Origin
Auburn, ME
Late night in Auburn on Friday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Auburn, ME to Oxford County, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
52 mi
84 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
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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Oxford County, ME
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Auburn, ME to Oxford County, ME covers 52 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Main Street, Mayville Road, Park Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.9 miles on South Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 52 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 26m drive with frequent turns across 52 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 5.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near ME 4 / Center Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 52 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.4 miles (ME 4 / Center Street): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (Youngs Corner Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7.1 miles (Center Minot Hill Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.4 mi into trip
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~0m in
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ME 4 / Center Street
Merge onto ME 4 / Center Street
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
3.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Youngs Corner Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Youngs Corner Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
7.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Center Minot Hill Road
At end of road, turn right onto Center Minot Hill Road
Navigation decision point
5
9.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
ME 119 / Woodman Hill Road
At end of road, turn right onto ME 119 / Woodman Hill Road
Navigation decision point
4
14.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
ME 119 / Paris Road
Keep slight left at fork onto ME 119 / Paris Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| Mayville Road | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| Park Street | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Bethel Road | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| Walker's Mills Road | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Paris Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Hebron Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— 5.9 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, ME and Oxford County, ME.
1
Start on US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
40 ft
·
2 sec
·
Minot Avenue
2
Continue on ME 4
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Union Street Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Merge onto ME 4
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
5
Turn straight onto Mount Auburn Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Auburn Avenue
6
Continue on Summer Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Summer Street
7
Keep slight left at fork onto Youngs Corner Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Youngs Corner Road
8
Continue on Jackson Hill Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Jackson Hill Road
9
At end of road, turn right onto Center Minot Hill Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Center Minot Hill Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto ME 119
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Woodman Hill Road
11
Turn left onto West Minot Road
165 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Minot Road
12
Turn straight onto ME 119
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Woodman Hill Road
13
Continue on ME 119
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Paris Road
14
Keep slight left at fork onto ME 119
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Paris Road
15
Continue on ME 119
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Hebron Road
16
Continue on ME 119
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Hebron Street
17
Continue on ME 119
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
East Main Street
18
Continue on ME 117; ME 119
359 ft
·
8 sec
·
Market Square
19
Continue on ME 26
432 ft
·
5 sec
·
High Street
20
Continue on ME 26
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Park Street
21
Continue on ME 26
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Bethel Road
22
Continue on ME 26
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
South Main Street
23
Continue on ME 26
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
·
Upper Main Street
24
Continue on ME 26
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
25
Continue on ME 26
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Walker's Mills Road
26
Turn right onto Parkway
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Parkway
27
At end of road, turn right onto US 2; ME 5; ME 26
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Mayville Road
28
Turn left onto Jims Drive
1.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Jims Drive
29
Turn right onto Lower Kates Road
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Lower Kates Road
30
Turn right onto Scribe Way
0.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Scribe Way
31
Arrive at destination
Scribe Way
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26 mi from Auburn, ME · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26 miles from Auburn, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Oxford County, ME
The final approach into Oxford County, 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
$8.37 one way
$16.74 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.21 | $18.42 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.96 | $19.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.48 | $22.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 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 | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.28 | $3.33 |
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.
Destination
Oxford County, ME
Late night in Oxford County on Friday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
32°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
18 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 26m 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 Oxford County, ME covers 52 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, Mayville Road, Park Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26 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 $8.37 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 52 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.4 miles (ME 4 / Center Street): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (Youngs Corner Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7.1 miles (Center Minot Hill Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Auburn, ME to Oxford County, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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