How far is Vassalboro, ME from Lewiston, ME?

The driving distance from Vassalboro, ME to Lewiston, ME is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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
43.75 mi
00h 56m
Flight
36.34 mi
58.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.34 mi
Kilometers
58.49 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.75 mi
Kilometers
70.41 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewiston
Sat, May 30, 10:55 AM EDT
Return by in Vassalboro
Sat, May 30, 11:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vassalboro
2026-05-30T09:59
Arrive Lewiston
Sat, May 30, 10:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vassalboro
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Winthrop
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Vassalboro
21.1 mi
00h 28m
To Lewiston
22.7 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Riverside Drive

    10.4 mi · 16 min · Riverside Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Bangor Street

    2936 ft · 53 sec · Bangor Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cony Circle

    49 m · 3 sec · Memorial Drive

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto Memorial Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Memorial Circle

    122 m · 7 sec · State Street

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto State Street

    1007 ft · 19 sec · State Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Capitol Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Capitol Street

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Armory Street

    915 ft · 20 sec · Armory Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Western Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on US 202

    12.8 mi · 15 min · US 202

  11. 11

    Continue on US Route 202

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202

  12. 12

    Continue on Route 202

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  13. 13

    Continue on US Route 202

    1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202

  14. 14

    Continue on Route 202

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    569 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    48 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vassalboro 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 202
12.8 mi · 29%
Riverside Drive
10.4 mi · 24%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 15%
Main Street
4.61 mi · 11%
Western Avenue
3.67 mi · 8%
US Route 202
1.56 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 202

Continue on US 202

12.8 mi · 00h 15m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
36.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winthrop
00h 28m from Vassalboro
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny leaving Vassalboro and Light Rain near Lewiston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Vassalboro to Lewiston?

The road trip is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Winthrop is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Vassalboro and 22.7 miles from Lewiston.

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

The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.08 one way or $12.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny around Vassalboro and Light Rain near Lewiston.

Stop Ideas Near Winthrop

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

15 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

42 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

44 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

45 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vassalboro and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 36.34 mi (58.49 km).

Vassalboro

#1 Vassalboro

City in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America

Population4,420
Coordinates44.4592300, -69.6775500
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Lewiston

#2 Lewiston

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

Population36,226
Coordinates44.1003500, -70.2147800
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Riverside Drive (-69.677651, 44.459251)
End: (-70.214787, 44.100393)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.54 gal
5.84 L · about $6.08
Round trip
$12.15
3.08 gal · 11.68 L
Estimated CO2
13.7 kg one way
Round trip: 27.4 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.08 $12.15
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.86 $13.73
Premium $4.86 $7.48 $14.96
Diesel $6.00 $9.24 $18.47

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Vassalboro and Lewiston. The current time is 09:59:27.

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.