Origin
Auburn, ME
Late night in Auburn on Thursday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Auburn, ME to Palermo, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
49.3 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 3m
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 Palermo, ME covers 49.3 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Court Street, Main Street, Route 202 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.94 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
24.6 miles from Auburn, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 33m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 6m drive with frequent turns across 49.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Court Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Auburn, ME to Palermo, ME is easy. At 1h 6m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Auburn, ME to Palermo, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Court Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Route 202 | — | — |
| US 202 | — | — |
| Western Avenue | — | — |
| Old Winthrop Road | — | — |
| Meadow Road | — | — |
| Armory Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Court Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, ME and Palermo, 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
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on Route 202
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Route 202
5
Continue on US Route 202
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
US Route 202
6
Continue on Route 202
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 202
7
Continue on US Route 202
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US Route 202
8
Continue on US 202
13 mi
·
14 min
·
US 202
9
Continue on Western Avenue
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Western Avenue
10
Turn left
417 ft
·
8 sec
11
Turn straight onto Old Winthrop Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Winthrop Road
12
Turn right onto Meadow Road
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Meadow Road
13
Turn left onto Western Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Western Avenue
14
Turn right onto Armory Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Armory Street
15
Continue on Capitol Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Capitol Street
16
Turn left onto State Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
State Street
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Memorial Circle
30 ft
·
1 sec
·
Memorial Circle
18
Exit the rotary onto Memorial Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Memorial Drive
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Cony Circle
220 ft
·
4 sec
·
Cony Circle
20
Exit the rotary onto Bangor Street
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Bangor Street
21
Turn right onto North Belfast Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Belfast Avenue
22
Continue on North Belfast Avenue
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
North Belfast Avenue
23
Continue on Belfast Road
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Belfast Road
24
Continue on Route 3
6.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Route 3
25
Turn left onto Branch Mills Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Branch Mills Road
26
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 24.6 miles from Auburn, ME, or about 33m into the drive.
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 11 miles or 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 24.6 miles or 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Palermo, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Auburn, ME
This is one driving day of about 49.3 miles and 1h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 11 miles from Auburn, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.6 mi from Auburn, ME · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 24.6 miles from Auburn, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Palermo, ME
The final approach into Palermo, 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
$7.94 one way
$15.87 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.73 | $17.46 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.44 | $18.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.88 | $21.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.90 | $3.16 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Palermo, ME
Late night in Palermo on Thursday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Manchester, ME
25 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
3 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 6m 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 Palermo, ME covers 49.3 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Court Street, Main Street, Route 202. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.6 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 $7.94 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.
The drive from Auburn, ME to Palermo, ME is easy. At 1h 6m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Auburn, ME to Palermo, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Auburn, ME to Palermo, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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