How far is Palermo, ME from Lewiston, ME?

The driving distance from Palermo, ME to Lewiston, ME is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.56 mi
01h 03m
Flight
42.37 mi
68.19 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.37 mi
Kilometers
68.19 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.56 mi
Kilometers
81.37 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewiston
Wed, Apr 15, 10:45 PM EDT
Return by in Palermo
Wed, Apr 15, 11:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palermo
2026-04-15T21:42
Arrive Lewiston
Wed, Apr 15, 10:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palermo
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Manchester
ME

Town in Maine

From Palermo
24.2 mi
00h 31m
To Lewiston
26.4 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Tonight

Chance Rain Showers then Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
49°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Branch Mills Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Branch Mills Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    15 mi · 21 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Belfast Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Belfast Avenue

  4. 4

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

    2936 ft · 53 sec · Bangor Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cony Circle

    49 m · 3 sec · Memorial Drive

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto Memorial Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Memorial Circle

    122 m · 7 sec · State Street

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto State Street

    1007 ft · 19 sec · State Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Capitol Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Capitol Street

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Armory Street

    915 ft · 20 sec · Armory Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Western Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on US 202

    12.8 mi · 15 min · US 202

  13. 13

    Continue on US Route 202

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202

  14. 14

    Continue on Route 202

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  15. 15

    Continue on US Route 202

    1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202

  16. 16

    Continue on Route 202

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    569 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    48 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Palermo 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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 202
12.8 mi · 25%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 13%
Main Street
4.61 mi · 9%
Western Avenue
3.67 mi · 7%
US Route 202
1.56 mi · 3%
North Belfast Avenue
0.99 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn right

15 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
42.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
00h 31m from Palermo
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Patchy Fog leaving Palermo 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 Palermo to Lewiston?

The road trip is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Palermo and 26.4 miles from Lewiston.

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

The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.02 one way or $14.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Patchy Fog around Palermo and Mostly Cloudy near Lewiston.

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

6 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

39 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

42 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

45 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palermo and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 42.37 mi (68.19 km).

Palermo

#1 Palermo

Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America

Population1,525
Coordinates44.4078500, -69.4739300
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Lewiston

#2 Lewiston

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

Population36,226
Coordinates44.1003500, -70.2147800
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Branch Mills Road (-69.473194, 44.408264)
End: (-70.214787, 44.100393)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.78 gal
6.75 L · about $7.02
Round trip
$14.04
3.56 gal · 13.5 L
Estimated CO2
15.8 kg one way
Round trip: 31.6 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.02 $14.04
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.93 $15.87
Premium $4.86 $8.65 $17.29
Diesel $6.00 $10.67 $21.35

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Palermo and Lewiston. The current time is 21:42:06.

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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.