How far is Saint Albans, ME from Lewiston, ME?

The driving distance from Saint Albans, ME to Lewiston, ME is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.6 miles (110.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
79.81 mi
01h 29m
Flight
68.57 mi
110.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.57 mi
Kilometers
110.36 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.81 mi
Kilometers
128.44 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewiston
Sun, May 31, 1:59 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Albans
Sun, May 31, 3:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Albans
2026-05-31T00:29
Arrive Lewiston
Sun, May 31, 1:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Albans
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
Vassalboro
ME

City in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America

From Saint Albans
40 mi
00h 44m
To Lewiston
39.8 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Albans and Lewiston.

  1. 1

    Start on Palmyra Road

    101 m · 16 sec · Palmyra Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hartland Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Hartland Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Academy Street

    1597 ft · 32 sec · Academy Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    997 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Pittsfield Avenue

    1922 ft · 38 sec · Pittsfield Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Estes Avenue

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Estes Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Ell Hill Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Ell Hill Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Hartland Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Hartland Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Somerset Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Somerset Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    991 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    39.7 mi · 43 min

  12. 12

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

    1014 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Western Avenue

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on US 202

    12.8 mi · 15 min · US 202

  15. 15

    Continue on US Route 202

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202

  16. 16

    Continue on Route 202

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  17. 17

    Continue on US Route 202

    1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202

  18. 18

    Continue on Route 202

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    569 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight right

    48 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Albans 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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Somerset Avenue
40.9 mi · 51%
US 202
12.8 mi · 16%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 8%
Main Street
4.8 mi · 6%
Estes Avenue
3.86 mi · 5%
Western Avenue
2.83 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Somerset Avenue

Merge slight left

39.7 mi · 00h 43m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
68.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vassalboro
00h 44m from Saint Albans
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Light Rain leaving Saint Albans and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lewiston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Albans to Lewiston?

The road trip is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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 40 miles from Saint Albans and 39.8 miles from Lewiston.

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

The direct path is about 68.6 miles (110.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.12 one way or $22.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Light Rain around Saint Albans and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms 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 7.2 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 10.7 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 10.6 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 Saint Albans and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 68.57 mi (110.36 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Saint Albans

St.

Population1,979
Coordinates44.9100600, -69.4100500
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Lewiston

#2 Lewiston

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

Population36,226
Coordinates44.1003500, -70.2147800
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Palmyra Road (-69.41006, 44.910145)
End: (-70.214787, 44.100393)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.82 gal
10.66 L · about $11.12
Round trip
$22.25
5.64 gal · 21.32 L
Estimated CO2
25.1 kg one way
Round trip: 50.1 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.12 $22.25
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.57 $25.14
Premium $4.86 $13.70 $27.40
Diesel $6.00 $16.91 $33.82

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Albans and Lewiston. The current time is 00:29:39.

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.