Origin
Auburn, ME
Evening in Auburn on Thursday
Local time
7:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Auburn, ME to North Berwick, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
67.6 mi
109 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Auburn, ME to North Berwick, ME covers 67.6 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maine Turnpike, North Berwick Road, Washington Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.6 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 67.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 20m highway drive covering 67.6 miles, with most of the trip on Maine Turnpike and North Berwick Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 54.6 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 15 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 54.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and North Berwick Road. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.9 miles in.
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 67.6 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: at 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 13.1 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 60 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
4.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
13.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
60 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward ME 9, ME 109: Wells, Sanford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 19
Toward ME 9, ME 109: Wells, Sanford
4
60.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
ME 109; ME 9 / Sanford Road
Turn right onto ME 109; ME 9 / Sanford Road
Navigation decision point
4
67.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
Market Street
At end of road, turn right onto Market Street
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 North Berwick, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Sanford along the way.
Sanford
60 mi in
|
~1h 7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 54.6 mi | 59m |
| North Berwick Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Washington Street | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Wells Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Minot Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Sanford Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Portland Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Snow's Court | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 54.6 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, ME and North Berwick, ME.
1
Start on US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
40 ft
·
7 sec
·
Minot Avenue
2
Continue on US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
Minot Avenue
3
Turn slight left onto US 202; ME 4; ME 100
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Washington Street
4
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
6
Merge onto I 95
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Maine Turnpike
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
47 mi
·
51 min
·
Maine Turnpike
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19
Toward ME 9, ME 109: Wells, Sanford
9
Turn right onto ME 109; ME 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Sanford Road
10
Turn left onto North Berwick Road
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
North Berwick Road
11
Continue on ME 9
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Wells Street
12
Turn left onto Portland Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Portland Street
13
At end of road, turn right onto Market Street
33 ft
·
6 sec
·
Market Street
14
Turn left onto Snow's Court
61 ft
·
2 sec
·
Snow's Court
15
Arrive at destination
Snow's Court
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.8 mi from Auburn, ME · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.8 miles from Auburn, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in North Berwick, ME
The final approach into North Berwick, 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
$10.88 one way
$21.77 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.97 | $23.95 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.95 | $25.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.93 | $29.85 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.27
Maine Turnpike
(54.6 mi)
$3.27
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$3
Total
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.10 | $3.24 |
| Efficient EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.91 | $2.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27 | 0 | $9.46 | $4.33 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
North Berwick, ME
Evening in North Berwick on Thursday
Local time
7:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
7 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 20m 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 North Berwick, ME covers 67.6 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, North Berwick Road, Washington Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.8 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 $10.88 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 67.6 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 13.1 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 60 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Auburn, ME to North Berwick, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Sanford along the way.
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