How far is Newcastle, ME from Lewiston, ME?
The driving distance from Newcastle, ME to Lewiston, ME is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34 miles (54.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newcastle and Lewiston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newcastle and Lewiston.
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Start on Main Street
11 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
2670 ft · 47 sec · Main Street
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Merge slight left onto Route 1
6.4 mi · 9 min · Route 1
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Continue on Main Street
2605 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn straight onto Bath Road
4 mi · 8 min · Bath Road
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Continue on Route 1
4.9 mi · 7 min · Route 1
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Leeman Highway
7.6 mi · 11 min · Leeman Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 196 West, ME 24 North, I 295 North: Topsham, Lewiston
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Lewiston Road
5.7 mi · 10 min · Lewiston Road
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Continue on Lisbon Street
11.6 mi · 16 min · Lisbon Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
974 ft · 17 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 Newcastle 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.
Lisbon Street
Continue on Lisbon Street
11.6 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Newcastle and Mostly Cloudy near Lewiston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newcastle to Lewiston?
The road trip is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Brunswick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.3 miles from Newcastle and 24.2 miles from Lewiston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34 miles (54.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 $6.47 one way or $12.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Newcastle and Mostly Cloudy near Lewiston.
Stop Ideas Near Brunswick
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brunswick.
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Bath, Maine
Freeport
Wiscasset, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newcastle and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 33.96 mi (54.66 km).
#1 Newcastle
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 1,779 |
| Coordinates | 44.0350800, -69.5367100 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.97 | $15.93 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.84 | $19.67 |
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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