How long is the commute from Lewiston, ME?
Workers who live in Lewiston, ME take an average of 21.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.9% take public transportation.
6.9% of workers walk to work.
12.3% work from home.
17.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.0 minutes (±1.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.9%
- Work from home
- 12.3%
- Households without a car
- 17.2%
How people in Lewiston get to work
| Means of transportation | Lewiston | Androscoggin County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.5% (±2.5 points) | 72.2% | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.8% (±2.1 points) | 9.2% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% (±0.6 points) | 0.4% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 6.9% (±1.3 points) | 3.2% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±0.8 points) | 1.2% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.3% (±2.3 points) | 13.8% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Lewiston, the average commute is lower than in Androscoggin County (24.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in Maine (24.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lewiston, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Androscoggin County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Androscoggin County, Lewiston ranks 14 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 358 of 462.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lewiston
| Vehicles available | Lewiston | Androscoggin County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 17.2% (±3.0 points) | 9.4% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.8% (±2.9 points) | 34.4% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.3% (±2.8 points) | 37.8% | 39.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 10.7% (±2.1 points) | 18.4% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Lewiston, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Androscoggin County (9.4%).
It is also higher than in Maine (6.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Lewiston
| Lewiston | Androscoggin County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.3% (±2.3 points) | 13.8% (±1.3 points) | 15.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.7% (±2.2 points) | 94.8% (±0.9 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.3% (±2.3 points) | 89.8% (±1.2 points) | 90.3% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Lewiston, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Androscoggin County (89.8%).
It is also lower than in Maine (90.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Lewiston
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston | — | 21.0 minutes (±1.4) | — |
| Auburn | 3.9 mi | 21.7 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Sabattus | 5.0 mi | 29.7 minutes (±4.8) | Higher |
| Lisbon (community) | 5.2 mi | 25.0 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Lisbon | 6.7 mi | 28.9 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Wales | 6.9 mi | 28.0 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Greene (community) | 7.1 mi | 36.9 minutes (±13.3) | Higher |
| Greene | 7.1 mi | 25.6 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Lisbon Falls | 8.0 mi | 29.4 minutes (±4.6) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sabattus, ME (29.7 minutes), Lisbon (community), ME (25.0 minutes), Lisbon, ME (28.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Androscoggin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Livermore | 27.4 minutes (±3.2) |
| 9 | Mechanic Falls | 25.9 minutes (±3.7) |
| 10 | Greene | 25.6 minutes (±3.4) |
| 11 | Minot | 24.8 minutes (±2.9) |
| 12 | Turner | 24.6 minutes (±2.9) |
| 13 | Auburn | 21.7 minutes (±1.8) |
| 14 | Lewiston | 21.0 minutes (±1.4) |
Showing 7 of 14 places in Androscoggin County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Lewiston
How long is the average commute in Lewiston?
Workers who live in Lewiston, ME take an average of 21.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lewiston without a car?
17.2% of households in Lewiston have no vehicle, and 0.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lewiston?
12.3% (±2.3 points) of workers who live in Lewiston worked from home, and 86.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lewiston city, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lewiston city, Maine
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lewiston city, Maine
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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