Origin
Auburn, ME
Late night in Auburn on Friday
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3:05 AM
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Trip from Auburn, ME to Acton, ME
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 31m
Distance
72.2 mi
116 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 24m
★
6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 45m
8 PM
1h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Auburn, ME to Acton, ME covers 72.2 miles and takes about 1h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maine Turnpike, Alfred Road, Washington Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.4 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.62 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
36.1 miles from Auburn, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 72.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 31m highway drive covering 72.2 miles, with most of the trip on Maine Turnpike and Alfred Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 42.4 miles on Maine Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 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 42.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and Alfred Road. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 72.2 miles you will encounter 9 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 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 13.1 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 47.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
4.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
13.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
47.9 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward ME 111: Biddeford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 32
Toward ME 111: Biddeford
4
48.6 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
ME 111 / Alfred Street
Turn right onto ME 111 / Alfred Street
Navigation decision point
4
72.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 31m in
|
Sam Page Road
Turn left onto Sam Page Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 42.4 mi | 46m |
| Alfred Road | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| Washington Street | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| State Route 109 | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Sanford Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Emery Mills Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Biddeford Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 42.4 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, ME and Acton, ME.
1
Start on US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
40 ft
·
7 sec
·
Minot Avenue
2
Continue on US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
Minot Avenue
3
Turn slight left onto US 202; ME 4; ME 100
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Washington Street
4
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
6
Merge onto I 95
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Maine Turnpike
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
35 mi
·
38 min
·
Maine Turnpike
8
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 32
Toward ME 111: Biddeford
9
Turn right onto ME 111
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Alfred Street
10
Continue on ME 111
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Alfred Road
11
Continue on ME 111
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Biddeford Road
12
Continue on US 202; ME 4A
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Sanford Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto ME 224
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Shaws Ridge Road
14
Continue on ME 224
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pleasant Street
15
Continue on ME 224
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Bridge Street
16
Turn slight right
135 ft
·
6 sec
17
Turn right onto ME 109; ME 11
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
18
Continue on ME 11; ME 109
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Emery Mills Road
19
Continue on ME 11; ME 109
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
State Route 109
20
Turn right onto H Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
H Road
21
Turn left onto Sam Page Road
47 ft
·
1 sec
·
Sam Page Road
22
Arrive at destination
Sam Page Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 36.1 miles from Auburn, ME, or about 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 16 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.1 miles or 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Acton, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Auburn, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Auburn, ME
This is one driving day of about 72.2 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Auburn, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Maine Turnpike for about 42.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.1 mi from Auburn, ME · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.1 miles from Auburn, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Acton, ME
The final approach into Acton, 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
$11.62 one way
$23.25 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $12.79 | $25.58 |
| premium | $4.86 | $13.83 | $27.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.94 | $31.88 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.54
Maine Turnpike
(42.4 mi)
$2.54
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.58 | $3.47 |
| Efficient EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.32 | $2.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.9 | 0 | $10.11 | $4.62 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Acton, ME
Late night in Acton on Friday
Local time
3:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Alfred, ME
36 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
15 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 31m 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 Auburn, ME to Acton, ME covers 72.2 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, Alfred Road, Washington Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.1 miles from Auburn, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.62 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 72.2 miles you will encounter 9 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 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 13.1 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 47.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Auburn, ME to Acton, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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