How far is Stockton Springs, ME from Lewiston, ME?

The driving distance from Stockton Springs, ME to Lewiston, ME is about 87.3 miles (140.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
87.3 mi
01h 47m
Flight
72.33 mi
116.41 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Stockton Springs.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.33 mi
Kilometers
116.41 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.3 mi
Kilometers
140.5 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewiston
Sat, Apr 18, 2:32 PM EDT
Return by in Stockton Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 4:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stockton Springs
2026-04-18T12:45
Arrive Lewiston
Sat, Apr 18, 2:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stockton Springs
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
Palermo
ME

Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America

From Stockton Springs
42.5 mi
00h 53m
To Lewiston
44.8 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stockton Springs and Lewiston.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2500 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    6.4 mi · 8 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Searsport Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Searsport Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Route 1

    1.1 km · 1 min · Route 1

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1414 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    114 m · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Belmont Avenue

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Belmont Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Augusta Road

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Belfast Augusta Road East

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Belfast Augusta Road East

  10. 10

    Continue on Acadia Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Belfast Augusta Road

    17.6 mi · 21 min · Belfast Augusta Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Belfast Road

    1077 ft · 17 sec · Belfast Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North Belfast Avenue

    8.1 mi · 12 min · North Belfast Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Belfast Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Belfast Avenue

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bangor Street

    2936 ft · 53 sec · Bangor Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cony Circle

    49 m · 3 sec · Memorial Drive

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto Memorial Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Memorial Circle

    122 m · 7 sec · State Street

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto State Street

    1007 ft · 19 sec · State Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Capitol Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Capitol Street

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Armory Street

    915 ft · 20 sec · Armory Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Western Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on US 202

    12.8 mi · 15 min · US 202

  24. 24

    Continue on US Route 202

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202

  25. 25

    Continue on Route 202

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  26. 26

    Continue on US Route 202

    1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202

  27. 27

    Continue on Route 202

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

  28. 28

    Continue on Main Street

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Main Street

    569 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn slight right

    48 m · 6 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stockton Springs 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
31 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belfast Augusta Road
17.6 mi · 20%
US 202
12.8 mi · 15%
North Belfast Avenue
9.05 mi · 10%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 8%
East Main Street
6.4 mi · 7%
Main Street
5.09 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Belfast Augusta Road

Continue on Belfast Augusta Road

17.6 mi · 00h 21m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
72.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palermo
00h 53m from Stockton Springs
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Stockton Springs and Mostly Cloudy near Lewiston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stockton Springs to Lewiston?

The road trip is about 87.3 miles (140.5 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Palermo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.5 miles from Stockton Springs and 44.8 miles from Lewiston.

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

The direct path is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.15 one way or $24.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Stockton Springs and Mostly Cloudy near Lewiston.

Stop Ideas Near Palermo

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 Palermo and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 11.2 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 10.7 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 Palermo.

BUS

Augusta, ME

26 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

35 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Belfast, Maine

36 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Camden/Rockport, Maine

38 mi away
234 Park St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stockton Springs and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 72.33 mi (116.41 km).

Stockton Springs

#1 Stockton Springs

City in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America

Population1,640
Coordinates44.4895200, -68.8569800
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Lewiston

#2 Lewiston

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

Population36,226
Coordinates44.1003500, -70.2147800
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-68.856961, 44.489502)
End: (-70.214787, 44.100393)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.08 gal
11.66 L · about $12.15
Round trip
$24.30
6.16 gal · 23.32 L
Estimated CO2
27.4 kg one way
Round trip: 54.7 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.15 $24.30
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.73 $27.46
Premium $4.86 $14.96 $29.93
Diesel $6.00 $18.47 $36.94

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Stockton Springs and Lewiston. The current time is 12:45:25.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.