How far is Washington, ME from Lewiston, ME?

The driving distance from Washington, ME to Lewiston, ME is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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
50.52 mi
01h 10m
Flight
43.66 mi
70.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.66 mi
Kilometers
70.27 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.52 mi
Kilometers
81.3 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewiston
Sat, May 30, 9:13 AM EDT
Return by in Washington
Sat, May 30, 10:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Washington
2026-05-30T08:02
Arrive Lewiston
Sat, May 30, 9:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Washington
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
Gardiner
ME

City in Maine

From Washington
26.2 mi
00h 35m
To Lewiston
24.3 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Light Rain

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 Washington and Lewiston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bill Luce Road

    39 m · 9 sec · Bill Luce Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Liberty Road

    666 ft · 13 sec · Liberty Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Waldoboro Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Waldoboro Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Calderwood Road

    1163 ft · 51 sec · Calderwood Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Augusta Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Augusta Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Rockland Road

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Rockland Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Augusta-Rockland Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Augusta-Rockland Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Augusta Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Augusta Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Eastern Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Eastern Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Augusta Road

    3098 ft · 59 sec · Augusta Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Togus Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Togus Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Windsor Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Windsor Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1025 ft · 35 sec · Water Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    2507 ft · 45 sec · Bridge Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Water Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Central Street

    903 ft · 15 sec · Central Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Lewiston Road

    1264 ft · 21 sec · Lewiston Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Cobbossee Avenue

    2931 ft · 50 sec · Cobbossee Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Lewiston Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Lewiston Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lewiston Road

    37 m · 2 sec · Lewiston Road

  21. 21

    Exit the rotary onto Lewiston Road

    1957 ft · 39 sec · Lewiston Road

  22. 22

    Take the ramp left toward I-95

    1146 ft · 28 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Maine Turnpike

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    19.5 mi · 21 min · Maine Turnpike

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    959 ft · 23 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right

    664 ft · 16 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Alfred A Plourde Parkway

    993 ft · 17 sec · Alfred A Plourde Parkway

  28. 28

    Take the ramp straight

    1119 ft · 31 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Lisbon Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Lisbon Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Main Street

    974 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn slight right

    48 m · 6 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Washington 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
32 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
20.9 mi · 41%
Rockland Road
6.18 mi · 12%
Augusta Road
4.71 mi · 9%
Augusta-Rockland Road
4.07 mi · 8%
Togus Road
3.75 mi · 7%
Lisbon Street
2.5 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
43.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardiner
00h 35m from Washington
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Washington 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 Washington to Lewiston?

The road trip is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Gardiner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Washington and 24.3 miles from Lewiston.

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

The direct path is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.02 one way or $14.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Washington and Light Rain near Lewiston.

Stop Ideas Near Gardiner

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

14 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

27 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

29 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

34 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Washington and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 43.66 mi (70.27 km).

Washington

#1 Washington

Town in Maine

Population1,520
Coordinates44.2736900, -69.3672700
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Lewiston

#2 Lewiston

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

Population36,226
Coordinates44.1003500, -70.2147800
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Bill Luce Road (-69.367303, 44.273455)
End: (-70.214787, 44.100393)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.78 gal
6.75 L · about $7.02
Round trip
$14.04
3.56 gal · 13.5 L
Estimated CO2
15.8 kg one way
Round trip: 31.6 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.02 $14.04
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.93 $15.87
Premium $4.86 $8.65 $17.29
Diesel $6.00 $10.67 $21.35

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 Washington and Lewiston. The current time is 08:02:35.

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.