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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

Save up to 18 min
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.

city in Maine, USA

Auburn, ME

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town in Maine, United States

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 mostly surface roads. 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.

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.

Downtown Naples, ME, ME

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Naples, ME

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

Gould Corner, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Naples, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.3 miles from Auburn, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 35.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | 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

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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Auburn, ME

Afternoon in Auburn on Saturday

Local time

2:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fryeburg, ME

Afternoon in Fryeburg on Saturday

Local time

2:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Partly Sunny

E 0 to 10 mph 2% chance 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

8 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 14m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

50.7 mi in 1h 14m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.6 mi on North High Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

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.

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

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 7.6 miles on North High Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ME can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.

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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fryeburg, ME before heading back.

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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