Lewiston, Maine to Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

449.1 miles 722.7 km · straight line
538.9 miles estimated 867.2 km · driving distance
10h 50min estimated drive time
$52 - $64 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
264° W bearing direction

How far is Lewiston, Maine from Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada?

The distance from Lewiston, Maine to Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada is 449.1 miles (722.7 km) as the crow flies. Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada is located W of Lewiston, Maine. By car, the driving distance is approximately 538.9 miles, taking about 10h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Lewiston, Maine is in Maine, United States, while Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, Canada.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lewiston, Maine and Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Lewiston, Maine to Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 50min $52 - $64 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 0min $43–$81* Budget
Train ~10h 18min $65–$189* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lewiston, Maine & Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

Quick Facts

Lewiston, Maine
44.10°N, 70.21°W
America/New_York
66m elevation
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
43.09°N, 79.08°W
America/Toronto
180m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 150 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 55.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients