How far is Porter, ME from Lewiston, ME?
The driving distance from Porter, ME to Lewiston, ME is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Porter and Lewiston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Porter and Lewiston.
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Start on Ossipee Trail
2.5 mi · 4 min · Ossipee Trail
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Turn left onto Federal Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Federal Street
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Continue on Maple Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · Maple Street
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Continue on Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Ossipee Trail
8.2 mi · 12 min · Ossipee Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ossipee Trail West
36 m · 2 sec · Ossipee Trail West
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Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail West
4.1 mi · 6 min · Ossipee Trail West
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Turn left onto Northeast Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Northeast Road
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Continue on Chadbourne Road
6.3 mi · 10 min · Chadbourne Road
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Continue on Tandberg Trail
3.6 mi · 7 min · Tandberg Trail
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Continue on West Gray Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · West Gray Road
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Take the exit right
1497 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
3.6 mi · 4 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
8.1 mi · 9 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn
1630 ft · 42 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street
4.2 mi · 6 min · Washington Street
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Merge slight right onto Minot Avenue
2665 ft · 41 sec · Minot Avenue
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Turn right onto Court Street
2156 ft · 37 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 Porter 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.
Ossipee Trail
Continue on Ossipee Trail
8.18 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Porter and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lewiston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Porter to Lewiston?
The road trip is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
North Windham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Porter and 27.6 miles from Lewiston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.69 one way or $15.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Porter and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lewiston.
Stop Ideas Near North Windham
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 North Windham.
Portland Transportation Center
Freeport
Old Orchard Beach
Saco Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Porter and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 41.44 mi (66.69 km).
#1 Porter
Town in Oxford County, Maine, United States
| Population | 1,525 |
| Coordinates | 43.7959100, -70.9325600 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| 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: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.69 | $15.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.69 | $17.38 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.47 | $18.95 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.69 | $23.39 |
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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