Origin
Auburn, ME
Afternoon in Auburn on Wednesday
Local time
2:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Auburn, ME to Anson, ME
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 30m
Distance
67.9 mi
109 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 24m
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6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 34m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 44m
8 PM
1h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Auburn, ME
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Anson, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Auburn, ME to Anson, ME covers 67.9 miles and takes about 1h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Union Street Bypass, Center Street, Turner Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.93 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
34 miles from Auburn, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 30m drive with frequent turns across 67.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Union Street Bypass is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Auburn, ME to Anson, ME is easy. At 1h 30m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Auburn, ME to Anson, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Union Street Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Center Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Turner Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Auburn Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Federal Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bridge Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Church Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Union Street Bypass
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, ME and Anson, ME.
1
Start on Minot Avenue
39 ft
·
3 sec
·
Minot Avenue
2
Continue on Union Street Bypass
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Union Street Bypass
3
Merge slight right onto Center Street
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Center Street
4
Continue on Turner Road
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Turner Road
5
Continue on Auburn Road
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Auburn Road
6
Continue on Federal Road
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Federal Road
7
Continue on Bridge Street
509 ft
·
9 sec
·
Bridge Street
8
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
197 ft
·
3 sec
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Main Street
9
Turn left onto Church Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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Church Street
10
Continue on Pleasant Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
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Pleasant Street
11
Continue on Franklin Road
7.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Franklin Road
12
Turn right onto Chesterville Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Chesterville Road
13
Continue on Wilton Road
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Wilton Road
14
Continue on Route 156
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 156
15
Continue on North Chesterville Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Chesterville Road
16
Continue on Wilton Road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Wilton Road
17
Turn left onto Chesterville Road
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Chesterville Road
18
Turn right onto Lucy Knowles Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Lucy Knowles Road
19
Turn left onto Vienna Road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Vienna Road
20
Turn right onto Philbrick Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
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Philbrick Street
21
At the end of the road, turn right onto Farmington Falls Road
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Farmington Falls Road
22
Continue on Mercer Road
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Mercer Road
23
Turn sharp left onto Bridge Street
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Bridge Street
24
Continue on New Madison Road
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
New Madison Road
25
Continue on Madison Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Madison Road
26
Continue on New Madison Road
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
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New Madison Road
27
Continue on Old Point Avenue
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Old Point Avenue
28
Continue on Madison Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Madison Road
29
Turn left onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Main Street
30
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
354 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
31
Arrive at your destination
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 34 miles from Auburn, ME, or about 45m into the drive.
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 67.9 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34 miles or 45m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Anson, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Auburn, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Auburn, ME
This is one driving day of about 67.9 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Auburn, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34 mi from Auburn, ME · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 67.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34 miles from Auburn, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Anson, ME
The final approach into Anson, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Anson, ME.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.93 one way
$21.86 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $12.03 | $24.05 |
| premium | $4.86 | $13.00 | $26.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.99 | $29.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.13 | $3.26 |
| Efficient EV | 17 | 0 | $5.94 | $2.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.51 | $4.35 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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
Anson, ME
Afternoon in Anson on Wednesday
Local time
2:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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 30m 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 Anson, ME covers 67.9 miles and takes about 1h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Union Street Bypass, Center Street, Turner Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34 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 $10.93 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.
The drive from Auburn, ME to Anson, ME is easy. At 1h 30m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Auburn, ME to Anson, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Auburn, ME to Anson, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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