How far is Poland, ME from Lewiston, ME?

The driving distance from Poland, ME to Lewiston, ME is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.3 miles (15 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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
11.74 mi
00h 23m
Flight
9.3 mi
14.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.3 mi
Kilometers
14.96 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.74 mi
Kilometers
18.89 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewiston
Tue, May 12, 6:38 PM EDT
Return by in Poland
Tue, May 12, 7:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Poland
2026-05-12T18:15
Arrive Lewiston
Tue, May 12, 6:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Poland
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Minot
ME

Town in Androscoggin County, Maine

From Poland
5.8 mi
00h 11m
To Lewiston
5.9 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
34°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Tue, May 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on White Oak Hill Road

    23 m · 3 sec · White Oak Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Maine Street

    940 ft · 29 sec · Maine Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Aggregate Road

    582 ft · 16 sec · Aggregate Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Poland Corner Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Poland Corner Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Harris Hill Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Harris Hill Road

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left onto Empire Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Empire Road

  7. 7

    Continue on East Poland Road

    127 m · 20 sec · East Poland Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Minot Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 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 Poland 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
102.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Minot Avenue
3.38 mi · 29%
Court Street
2.21 mi · 19%
Harris Hill Road
2.16 mi · 18%
Poland Corner Road
1.94 mi · 17%
Empire Road
1.18 mi · 10%
Main Street
0.46 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Minot Avenue

Turn right onto Minot Avenue

3.38 mi · 00h 06m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
9.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minot
00h 11m from Poland
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost leaving Poland and Mostly Sunny near Lewiston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Minot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Poland and 5.9 miles from Lewiston.

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

The direct path is about 9.3 miles (15 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.62 one way or $3.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost around Poland and Mostly Sunny near Lewiston.

Stop Ideas Near Minot

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

31 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

37 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

44 mi away
10 State Rd
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

48 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Poland and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 9.3 mi (14.96 km).

Poland

#1 Poland

Town in Maine, US

Population5,683
Coordinates44.0606300, -70.3936700
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Lewiston

#2 Lewiston

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

Population36,226
Coordinates44.1003500, -70.2147800
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: White Oak Hill Road (-70.393495, 44.06058)
End: (-70.214787, 44.100393)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.41 gal
1.57 L · about $1.62
Round trip
$3.23
0.82 gal · 3.14 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.3 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.62 $3.23
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.83 $3.65
Premium $4.86 $1.99 $3.98
Diesel $6.00 $2.46 $4.92

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Poland and Lewiston. The current time is 18:15:27.

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.