How far is Plymouth, ME from Lewiston, ME?

The driving distance from Plymouth, ME to Lewiston, ME is about 82.1 miles (132.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.7 miles (108.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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
82.08 mi
01h 28m
Flight
67.67 mi
108.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.67 mi
Kilometers
108.9 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.08 mi
Kilometers
132.1 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewiston
Sun, Apr 19, 9:52 AM EDT
Return by in Plymouth
Sun, Apr 19, 11:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-04-19T08:24
Arrive Lewiston
Sun, Apr 19, 9:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plymouth
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Vassalboro
ME

City in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America

From Plymouth
41.1 mi
00h 44m
To Lewiston
41 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Route 69

    37 m · 10 sec · State Route 69

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Moosehead Trail

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Moosehead Trail

  3. 3

    Continue on Roussin Road

    1520 ft · 36 sec · Roussin Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1255 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    50.7 mi · 55 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202 West, ME 11 West, ME 17 West, ME 100 West: Winthrop

    1014 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Western Avenue

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on US 202

    12.8 mi · 15 min · US 202

  9. 9

    Continue on US Route 202

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202

  10. 10

    Continue on Route 202

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  11. 11

    Continue on US Route 202

    1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202

  12. 12

    Continue on Route 202

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    569 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    48 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth and Lewiston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roussin Road
51.3 mi · 62%
US 202
12.8 mi · 16%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 8%
Main Street
4.61 mi · 6%
Western Avenue
2.83 mi · 3%
Moosehead Trail
2.43 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Roussin Road

Merge slight left

50.7 mi · 00h 55m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
67.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vassalboro
00h 44m from Plymouth
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Plymouth and Rain Showers Likely near Lewiston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.1 miles (132.1 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Vassalboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.1 miles from Plymouth and 41 miles from Lewiston.

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

The direct path is about 67.7 miles (108.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.44 one way or $22.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Plymouth and Rain Showers Likely near Lewiston.

Stop Ideas Near Vassalboro

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Vassalboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 6.2 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Augusta City Hall
Meeting point 11.8 mi away

Augusta City Hall

Augusta , ME
16 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.7 mi away

Inn At City Hall

Augusta , ME
1 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Retirement home

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vassalboro.

BUS

Augusta, ME

15 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

46 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

49 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

52 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 67.67 mi (108.9 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Plymouth

Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States

Population1,356
Coordinates44.7672900, -69.2103300
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Lewiston

#2 Lewiston

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

Population36,226
Coordinates44.1003500, -70.2147800
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: State Route 69 (-69.210164, 44.767489)
End: (-70.214787, 44.100393)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.9 gal
10.96 L · about $11.44
Round trip
$22.88
5.8 gal · 21.92 L
Estimated CO2
25.8 kg one way
Round trip: 51.5 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.44 $22.88
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.93 $25.85
Premium $4.86 $14.09 $28.18
Diesel $6.00 $17.39 $34.78

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and Lewiston. The current time is 08:24:06.

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.