Lewiston, Maine to Niagara Falls, New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

446.6 miles 718.8 km · straight line
536 miles estimated 862.6 km · driving distance
10h 47min estimated drive time
$52 - $63 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
264° W bearing direction

How far is Lewiston, Maine from Niagara Falls, New York?

The distance from Lewiston, Maine to Niagara Falls, New York is 446.6 miles (718.8 km) as the crow flies. Niagara Falls, New York is located W of Lewiston, Maine. By car, the driving distance is approximately 536 miles, taking about 10h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Lewiston, Maine in Maine and Niagara Falls, New York in New York.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lewiston, Maine and Niagara Falls, New York. 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, New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 47min $52 - $63 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 56min $43–$80* Budget
Train ~10h 15min $64–$188* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lewiston, Maine & Niagara Falls, New York

Quick Facts

Lewiston, Maine
44.10°N, 70.21°W
America/New_York
66m elevation
Niagara Falls, New York
43.10°N, 79.04°W
America/New_York
99m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 149 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 55.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients