25, 10:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Vernon
2026-05-25T20:55
Arrive Lewiston
Mon, May 25, 9:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Vernon
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
Winthrop
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Mount Vernon
17.6 mi
00h 23m
To Lewiston
16.5 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Memorial Day

Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
66°F
Memorial Day

Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and Lewiston.

  1. 1

    Start on Pond Road

    42 m · 3 sec · Pond Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Pond Road

    6 mi · 11 min · Pond Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Chimney Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Chimney Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Winthrop Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Winthrop Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Readfield Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Readfield Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Route 133

    1.4 km · 1 min · Route 133

  8. 8

    Continue on Lake Street

    1517 ft · 26 sec · Lake Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Route 133

    2717 ft · 46 sec · Route 133

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto US 202

    6.6 mi · 7 min · US 202

  11. 11

    Continue on US Route 202

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202

  12. 12

    Continue on Route 202

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  13. 13

    Continue on US Route 202

    1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202

  14. 14

    Continue on Route 202

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    569 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    48 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
6.71 mi · 20%
US 202
6.58 mi · 19%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 19%
Pond Road
6.05 mi · 18%
Winthrop Road
3.16 mi · 9%
Readfield Road
1.64 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 202

Merge slight left onto US 202

6.58 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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
29.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winthrop
00h 23m from Mount Vernon
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Mount Vernon and Rain Showers near Lewiston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Vernon to Lewiston?

The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Winthrop is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Mount Vernon and 16.5 miles from Lewiston.

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

The direct path is about 29.9 miles (48.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.73 one way or $9.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Mount Vernon and Rain Showers near Lewiston.

Stop Ideas Near Winthrop

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

15 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

42 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

44 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

45 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 29.89 mi (48.1 km).

Mount Vernon

#1 Mount Vernon

Town in Kennebec County, Maine

Population1,706
Coordinates44.5011800, -69.9875600
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Lewiston

#2 Lewiston

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

Population36,226
Coordinates44.1003500, -70.2147800
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Pond Road (-69.987695, 44.501159)
End: (-70.214787, 44.100393)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.55 L · about $4.73
Round trip
$9.47
2.4 gal · 9.1 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.73 $9.47
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.35 $10.70
Premium $4.86 $5.83 $11.66
Diesel $6.00 $7.20 $14.39

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Vernon and Lewiston. The current time is 20:55:43.

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.