Origin
Auburn, ME
Morning in Auburn on Saturday
Local time
10:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Auburn, ME to Fryeburg, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
50.7 mi
82 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
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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Fryeburg, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Auburn, ME to Fryeburg, ME covers 50.7 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North High Street, Poland Spring Road, Bridgton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.6 miles on North High Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 50.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 14m drive with frequent turns across 50.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North High Street is the longest continuous segment at about 7.6 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Court Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Auburn, ME to Fryeburg, ME is easy. At 1h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (ME 11; ME 121 / Minot Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (ME 11 / Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 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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Court Street
Turn left onto Court Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
ME 11; ME 121 / Minot Avenue
Turn right onto ME 11; ME 121 / Minot Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
9.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
ME 11 / Main Street
Turn sharp left onto ME 11 / Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
25.7 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
US 302; ME 11; ME 35 / Roosevelt Trail
At end of road, turn right onto US 302; ME 11; ME 35 / Roosevelt Trail
Navigation decision point
3
35.2 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
US 302 / Main Street
Turn left onto US 302 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North High Street | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| Poland Spring Road | 7.1 mi | 12m |
| Bridgton Road | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| Roosevelt Trail | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| Bakerstown Road | 5 mi | 8m |
| Portland Road | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Minot Avenue | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 4 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
North High Street
— 7.6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, ME and Fryeburg, ME.
1
Start on US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
40 ft
·
7 sec
·
Minot Avenue
2
Turn left onto Court Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Court Street
3
Turn right onto ME 11; ME 121
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Minot Avenue
4
Continue on ME 11; ME 121
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Mechanic Falls Road
5
Continue on ME 11; ME 121
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Lewiston Street
6
Continue on ME 11; ME 121
362 ft
·
19 sec
·
Pleasant Street
7
Turn sharp left onto ME 11
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
8
Continue on ME 11
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Bakerstown Road
9
Continue on ME 11
7.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Poland Spring Road
10
Continue on ME 11
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Casco Road
11
At end of road, turn right onto US 302; ME 11; ME 35
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Roosevelt Trail
12
Continue on US 302
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Portland Road
13
Turn left onto US 302
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
Main Street
14
Continue on US 302
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
North High Street
15
Continue on US 302
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Bridgton Road
16
Continue on US 302; ME 5
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
US 302; ME 113
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.3 mi from Auburn, ME · 44m 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.3 miles from Auburn, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fryeburg, ME
The final approach into Fryeburg, 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
$8.16 one way
$16.32 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.98 | $17.96 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.71 | $19.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.19 | $22.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 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 | 15.2 | 0 | $5.32 | $2.43 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.10 | $3.24 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Fryeburg, ME
Morning in Fryeburg on Saturday
Local time
10:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
35°F
Naples, ME
25 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
2 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 14m 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 Fryeburg, ME covers 50.7 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North High Street, Poland Spring Road, Bridgton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.3 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 $8.16 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 Fryeburg, ME is easy. At 1h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (ME 11; ME 121 / Minot Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (ME 11 / Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
The route from Auburn, ME to Fryeburg, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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