How far is Paris, ME from Lewiston, ME?
The driving distance from Paris, ME to Lewiston, ME is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (28.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paris and Lewiston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paris and Lewiston.
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Start on Paris Hill Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Paris Hill Road
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Turn left onto Park Street
1384 ft · 47 sec · Park Street
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Continue on High Street
132 m · 6 sec · High Street
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Continue on Market Square
109 m · 8 sec · Market Square
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Continue on East Main Street
2374 ft · 47 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Hebron Street
2605 ft · 52 sec · Hebron Street
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Continue on Hebron Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Hebron Road
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Continue on Paris Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Paris Road
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Continue on Woodman Hill Road
2137 ft · 43 sec · Woodman Hill Road
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Turn right onto Woodman Hill Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Woodman Hill Road
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Turn left onto Center Minot Hill Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Center Minot Hill Road
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Turn left onto Jackson Hill Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Jackson Hill Road
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Continue on Youngs Corner Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Youngs Corner Road
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Continue on Summer Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Summer Street
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Continue on Mount Auburn Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Auburn Avenue
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Turn right onto Turner Street
129 m · 9 sec · Turner Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Turner Street
35 m · 2 sec · Turner Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Turner Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Turner Street
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Turn left onto Court Street
824 ft · 16 sec · 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 Paris 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.
Paris Road
Continue on Paris Road
4.24 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Cloudy leaving Paris and Cloudy near Lewiston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paris to Lewiston?
The road trip is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Hebron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Paris and 11.5 miles from Lewiston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18 miles (28.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.20 one way or $6.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Paris and Cloudy near Lewiston.
Stop Ideas Near Hebron
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 Hebron.
Freeport
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Augusta, ME
Bath, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paris and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 17.95 mi (28.88 km).
#1 Paris
Town in Maine, USA
| Population | 5,162 |
| Coordinates | 44.2597900, -70.5006200 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| 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: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.20 | $6.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.61 | $7.22 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.93 | $7.87 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.86 | $9.72 |
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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