Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
50.9 mi
82 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
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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Boothbay Harbor, ME
Phil Evenden
The drive from Auburn, ME to Boothbay Harbor, ME covers 50.9 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lisbon Street, ME 24, Route 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.9 miles on Lisbon Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.19 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
25.4 miles from Auburn, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 38m into the drive .
The drive from Auburn, ME to Boothbay Harbor, ME covers 50.9 miles and takes about 1h 22m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 202; ME 11; ME 100 / Court Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 22m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 20 miles (ME 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto US 202; ME 11; ME 100 / Court Street
Navigation decision point
Turn sharp right onto ME 196 / Canal Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Keep slight left at fork onto ME 24 toward US 1 North: Cooks Corner, Bath
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Enter roundabout onto ME 27 / Wiscasset Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Auburn, ME to Boothbay Harbor, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Bath along the way.
Bath
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lisbon Street | 10.9 mi | 14m |
| ME 24 | 7.9 mi | 11m |
| Route 1 | 6 mi | 8m |
| Lewiston Road | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| Wiscasset Road | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| Boothbay Road | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Bath Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, ME and Boothbay Harbor, ME.
Start on US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
Turn right onto US 202; ME 11; ME 100
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
Turn sharp right onto ME 196
Merge onto ME 196
Continue on ME 196
Continue on ME 196
Continue on ME 196; ME 24
Keep slight left at fork onto ME 24
Continue on US 1
Continue on US 1
Continue on US 1
Continue on US 1; ME 27
Continue on US 1; ME 27
Turn slight right onto ME 27
Continue on ME 27
Enter roundabout onto ME 27
Continue on ME 27
Continue on ME 27
Turn slight right onto ME 27
Turn left
Arrive at destination
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.
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 11 miles or 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 25.4 miles or 38m 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 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Boothbay Harbor, ME than in the middle of the route.
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 50.9 miles and 1h 22m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.4 mi from Auburn, ME · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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.
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 25.4 miles from Auburn, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Boothbay Harbor, 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.
Regular Gas
$8.19 one way
$16.39 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.02 | $18.03 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.75 | $19.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.24 | $22.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.34 | $2.44 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.13 | $3.26 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Auburn on Wednesday
Local time
5:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Patchy Fog
Destination
Evening in Boothbay Harbor on Wednesday
Local time
5:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
37°F
Bath, ME
25 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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