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Trip from Auburn, ME to Orono, ME

Drive Time

2h 11m

Distance

115.7 mi

186 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 2m ★
6 AM
2h 12m
8 AM
2h 30m
10 AM
2h 18m
12 PM
2h 16m
3 PM
2h 19m
5 PM
2h 29m
8 PM
2h 6m

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

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Downtown Auburn, ME, ME

Auburn, ME

Chermiti Mohamed

Trip Overview

The drive from Auburn, ME to Orono, ME covers 115.7 miles and takes about 2h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Maine Turnpike, Lisbon Street, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 109.5 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.52 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

57.9 miles from Auburn, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 11m highway drive covering 115.7 miles, with most of the trip on Maine Turnpike and Lisbon Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 109.5 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 17 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 109.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and Lisbon Street. You will hit about 13 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 115.7 miles you will encounter 13 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 13 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

4
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

6
113.2 mi into trip | ~2h 5m in

Take the exit toward Kelly Road, Orono

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

Exit 191 Toward Kelly Road, Orono
5
115.7 mi into trip | ~2h 11m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Maine Turnpike 109.5 mi 1h 59m
Lisbon Street 1.5 mi 1m
Main Street 1.5 mi 3m
Kelley Road 1 mi 1m
Canal Street 0.8 mi 1m
Court Street 0.4 mi <1m
Alfred A Plourde Parkway 0.2 mi <1m
Pine Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Maine Turnpike — 109.5 mi, about 1h 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Minot Avenue

39 ft · 5 sec · Minot Avenue
2

Turn right onto Court Street

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Court Street
3

Continue on Main Street

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Main Street
4

Turn sharp right onto Canal Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Canal Street
5

Merge slight left onto Lisbon Street

1.5 mi · 1 min · Lisbon Street
6

Take the exit slight right

0.2 mi · 34 sec
7

Turn straight onto Alfred A Plourde Parkway

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Alfred A Plourde Parkway
8

Take the ramp left

0.3 mi · 35 sec
9

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

19 mi · 20 min · Maine Turnpike
10

Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

90 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Maine Turnpike
11

Take the exit slight right toward Kelly Road, Orono

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Kelly Road, Orono
12

Turn right onto Kelley Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Kelley Road
13

At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
14

Turn right onto Pine Street

230 ft · 16 sec · Pine Street
15

Turn left

66 ft · 10 sec
16

Turn left

164 ft · 12 sec
17

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 57.9 miles from Auburn, ME, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 109.5 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 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 57.9 miles or 1h 4m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 45m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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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 115.7 miles and 2h 11m.

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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Maine Turnpike for about 109.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 57.9 mi from Auburn, ME · 1h 4m into the drive

Downtown Brunswick, ME, ME

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brunswick, ME

58 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 57.9 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 109.5 miles.

Arriving in Orono, ME

The final approach into Orono, 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 Orono, 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.

Frances Perkins National Monument

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 ~49 min detour Free near mile 23.9
Park Closure: For Current Visitor Information
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.52 one way

$37.04 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.46 $20.30 $40.60
premium $4.83 $21.99 $43.98
diesel $5.64 $25.70 $51.41

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 40.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34.7 0 $12.15 $5.55
Efficient EV 28.9 0 $10.12 $4.63
EV Truck/SUV 46.3 0 $16.20 $7.40

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (65% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Auburn, ME

Morning in Auburn on Monday

Local time

6:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Orono, ME

Morning in Orono on Monday

Local time

6:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

43°F

Brunswick, ME

58 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

20 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

2h 11m 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 Orono, ME covers 115.7 miles and takes about 2h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, Lisbon Street, Main 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 57.9 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 $18.52 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 115.7 miles you will encounter 13 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: 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.
The route from Auburn, ME to Orono, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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