How far is West Paris, ME from Lewiston, ME?
The driving distance from West Paris, ME to Lewiston, ME is about 28 miles (45 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Paris and Lewiston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Paris and Lewiston.
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Start on Pioneer Street
15 m · 8 sec · Pioneer Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bethel Road
3.5 mi · 4 min · Bethel Road
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Continue on Park Street
4.6 mi · 7 min · Park Street
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Continue on High Street
132 m · 6 sec · High Street
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Continue on Market Square
109 m · 8 sec · Market Square
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Continue on East Main Street
2374 ft · 47 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Hebron Street
2605 ft · 52 sec · Hebron Street
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Continue on Hebron Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Hebron Road
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Continue on Paris Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Paris Road
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Continue on Woodman Hill Road
2137 ft · 43 sec · Woodman Hill Road
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Turn right onto Woodman Hill Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Woodman Hill Road
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Turn left onto Center Minot Hill Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Center Minot Hill Road
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Turn left onto Jackson Hill Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Jackson Hill Road
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Continue on Youngs Corner Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Youngs Corner Road
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Continue on Summer Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Summer Street
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Continue on Mount Auburn Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Auburn Avenue
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Turn right onto Turner Street
129 m · 9 sec · Turner Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Turner Street
35 m · 2 sec · Turner Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Turner Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Turner Street
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Turn left onto Court Street
824 ft · 16 sec · Court Street
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Continue on Main Street
2446 ft · 42 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 West Paris 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.
Park Street
Continue on Park Street
4.56 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving West Paris and Partly Sunny near Lewiston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Paris to Lewiston?
The road trip is about 28 miles (45 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hebron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from West Paris and 13.2 miles from Lewiston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.91 one way or $7.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around West Paris and Partly Sunny near Lewiston.
Stop Ideas Near Hebron
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 Hebron.
Freeport
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Augusta, ME
Bath, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Paris and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 23.57 mi (37.94 km).
#1 West Paris
City in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America
| Population | 1,689 |
| Coordinates | 44.3242300, -70.5739500 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| 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: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.91 | $7.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.41 | $8.82 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.81 | $9.62 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.94 | $11.87 |
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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