How far is Oxford, ME from Lewiston, ME?

The driving distance from Oxford, ME to Lewiston, ME is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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
16.83 mi
00h 27m
Flight
13.97 mi
22.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.97 mi
Kilometers
22.49 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.83 mi
Kilometers
27.09 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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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 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewiston
Mon, Apr 27, 6:29 AM EDT
Return by in Oxford
Mon, Apr 27, 6:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oxford
2026-04-27T06:01
Arrive Lewiston
Mon, Apr 27, 6:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Oxford
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
Mechanic Falls
ME

Town in Maine, USA

From Oxford
8.4 mi
00h 13m
To Lewiston
8.5 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
37°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oxford and Lewiston.

  1. 1

    Start on King Street

    1980 ft · 55 sec · King Street

  2. 2

    Continue on King Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · King Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2593 ft · 59 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Mechanic Falls Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Mechanic Falls Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Pleasant Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Lewiston Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Lewiston Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Mechanic Falls Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Mechanic Falls Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Minot Avenue

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Minot Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Court Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Court Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    2446 ft · 42 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    48 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oxford 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mechanic Falls Road
4.15 mi · 25%
Minot Avenue
4.13 mi · 25%
Pleasant Street
2.28 mi · 14%
Court Street
2.21 mi · 13%
Lewiston Street
1.61 mi · 10%
King Street
1.49 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Minot Avenue

Continue on Minot Avenue

4.13 mi · 00h 08m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
14 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanic Falls
00h 13m from Oxford
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Oxford and Partly Cloudy near Lewiston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oxford to Lewiston?

The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Mechanic Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Oxford and 8.5 miles from Lewiston.

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

The direct path is about 14 miles (22.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oxford and Partly Cloudy near Lewiston.

Stop Ideas Near Mechanic Falls

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

37 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

43 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

51 mi away
10 State Rd
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

52 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 13.97 mi (22.49 km).

Oxford

#1 Oxford

Town in Oxford County, Maine, United States

Population4,102
Coordinates44.1317400, -70.4931100
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Lewiston

#2 Lewiston

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

Population36,226
Coordinates44.1003500, -70.2147800
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: King Street (-70.493106, 44.131739)
End: (-70.214787, 44.100393)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.25 L · about $2.33
Round trip
$4.66
1.18 gal · 4.5 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.33 $4.66
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.63 $5.26
Premium $4.86 $2.87 $5.73
Diesel $6.00 $3.54 $7.08

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 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Oxford and Lewiston. The current time is 06:01:59.

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.