How far is North Windham, ME from Lewiston, ME?

The driving distance from North Windham, ME to Lewiston, ME is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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
24.55 mi
00h 33m
Flight
21.49 mi
34.58 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.49 mi
Kilometers
34.58 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.55 mi
Kilometers
39.51 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewiston
Sat, Apr 18, 10:42 PM EDT
Return by in North Windham
Sat, Apr 18, 11:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Windham
2026-04-18T22:09
Arrive Lewiston
Sat, Apr 18, 10:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Windham
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
New Gloucester
ME

City in Maine, United States

From North Windham
12.2 mi
00h 16m
To Lewiston
12.3 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Windham and Lewiston.

  1. 1

    Start on Roosevelt Trail

    18 m · 5 sec · Roosevelt Trail

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Tandberg Trail

    3 mi · 6 min · Tandberg Trail

  3. 3

    Continue on West Gray Road

    3.6 mi · 7 min · West Gray Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit right

    1497 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Maine Turnpike

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Maine Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn

    1630 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Washington Street

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Minot Avenue

    2665 ft · 41 sec · Minot Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Court Street

    2156 ft · 37 sec · Court Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    2446 ft · 42 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    48 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Windham 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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
11.7 mi · 48%
Washington Street
4.23 mi · 17%
West Gray Road
3.89 mi · 16%
Tandberg Trail
2.98 mi · 12%
Minot Avenue
0.5 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

8.11 mi · 00h 09m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
21.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Gloucester
00h 16m from North Windham
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving North Windham 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 North Windham to Lewiston?

The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

New Gloucester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from North Windham and 12.3 miles from Lewiston.

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

The direct path is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.43 one way or $6.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around North Windham and Mostly Cloudy near Lewiston.

Stop Ideas Near New Gloucester

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

19 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

29 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

35 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
BUS

Bath, Maine

37 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Windham and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 21.49 mi (34.58 km).

North Windham

#1 North Windham

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine

Population4,904
Coordinates43.8342400, -70.4383900
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Lewiston

#2 Lewiston

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

Population36,226
Coordinates44.1003500, -70.2147800
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Roosevelt Trail (-70.43834, 43.834263)
End: (-70.214787, 44.100393)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.28 L · about $3.43
Round trip
$6.86
1.74 gal · 6.56 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.43 $6.86
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.88 $7.76
Premium $4.86 $4.23 $8.45
Diesel $6.00 $5.22 $10.43

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Windham and Lewiston. The current time is 22:09:31.

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.