Origin
Auburn, ME
Late night in Auburn on Friday
Local time
1:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Auburn, ME to Farmington, ME
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
58m
Distance
45.2 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
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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Farmington, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Auburn, ME to Farmington, ME covers 45.2 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Auburn Road, Federal Road, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.7 miles on Auburn Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 45.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (10%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 58m drive with frequent turns across 45.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Auburn Road is the longest continuous segment at about 12.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near ME 4 / Center Street.
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 45.2 miles you will encounter 5 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 0.4 miles (ME 4 / Center Street): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.5 miles (ME 4; ME 17 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 36.8 miles (US 2; ME 4 / United States Highway 2): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.4 mi into trip
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~0m in
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ME 4 / Center Street
Merge onto ME 4 / Center Street
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
28.5 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
ME 4; ME 17 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto ME 4; ME 17 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
36.8 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
US 2; ME 4 / United States Highway 2
Merge onto US 2; ME 4 / United States Highway 2
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
44.5 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
US 2; ME 4; ME 43 / Intervale Road
Keep slight left at fork onto US 2; ME 4; ME 43 / Intervale Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
45.2 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
ME 43 / Broadway
Turn right onto ME 43 / Broadway
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn Road | 12.7 mi | 14m |
| Federal Road | 9.5 mi | 10m |
| Main Street | 8.9 mi | 11m |
| US Route 2 East | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Wilton Road | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Center Street | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Turner Road | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Union Street Bypass | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Auburn Road
— 12.7 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, ME and Farmington, ME.
1
Start on US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
40 ft
·
2 sec
·
Minot Avenue
2
Continue on ME 4
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Union Street Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Merge onto ME 4
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Center Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on ME 4
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Turner Road
5
Continue on ME 4
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Auburn Road
6
Continue on ME 4
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Federal Road
7
Continue on ME 4
510 ft
·
11 sec
·
Bridge Street
8
At end of road, turn left onto ME 4; ME 17
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Main Street
9
Merge onto US 2; ME 4
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
United States Highway 2
10
Continue on US 2; ME 4
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
US Route 2 East
11
Continue on US 2; ME 4
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Wilton Road
12
Continue on US 2; ME 4; ME 43
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Bridge Street
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 2; ME 4; ME 43
238 ft
·
11 sec
·
Intervale Road
14
Continue on ME 4; ME 27; ME 43
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Turn right onto ME 43
26 ft
·
0 sec
·
Broadway
16
Arrive at destination
ME 43
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.6 mi from Auburn, ME · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.6 miles from Auburn, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Farmington, ME
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Farmington, ME if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.28 one way
$14.55 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.01 | $16.01 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.66 | $17.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.98 | $19.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.75 | $2.17 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.33 | $2.89 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Farmington, ME
Late night in Farmington on Friday
Local time
1:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Livermore, ME
23 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
17 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
58m 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 Farmington, ME covers 45.2 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Auburn Road, Federal Road, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.6 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 $7.28 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 45.2 miles you will encounter 5 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 0.4 miles (ME 4 / Center Street): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.5 miles (ME 4; ME 17 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 36.8 miles (US 2; ME 4 / United States Highway 2): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Auburn, ME to Farmington, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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