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Trip from Auburn, ME to Georgetown, ME

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 4m

Distance

37.4 mi

60 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
1h 0m ★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m

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 Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States

Georgetown, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from Auburn, ME to Georgetown, ME covers 37.4 miles and takes about 1h 4m 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, Lewiston Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.9 miles on Lisbon Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.02 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 37.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (25%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 4m drive with frequent turns across 37.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lisbon Street is the longest continuous segment at about 10.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 4m drive. You will face about 7 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 1.4 miles (ME 196 / Lisbon Street): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 202; ME 11; ME 100 / Court Street

Turn right onto US 202; ME 11; ME 100 / Court Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | ME 196 / Canal Street

Turn sharp right onto ME 196 / Canal Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

3
1.4 mi into trip | ~2m in | ME 196 / Lisbon Street

Merge onto ME 196 / Lisbon Street

Merge point - match speed before joining

8
20 mi into trip | ~30m in | ME 24

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

Use the straight / slight right / right lanes. Toward US 1 North: Cooks Corner, Bath
4
28.4 mi into trip | ~43m in | ME 127 / Arrowsic Road

At end of road, turn left onto ME 127 / Arrowsic Road

Navigation decision point

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Auburn, ME to Georgetown, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Bath along the way.

Bath

20 mi in | ~30m | via ME 24

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Lisbon Street 10.9 mi 14m
ME 24 7.9 mi 11m
Lewiston Road 5.8 mi 9m
Arrowsic Road 4.7 mi 11m
Five Islands Road 4.3 mi 10m
Route 196 1.4 mi 2m
Canal Street 0.8 mi 1m
Main Street 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Lisbon Street — 10.9 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100

40 ft · 4 sec · Minot Avenue
2

Turn right onto US 202; ME 11; ME 100

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Court Street
3

Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Main Street
4

Turn sharp right onto ME 196

0.8 mi · 1 min · Canal Street
5

Merge onto ME 196

11 mi · 14 min · Lisbon Street
6

Continue on ME 196

5.8 mi · 9 min · Lewiston Road
Use the straight lane.
7

Continue on ME 196

1.4 mi · 2 min · Route 196
Use the left / straight lanes.
8

Continue on ME 196; ME 24

0.5 mi · 59 sec · Brunswick-Topsham Bypass
9

Keep slight left at fork onto ME 24

7.9 mi · 11 min · ME 24
Toward US 1 North: Cooks Corner, Bath Use the straight / slight right / right lanes.
10

Continue on US 1

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Main Street
11

Take the exit

171 ft · 4 sec
12

Turn right onto ME 127

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Wilder Road
13

At end of road, turn left onto ME 127

4.7 mi · 11 min · Arrowsic Road
14

Continue on ME 127

4.3 mi · 10 min · Five Islands Road
15

Arrive at destination

ME 127

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.7 mi from Auburn, ME · 28m into the drive

town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brunswick, ME

19 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

Phippsburg, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brunswick, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.7 miles from Auburn, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Georgetown, ME

The final approach into Georgetown, 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

$6.02 one way

$12.04 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $6.62 $13.25
premium $4.86 $7.16 $14.32
diesel $5.61 $8.26 $16.51

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.2 0 $3.93 $1.80
Efficient EV 9.4 0 $3.27 $1.50
EV Truck/SUV 15 0 $5.24 $2.39

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Auburn, ME

Night in Auburn on Friday

Local time

9:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Georgetown, ME

Night in Georgetown on Friday

Local time

9:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

46°F

Brunswick, ME

19 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

11 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 4m 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 Georgetown, ME covers 37.4 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Lisbon Street, ME 24, Lewiston Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 18.7 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 $6.02 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 is a straightforward 1h 4m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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 1.4 miles (ME 196 / Lisbon Street): Merge point - match speed before joining.

On the drive from Auburn, ME to Georgetown, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Bath along the way.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Frances Perkins National Monument.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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