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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.98 mi
00h 41m
Flight
23.57 mi
37.94 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.57 mi
Kilometers
37.94 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.98 mi
Kilometers
45.03 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewiston
Sun, May 31, 12:15 AM EDT
Return by in West Paris
Sun, May 31, 12:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Paris
2026-05-30T23:34
Arrive Lewiston
Sun, May 31, 12:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West Paris
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Hebron
ME

Town in Maine

From West Paris
14.7 mi
00h 20m
To Lewiston
13.2 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NE
Destination
52°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph N

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Pioneer Street

    15 m · 8 sec · Pioneer Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bethel Road

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Bethel Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Park Street

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Park Street

  5. 5

    Continue on High Street

    132 m · 6 sec · High Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Market Square

    109 m · 8 sec · Market Square

  7. 7

    Continue on East Main Street

    2374 ft · 47 sec · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Hebron Street

    2605 ft · 52 sec · Hebron Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Hebron Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Hebron Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Paris Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Paris Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Woodman Hill Road

    2137 ft · 43 sec · Woodman Hill Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Woodman Hill Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Woodman Hill Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Center Minot Hill Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Center Minot Hill Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Jackson Hill Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Jackson Hill Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Youngs Corner Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Youngs Corner Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Summer Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Summer Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Mount Auburn Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Auburn Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Turner Street

    129 m · 9 sec · Turner Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Turner Street

    35 m · 2 sec · Turner Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Turner Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Turner Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Court Street

    824 ft · 16 sec · Court Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    2446 ft · 42 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight right

    48 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Paris 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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
85.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Park Street
4.56 mi · 16%
Paris Road
4.24 mi · 15%
Bethel Road
3.49 mi · 12%
Hebron Road
3.22 mi · 12%
Center Minot Hill Road
2.64 mi · 9%
Jackson Hill Road
1.84 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
23.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hebron
00h 20m from West Paris
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Freeport

45 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

50 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Augusta, ME

51 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Bath, Maine

56 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Paris and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 23.57 mi (37.94 km).

West Paris

#1 West Paris

City in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America

Population1,689
Coordinates44.3242300, -70.5739500
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Lewiston

#2 Lewiston

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

Population36,226
Coordinates44.1003500, -70.2147800
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Pioneer Street (-70.57396, 44.324166)
End: (-70.214787, 44.100393)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.74 L · about $3.91
Round trip
$7.81
1.98 gal · 7.48 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Maine · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between West Paris and Lewiston. The current time is 23:34:41.

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.