How far is Owls Head, ME from Lewiston, ME?
The driving distance from Owls Head, ME to Lewiston, ME is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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 01h 41m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Owls Head and Lewiston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Owls Head and Lewiston.
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Start on Main Street
7 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn sharp right onto North Shore Drive
2.6 mi · 6 min · North Shore Drive
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Turn right onto Weskeag Road
107 m · 10 sec · Weskeag Road
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Continue on Ingraham Drive
2323 ft · 1 min · Ingraham Drive
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Continue on Ingraham Lane
2550 ft · 1 min · Ingraham Lane
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn straight onto Maverick Street
1851 ft · 39 sec · Maverick Street
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Continue on Lakeview Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · Lakeview Drive
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Continue on Rockland Street
6.2 mi · 11 min · Rockland Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Heald Highway
6.9 mi · 10 min · Heald Highway
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Continue on Rockland Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Rockland Road
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Continue on Augusta Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road
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Continue on Rockland Road
6.2 mi · 9 min · Rockland Road
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Continue on Augusta-Rockland Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Augusta-Rockland Road
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Continue on Augusta Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Augusta Road
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Continue on Eastern Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Eastern Avenue
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Continue on Augusta Road
3098 ft · 59 sec · Augusta Road
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Turn left onto Togus Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Togus Road
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Continue on Windsor Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Windsor Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
1025 ft · 35 sec · Water Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
2507 ft · 45 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Water Street
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Continue on Central Street
903 ft · 15 sec · Central Street
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Continue on Lewiston Road
1264 ft · 21 sec · Lewiston Road
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Continue on Cobbossee Avenue
2931 ft · 50 sec · Cobbossee Avenue
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Continue on Lewiston Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Lewiston Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lewiston Road
37 m · 2 sec · Lewiston Road
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Exit the rotary onto Lewiston Road
1957 ft · 39 sec · Lewiston Road
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Take the ramp left toward I-95
1146 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
1.1 mi · 1 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
19.5 mi · 21 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right
959 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right
664 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Alfred A Plourde Parkway
993 ft · 17 sec · Alfred A Plourde Parkway
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Take the ramp straight
1119 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lisbon Street
2.5 mi · 3 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 Owls Head 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.
Maine Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
19.5 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Owls Head and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lewiston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Owls Head to Lewiston?
The road trip is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.6 miles from Owls Head and 39.9 miles from Lewiston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 3:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.77 one way or $21.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Owls Head and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lewiston.
Stop Ideas Near Windsor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Owls Head and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 57.45 mi (92.46 km).
#1 Owls Head
City in United States of America
| Population | 1,608 |
| Coordinates | 44.0823000, -69.0572600 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| 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: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.77 | $21.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $12.17 | $24.34 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.26 | $26.52 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $16.37 | $32.74 |
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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