How far is Thomaston, ME from Lewiston, ME?
The driving distance from Thomaston, ME to Lewiston, ME is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maine, US
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thomaston and Lewiston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thomaston and Lewiston.
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Start on Main Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Atlantic Highway
10.7 mi · 14 min · Atlantic Highway
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Turn slight right onto Winslows Mills Road
5.8 mi · 10 min · Winslows Mills Road
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Continue on Waldoboro Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Waldoboro Road
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Turn right onto Augusta Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Augusta Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rockland Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Rockland Road
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Continue on Augusta-Rockland Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Augusta-Rockland Road
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Continue on Augusta Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Augusta Road
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Continue on Eastern Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Eastern Avenue
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Continue on Augusta Road
3098 ft · 59 sec · Augusta Road
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Turn left onto Togus Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Togus Road
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Continue on Windsor Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Windsor Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
1025 ft · 35 sec · Water Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
2507 ft · 45 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Water Street
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Continue on Central Street
903 ft · 15 sec · Central Street
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Continue on Lewiston Road
1264 ft · 21 sec · Lewiston Road
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Continue on Cobbossee Avenue
2931 ft · 50 sec · Cobbossee Avenue
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Continue on Lewiston Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Lewiston Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lewiston Road
37 m · 2 sec · Lewiston Road
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Exit the rotary onto Lewiston Road
1957 ft · 39 sec · Lewiston Road
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Take the ramp left toward I-95
1146 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
1.1 mi · 1 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
19.5 mi · 21 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right
959 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right
664 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Alfred A Plourde Parkway
993 ft · 17 sec · Alfred A Plourde Parkway
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Take the ramp straight
1119 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lisbon Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · Lisbon Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
974 ft · 17 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 Thomaston 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.
Maine Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
19.5 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Thomaston and Partly Sunny 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 Thomaston to Lewiston?
The road trip is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Chelsea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.1 miles from Thomaston and 34.4 miles from Lewiston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.51 one way or $19.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Thomaston and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lewiston.
Stop Ideas Near Chelsea
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 Chelsea.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thomaston and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 51.29 mi (82.54 km).
#1 Thomaston
Census-designated place in Knox County, Maine
| Population | 2,763 |
| Coordinates | 44.0789700, -69.1817100 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| 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: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.51 | $19.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $10.74 | $21.48 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $11.71 | $23.42 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $14.45 | $28.91 |
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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