Origin
Appleton, ME
Afternoon in Appleton on Friday
Local time
4:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Appleton, ME to Auburn, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
62.7 mi
101 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Appleton, ME
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Auburn, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Appleton, ME to Auburn, ME covers 62.7 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maine Turnpike, Rockland Road, Sennebec Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.6 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.09 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 62.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Appleton, ME to Auburn, ME covers 62.7 miles and takes about 1h 28m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Maine Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 20.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in near ME 17; ME 131 / Heald Highway.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.7 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles (ME 17; ME 131 / Heald Highway): Navigation decision point; at 28 miles (ME 226 / Togus Road): Navigation decision point; at 33.7 miles (ME 9; ME 27; ME 126 / Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
5.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
ME 17; ME 131 / Heald Highway
Turn right onto ME 17; ME 131 / Heald Highway
Navigation decision point
4
28 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
ME 226 / Togus Road
Turn left onto ME 226 / Togus Road
Navigation decision point
5
33.7 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
ME 9; ME 27; ME 126 / Bridge Street
Turn left onto ME 9; ME 27; ME 126 / Bridge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
37.8 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the ramp toward I-95
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Exit 102
Toward I-95
5
58.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 20.6 mi | 22m |
| Rockland Road | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| Sennebec Road | 5.6 mi | 10m |
| Augusta Road | 5 mi | 7m |
| Augusta-Rockland Road | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Togus Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Heald Highway | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Lisbon Street | 2.5 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 20.6 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Appleton, ME and Auburn, ME.
1
Start on Town Hill Road
137 ft
·
6 sec
·
Town Hill Road
2
Continue on Sennebec Road
5.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Sennebec Road
3
Turn right onto ME 17; ME 131
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Heald Highway
4
Continue on ME 17
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Rockland Road
5
Continue on ME 17
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Augusta Road
6
Continue on ME 17
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Rockland Road
7
Continue on ME 17; ME 32
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Augusta-Rockland Road
8
Continue on ME 17
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Augusta Road
9
Continue on ME 17
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Eastern Avenue
10
Continue on ME 17
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Augusta Road
11
Turn left onto ME 226
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Togus Road
12
Continue on ME 226
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Windsor Street
13
Turn right onto ME 27; ME 126
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Water Street
14
Turn left onto ME 9; ME 27; ME 126
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Bridge Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Turn right onto Water Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
16
Continue on Central Street
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Central Street
17
Continue on Lewiston Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Lewiston Road
18
Continue on Cobbossee Avenue
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
Cobbossee Avenue
19
Continue on Lewiston Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Lewiston Road
20
Enter roundabout onto ME 9; ME 126
120 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lewiston Road
21
Continue on ME 9; ME 126
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Lewiston Road
22
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 102
Toward I-95
23
Merge onto I 95
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Maine Turnpike
24
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
20 mi
·
20 min
·
Maine Turnpike
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
26
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
27
Turn straight onto Alfred A Plourde Parkway
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Alfred A Plourde Parkway
28
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
29
Merge onto ME 196
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Lisbon Street
30
Turn left onto US 202
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
31
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Court Street
32
Turn left onto US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
0.1 mi
·
42 sec
·
Minot Avenue
33
Continue on US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
456 ft
·
5 sec
·
Minot Avenue
34
Arrive at destination
US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.3 mi from Appleton, ME · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.3 miles from Appleton, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Auburn, ME
The final approach into Auburn, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.09 one way
$20.19 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.11 | $22.21 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.01 | $24.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.84 | $27.69 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.23
Maine Turnpike
(20.6 mi)
$1.23
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$1
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.58 | $3.01 |
| Efficient EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.78 | $4.01 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Auburn, ME
Afternoon in Auburn on Friday
Local time
4:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Pittston, ME
31 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 28m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Appleton, ME to Auburn, ME covers 62.7 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, Rockland Road, Sennebec Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.3 miles from Appleton, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.09 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.7 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles (ME 17; ME 131 / Heald Highway): Navigation decision point; at 28 miles (ME 226 / Togus Road): Navigation decision point; at 33.7 miles (ME 9; ME 27; ME 126 / Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Appleton, ME to Auburn, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Frances Perkins National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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