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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Town in Maine, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
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.
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Start on King Street
1980 ft · 55 sec · King Street
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Continue on King Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · King Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2593 ft · 59 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Mechanic Falls Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Mechanic Falls Road
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Continue on Pleasant Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn slight left onto Lewiston Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Lewiston Street
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Continue on Mechanic Falls Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Mechanic Falls Road
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Continue on Minot Avenue
4.1 mi · 8 min · Minot Avenue
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Turn left onto Court Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Court Street
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Continue on Main Street
2446 ft · 42 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 Oxford 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mechanic Falls.
Freeport
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Bath, Maine
Portland Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 13.97 mi (22.49 km).
#1 Oxford
Town in Oxford County, Maine, United States
| Population | 4,102 |
| Coordinates | 44.1317400, -70.4931100 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| 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: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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