How far is Winterport, ME from Lewiston, ME?

The driving distance from Winterport, ME to Lewiston, ME is about 103.5 miles (166.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.2 miles (124.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
103.51 mi
01h 53m
Flight
77.17 mi
124.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.17 mi
Kilometers
124.2 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.51 mi
Kilometers
166.58 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewiston
Thu, Apr 23, 2:35 AM EDT
Return by in Winterport
Thu, Apr 23, 4:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winterport
2026-04-23T00:42
Arrive Lewiston
Thu, Apr 23, 2:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winterport
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Fairfield
ME

Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States

From Winterport
51.9 mi
00h 56m
To Lewiston
51.6 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    144 m · 20 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    1494 ft · 1 min · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Whig Street

    1559 ft · 38 sec · Whig Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Lebanon Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Lebanon Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Carmel Road South

    5.7 mi · 11 min · Carmel Road South

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1078 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    63.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202 West, ME 11 West, ME 17 West, ME 100 West: Winthrop

    1014 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Western Avenue

    2.8 mi · 3 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 Winterport and Lewiston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carmel Road South
69.5 mi · 67%
US 202
12.8 mi · 12%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 6%
Lebanon Road
5.11 mi · 5%
Main Street
4.61 mi · 4%
Western Avenue
2.83 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Carmel Road South

Merge slight left

63.6 mi · 01h 09m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
77.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
00h 56m from Winterport
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Winterport and 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 Winterport to Lewiston?

The road trip is about 103.5 miles (166.6 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.9 miles from Winterport and 51.6 miles from Lewiston.

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

The direct path is about 77.2 miles (124.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.40 one way or $28.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Winterport and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lewiston.

Stop Ideas Near Fairfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fairfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 3.8 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Sidney Town Hall
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

Sidney Town Hall

Sidney , ME
2986 Middle Rd, Sidney, ME 04330
Rating 4.9/5 10 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairfield.

BUS

Augusta, ME

30 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Belfast, Maine

49 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Searsport, Maine

56 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

57 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winterport and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 77.17 mi (124.2 km).

Winterport

#1 Winterport

Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States

Population4,028
Coordinates44.6378500, -68.8450400
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Lewiston

#2 Lewiston

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

Population36,226
Coordinates44.1003500, -70.2147800
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-68.845239, 44.637897)
End: (-70.214787, 44.100393)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.65 gal
13.83 L · about $14.40
Round trip
$28.80
7.3 gal · 27.66 L
Estimated CO2
32.4 kg one way
Round trip: 64.9 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $14.40 $28.80
Mid-grade $4.46 $16.27 $32.54
Premium $4.86 $17.73 $35.46
Diesel $6.00 $21.89 $43.78

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Winterport and Lewiston. The current time is 00:42:00.

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.