Trip from Auburn, ME to Mars Hill, ME

Drive Time

4h 39m

Distance

250.7 mi

403 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 26m ★

6 AM

4h 39m

8 AM

5h 6m

10 AM

4h 49m

12 PM

4h 46m

3 PM

4h 50m

5 PM

5h 5m

8 PM

4h 31m

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

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Auburn, ME

Chermiti Mohamed

Trip Overview

The drive from Auburn, ME to Mars Hill, ME covers 250.7 miles and takes about 4h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Maine Turnpike, Route 1, Main Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 220.3 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.13 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

125.4 miles from Auburn, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 13m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 4h 39m highway drive covering 250.7 miles, with most of the trip on Maine Turnpike and Route 1. The longest continuous stretch is about 220.3 miles on Maine Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Maine Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 220.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and Route 1. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 202; ME 11; ME 100 / Court Street.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 250.7 miles you will encounter 10 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: 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 22.8 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

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

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

22.8 mi into trip | ~26m in | I 95 / Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Maine Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

224 mi into trip | ~3h 56m in

Take the exit toward US 1: Houlton, Presque Isle

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 302 Toward US 1: Houlton, Presque Isle

224.2 mi into trip | ~3h 56m in | US 1 / North Street

Turn left onto US 1 / North Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Auburn, ME to Mars Hill, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Presque Isle along the way.

Presque Isle

224 mi in | ~3h 56m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Maine Turnpike	220.3 mi	3h 50m
Route 1	9.1 mi	14m
Main Road	6.7 mi	10m
North Road	5.8 mi	8m
North Street	3.2 mi	5m
Lisbon Street	1.5 mi	1m
Main Street	0.8 mi	1m
Canal Street	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Maine Turnpike — 220.3 mi, about 3h 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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

40 ft · 4 sec · Minot Avenue

Turn right onto US 202; ME 11; ME 100

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Court Street

Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Main Street

Turn sharp right onto ME 196

0.8 mi · 1 min · Canal Street

Merge onto ME 196

1.5 mi · 1 min · Lisbon Street

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 34 sec

Turn straight onto Alfred A Plourde Parkway

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Alfred A Plourde Parkway

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Merge onto I 95

19 mi · 20 min · Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95

201 mi · 3 hr 29 min · Maine Turnpike

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Exit 302 Toward US 1: Houlton, Presque Isle

Turn left onto US 1

3.2 mi · 5 min · North Street

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 1

5.8 mi · 8 min · North Road

Use the straight / left lanes.

Continue on US 1

0.7 mi · 54 sec · US Highway 1

Continue on US 1

6.4 mi · 10 min · Route 1

Use the straight / left lanes.

Continue on US 1

6.7 mi · 10 min · Main Road

Continue on US 1

2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 1

Continue on US 1

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Military Road

Continue on US 1

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Turn right onto Mill Street

221 ft · 12 sec · Mill Street

Arrive at destination

Mill Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 125.4 miles from Auburn, ME, or about 2h 13m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 220.3 miles.

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 80 miles or 1h 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 125.4 miles or 2h 13m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mars Hill, ME than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Auburn, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Auburn, ME

This is one driving day of about 250.7 miles and 4h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Auburn, ME.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Maine Turnpike for about 220.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 125.4 mi from Auburn, ME · 2h 13m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brunswick, ME

125 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

Brunswick, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brunswick, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 125.4 miles from Auburn, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Maine Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 220.3 miles.

Arriving in Mars Hill, ME

The final approach into Mars Hill, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Mars Hill, ME.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument

National Monument

Spread across a wild landscape offering spectacular views of Katahdin, Katahdin Woods and Waters invites discovery of its rivers, streams, woods, flora, fauna, geology, and the night skies that have a...

17 mi from route ~41 min detour Free near mile 190.2

Park Closure: Loop Road and North Entrance Seasonal Closures

Park Closure: Katahdin Overlook Construction Closure

View on nps.gov

Frances Perkins National Monument

National Monument

Known as the first woman to hold a presidential cabinet position and the “Woman behind the New Deal,” Frances Perkins championed many labor rights that Americans enjoy today, including safety standard...

20 mi from route ~50 min detour Free near mile 25.9

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$40.13 one way

$80.26 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 88 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.46	$43.99	$87.98
premium	$4.83	$47.65	$95.31
diesel	$5.64	$55.70	$111.39

Estimated Tolls: $13.22

Maine Turnpike (220.3 mi) $13.22

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$40

Tolls

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$78–$103

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 87.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	75.2	0	$26.32	$12.03
Efficient EV	62.7	0	$21.94	$10.03
EV Truck/SUV	100.3	1	$35.10	$16.04

Gas CO2

88 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 data refreshed 1 hour ago

Origin

Auburn, ME

Morning in Auburn on Monday

Local time

8:54 AM

EDT

Current temp

38°F

Light Rain

S 10 to 15 mph 89% chance Live forecast

Destination

Mars Hill, ME

Morning in Mars Hill on Monday

Local time

8:54 AM

EDT

Current temp

27°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

43°F

Brunswick, ME

125 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

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

4h 39m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Mars Hill, ME covers 250.7 miles and takes about 4h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Maine Turnpike, Route 1, Main Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 125.4 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 $40.13 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.