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Trip from Auburn, ME to Dixmont, ME

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 43m

Distance

80.8 mi

130 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 36m ★
6 AM
1h 44m
8 AM
1h 59m
10 AM
1h 49m
12 PM
1h 48m
3 PM
1h 50m
5 PM
1h 59m
8 PM
1h 39m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Maine, USA

Auburn, ME

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Downtown Dixmont, ME, ME

Dixmont, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from Auburn, ME to Dixmont, ME covers 80.8 miles and takes about 1h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Court Street, Main Street, Canal Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.01 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

40.4 miles from Auburn, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 43m. Total distance: 80.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 43m drive with frequent turns across 80.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Court Street 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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Auburn, ME to Dixmont, ME is easy. At 1h 43m 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 Dixmont, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Court Street
Main Street
Canal Street
Lisbon Street
Alfred A Plourde Parkway
Maine Turnpike
ME 139
Western Avenue

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Court Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, ME and Dixmont, ME.

1

Start on Minot Avenue

39 ft · 5 sec · Minot Avenue
2

Turn right onto Court Street

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Court Street
3

Continue on Main Street

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Main Street
4

Turn sharp right onto Canal Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Canal Street
5

Merge slight left onto Lisbon Street

1.5 mi · 1 min · Lisbon Street
6

Take the exit slight right

0.2 mi · 34 sec
7

Turn straight onto Alfred A Plourde Parkway

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Alfred A Plourde Parkway
8

Take the ramp left

0.3 mi · 35 sec
9

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

19 mi · 20 min · Maine Turnpike
10

Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

32 mi · 35 min · Maine Turnpike
11

Take the exit slight right toward ME 139: Fairfield, Benton

0.2 mi · 36 sec · ME 139: Fairfield, Benton
12

Turn right onto Western Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue
13

Turn right onto Newhall Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Newhall Street
14

At the end of the road, turn left onto Lawrence Avenue

499 ft · 16 sec · Lawrence Avenue
15

Continue on Bridge Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Bridge Street
16

Continue on Neck Road

1.7 mi · 3 min · Neck Road
17

Turn left onto Clinton Avenue

459 ft · 12 sec · Clinton Avenue
18

Turn right onto Sebasticook Bridge Road

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Sebasticook Bridge Road
19

Turn left onto Unity Road

6.0 mi · 9 min · Unity Road
20

Continue on State Route 139

2.2 mi · 3 min · State Route 139
21

Continue on Waterville Road

2.2 mi · 3 min · Waterville Road
22

Continue on School Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · School Street
23

At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

0.5 mi · 40 sec · Main Street
24

Continue on Bangor Road

8.6 mi · 12 min · Bangor Road
25

Continue on Western Avenue

1.5 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue
26

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 40.4 miles from Auburn, ME, or about 52m 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 18 miles or 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 40.4 miles or 52m 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 28m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dixmont, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Auburn, ME

This is one driving day of about 80.8 miles and 1h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Auburn, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 40.4 mi from Auburn, ME · 52m into the drive

Downtown Oakland, ME, ME

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oakland, ME

40 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

Sabattus, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Oakland, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 40.4 miles from Auburn, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Dixmont, ME

The final approach into Dixmont, 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

$13.01 one way

$26.02 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $14.31 $28.62
premium $4.86 $15.47 $30.95
diesel $5.61 $17.84 $35.68

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.3 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 24.2 0 $8.48 $3.88
Efficient EV 20.2 0 $7.07 $3.23
EV Truck/SUV 32.3 0 $11.31 $5.17

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Auburn, ME

Morning in Auburn on Friday

Local time

9:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dixmont, ME

Morning in Dixmont on Friday

Local time

9:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

35°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

35°F

Oakland, ME

40 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 43m 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 Dixmont, ME covers 80.8 miles and takes about 1h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Court Street, Main Street, Canal Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 40.4 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 $13.01 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 Dixmont, ME is easy. At 1h 43m 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 Dixmont, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Auburn, ME to Dixmont, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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. 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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