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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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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.
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Start on Pond Road
42 m · 3 sec · Pond Road
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Continue on Pond Road
6 mi · 11 min · Pond Road
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Continue on Chimney Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Chimney Road
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Turn straight onto Main Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Winthrop Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Winthrop Road
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Continue on Readfield Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Readfield Road
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Turn slight left onto Route 133
1.4 km · 1 min · Route 133
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Continue on Lake Street
1517 ft · 26 sec · Lake Street
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Continue on Route 133
2717 ft · 46 sec · Route 133
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Merge slight left onto US 202
6.6 mi · 7 min · US 202
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Continue on US Route 202
1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202
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Continue on Route 202
2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202
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Continue on US Route 202
1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202
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Continue on Route 202
3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202
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Continue on Main Street
4.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
569 ft · 19 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right
48 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Vernon and Lewiston.
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.
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.
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.
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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?
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Stop Ideas Near Winthrop
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 29.89 mi (48.1 km).
#1 Mount Vernon
Town in Kennebec County, Maine
| Population | 1,706 |
| Coordinates | 44.5011800, -69.9875600 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lewiston
City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States
| Population | 36,226 |
| Coordinates | 44.1003500, -70.2147800 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-70.214787, 44.100393)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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