Origin
Auburn, ME
Late night in Auburn on Friday
Local time
4:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
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Trip from Auburn, ME to Appleton, 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
62.4 mi
100 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 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
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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Appleton, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Auburn, ME to Appleton, ME covers 62.4 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 21 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.05 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: 62.4 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 (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Auburn, ME to Appleton, ME covers 62.4 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 35 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 21 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 early in the drive near US 202; ME 11; ME 100 / Court Street.
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 62.4 miles you will encounter 16 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: near the start (US 202; ME 11; ME 100 / Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (ME 196 / Canal Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 24.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 202; ME 11; ME 100 / Court Street
Turn right onto US 202; ME 11; ME 100 / Court Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
ME 196 / Canal Street
Turn sharp right onto ME 196 / Canal Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
24.6 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Litchfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 102
Toward ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Litchfield
5
24.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
ME 9; ME 126 / Lewiston Road
Enter roundabout onto ME 9; ME 126 / Lewiston Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
34.3 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
ME 17 / Augusta Road
At end of road, turn right onto ME 17 / Augusta Road
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Auburn, ME to Appleton, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Litchfield along the way.
Litchfield
24.6 mi in
|
~28m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 21 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 |
| Windsor Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 21 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, ME and Appleton, ME.
1
Start on US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
40 ft
·
4 sec
·
Minot Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Court Street
3
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn sharp right onto ME 196
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Canal Street
5
Merge onto ME 196
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lisbon Street
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
7
Turn straight onto Alfred A Plourde Parkway
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Alfred A Plourde Parkway
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
9
Merge onto I 95
19 mi
·
20 min
·
Maine Turnpike
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
1.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Maine Turnpike
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 102
Toward ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Litchfield
12
Continue on this road
382 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
Exit 102
Toward ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Litchfield
13
Enter roundabout onto ME 9; ME 126
241 ft
·
4 sec
·
Lewiston Road
14
Continue on ME 9; ME 126
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Lewiston Road
15
Continue on Cobbossee Avenue
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
Cobbossee Avenue
16
Continue on Lewiston Road
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Lewiston Road
17
Continue on Central Street
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Central Street
18
Turn straight onto Water Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
19
Turn left onto US 201
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Bridge Street
20
At end of road, turn right onto ME 27; ME 126
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Water Street
21
Turn left onto ME 226
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Windsor Street
22
Continue on ME 226
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Togus Road
23
At end of road, turn right onto ME 17
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Augusta Road
24
Continue on ME 17
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Eastern Avenue
25
Continue on ME 17
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Augusta Road
26
Continue on ME 17
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Augusta-Rockland Road
27
Continue on ME 17; ME 32
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockland Road
28
Continue on ME 17; ME 32
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Rockland Road
29
Continue on ME 17
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Augusta Road
30
Continue on ME 17
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Rockland Road
31
Continue on ME 17
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Heald Highway
32
Turn left onto Sennebec Road
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Sennebec Road
33
Continue on Sennebec Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Sennebec Road
34
Keep slight left at fork onto Sennebec Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Sennebec Road
35
Arrive at destination
Town Hill Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.2 mi from Auburn, ME · 39m 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 31.2 miles from Auburn, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Appleton, ME
The final approach into Appleton, 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
$10.05 one way
$20.09 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.05 | $22.11 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.95 | $23.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.78 | $27.55 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.26
Maine Turnpike
(21 mi)
$1.26
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: 21.8 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 | 18.7 | 0 | $6.55 | $3.00 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25 | 0 | $8.74 | $3.99 |
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
Appleton, ME
Late night in Appleton on Friday
Local time
4:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Chelsea, 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 warmer 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 Auburn, ME to Appleton, ME covers 62.4 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 31.2 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 $10.05 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 62.4 miles you will encounter 16 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: near the start (US 202; ME 11; ME 100 / Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (ME 196 / Canal Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 24.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Auburn, ME to Appleton, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Litchfield along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Frances Perkins National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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