How far is Rangeley, ME from Lewiston, ME?

The driving distance from Rangeley, ME to Lewiston, ME is about 83.8 miles (134.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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
83.83 mi
01h 52m
Flight
63.45 mi
102.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.45 mi
Kilometers
102.11 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.83 mi
Kilometers
134.91 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewiston
Thu, Apr 23, 12:02 AM EDT
Return by in Rangeley
Thu, Apr 23, 1:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rangeley
2026-04-22T22:09
Arrive Lewiston
Thu, Apr 23, 12:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rangeley
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
Wilton
ME

Town in Maine

From Rangeley
42 mi
00h 56m
To Lewiston
41.8 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
47°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on High Street

    129 m · 19 sec · High Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Pond Street

    528 ft · 29 sec · Pond Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    11.8 mi · 18 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Rangeley Road

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Rangeley Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Weld Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Weld Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Phillips Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Phillips Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Church Street

    1760 ft · 35 sec · Church Street

  8. 8

    Continue on School Street

    5 mi · 9 min · School Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Weld Road

    8.2 mi · 14 min · Weld Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto US Route 2 East

    1620 ft · 35 sec · US Route 2 East

  12. 12

    Continue on United States Highway 2

    153 m · 11 sec · United States Highway 2

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Maine Route 4 Southbound

    952 ft · 21 sec · Maine Route 4 Southbound

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Main Street

    8 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    155 m · 6 sec · Bridge Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Federal Road

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Federal Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Auburn Road

    12.7 mi · 14 min · Auburn Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Turner Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Turner Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Center Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Center Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Turner Street

    1939 ft · 36 sec · Turner Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Court Street

    824 ft · 16 sec · Court Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    2446 ft · 42 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight right

    48 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rangeley 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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
21.1 mi · 25%
Weld Road
14.1 mi · 17%
Auburn Road
12.7 mi · 15%
Federal Road
9.47 mi · 11%
Rangeley Road
8.3 mi · 10%
Phillips Road
5.95 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Auburn Road

Continue on Auburn Road

12.7 mi · 00h 14m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
63.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilton
00h 56m from Rangeley
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Rangeley and Slight Chance Snow Showers then 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 Rangeley to Lewiston?

The road trip is about 83.8 miles (134.9 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Wilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42 miles from Rangeley and 41.8 miles from Lewiston.

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

The direct path is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.68 one way or $23.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Rangeley and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lewiston.

Stop Ideas Near Wilton

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

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

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Augusta, ME

43 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Berlin, New Hampshire

77 mi away
318 Glen Ave
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

79 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

80 mi away
101 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rangeley and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 63.45 mi (102.11 km).

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#1 Rangeley

Town in Maine, United States

Population1,151
Coordinates44.9664400, -70.6428500
Altitude469
CountryUnited States
Lewiston

#2 Lewiston

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

Population36,226
Coordinates44.1003500, -70.2147800
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: High Street (-70.642795, 44.966496)
End: (-70.214787, 44.100393)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.96 gal
11.2 L · about $11.68
Round trip
$23.35
5.92 gal · 22.4 L
Estimated CO2
26.3 kg one way
Round trip: 52.6 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.68 $23.35
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.19 $26.39
Premium $4.86 $14.38 $28.76
Diesel $6.00 $17.75 $35.50

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Rangeley and Lewiston. The current time is 22:09:18.

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.