How far is York Harbor, ME from Lewiston, ME?

The driving distance from York Harbor, ME to Lewiston, ME is about 75.3 miles (121.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70 miles (112.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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
75.31 mi
01h 18m
Flight
69.98 mi
112.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.98 mi
Kilometers
112.62 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.31 mi
Kilometers
121.2 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewiston
Sun, Apr 19, 12:59 AM EDT
Return by in York Harbor
Sun, Apr 19, 2:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave York Harbor
2026-04-18T23:40
Arrive Lewiston
Sun, Apr 19, 12:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in York Harbor
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
West Scarborough
ME

City in United States of America

From York Harbor
37.6 mi
00h 39m
To Lewiston
37.7 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
York Harbor Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
49°F
Saturday
Using Kittery as the closest live forecast in the York County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between York Harbor and Lewiston.

  1. 1

    Start on Barrell Lane

    11 m · 9 sec · Barrell Lane

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto York Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · York Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto US Route 1

    1727 ft · 39 sec · US Route 1

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Spur Road

    1556 ft · 40 sec · Spur Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1378 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    36.4 mi · 39 min · Maine Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    22.4 mi · 25 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Maine Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn

    1630 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Washington Street

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Minot Avenue

    2665 ft · 41 sec · Minot Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Court Street

    2156 ft · 37 sec · Court Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    2446 ft · 42 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    48 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between York Harbor and Lewiston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
66.9 mi · 89%
Washington Street
4.23 mi · 6%
York Street
1.47 mi · 2%
Spur Road
0.56 mi · 1%
Minot Avenue
0.5 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

36.4 mi · 00h 39m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
70 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Scarborough
00h 39m from York Harbor
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving York Harbor and Mostly Cloudy near Lewiston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from York Harbor to Lewiston?

The road trip is about 75.3 miles (121.2 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

West Scarborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.6 miles from York Harbor and 37.7 miles from Lewiston.

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

The direct path is about 70 miles (112.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.49 one way or $20.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around York Harbor and Mostly Cloudy near Lewiston.

Stop Ideas Near West Scarborough

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

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

RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

6 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

10 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

12 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

33 mi away
696 Sanford Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between York Harbor and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 69.98 mi (112.62 km).

York Harbor

#1 York Harbor

Census-designated place in York County, Maine

Population3,033
Coordinates43.1367600, -70.6456100
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Lewiston

#2 Lewiston

City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

Population36,226
Coordinates44.1003500, -70.2147800
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Barrell Lane (-70.645558, 43.136901)
End: (-70.214787, 44.100393)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.66 gal
10.06 L · about $10.49
Round trip
$20.99
5.32 gal · 20.12 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.3 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.49 $20.99
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.86 $23.71
Premium $4.86 $12.92 $25.84
Diesel $6.00 $15.95 $31.90

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between York Harbor and Lewiston. The current time is 23:40:56.

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.