Origin
Auburn, ME
Evening in Auburn on Wednesday
Local time
8:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Auburn, ME to Pittston, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
37m
Distance
29.7 mi
48 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
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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Pittston, ME
Joshua Roberts
Trip Overview
This quick 29.7-mile drive from Auburn, ME to Pittston, ME is easily manageable as a 1-day trip, taking approximately 37 minutes. Your journey will primarily follow major roads like Maine Turnpike, Water Street, and Lewiston Road, with a significant 71% of the route on highways. Expect a fuel cost of around $5 for this short hop within Maine. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a straightforward transit rather than an extended exploration, making it perfect for a quick errand or connecting to another nearby destination without a major time commitment.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
14.9 miles from Auburn, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
The character of this drive is largely highway-focused, with over 70% of the 29.7 miles spent on faster-paced roads. You'll experience a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 21 miles on the Maine Turnpike, offering a consistent cruising experience. While the majority is highway, the route also incorporates local roads like Water Street and Lewiston Road, providing a brief change of pace before reaching Pittston. This blend means you'll mostly be in travel mode with some short transitions.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 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 21 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and Water Street. You will hit about 14 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
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 29.7 miles you will encounter 14 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 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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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
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ME 196 / Canal Street
Turn sharp right onto ME 196 / Canal Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
22.8 mi into trip
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~26m in
|
I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
24.6 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Litchfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 102
Toward ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Litchfield
5
24.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
ME 9; ME 126 / Lewiston Road
Enter roundabout onto ME 9; ME 126 / Lewiston Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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 Pittston, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Litchfield along the way.
Litchfield
24.6 mi in
|
~28m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 21 mi | 22m |
| Water Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Lewiston Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Lisbon Street | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Canal Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Cobbossee Avenue | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Court Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 21 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, ME and Pittston, ME.
1
Start on US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
40 ft
·
4 sec
·
Minot Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Court Street
3
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn sharp right onto ME 196
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Canal Street
5
Merge onto ME 196
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lisbon Street
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
7
Turn straight onto Alfred A Plourde Parkway
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Alfred A Plourde Parkway
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
9
Merge onto I 95
19 mi
·
20 min
·
Maine Turnpike
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
1.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Maine Turnpike
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 102
Toward ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Litchfield
12
Continue on this road
382 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
Exit 102
Toward ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Litchfield
13
Enter roundabout onto ME 9; ME 126
241 ft
·
4 sec
·
Lewiston Road
14
Continue on ME 9; ME 126
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Lewiston Road
15
Continue on Cobbossee Avenue
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
Cobbossee Avenue
16
Continue on Lewiston Road
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Lewiston Road
17
Continue on Central Street
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Central Street
18
Turn straight onto Water Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
19
Turn left onto US 201
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Bridge Street
20
At end of road, turn right onto ME 27; ME 126
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
21
Turn left onto ME 126
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Whitefield Road
22
Turn right onto Pittston School Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Pittston School Street
23
Arrive at destination
Pittston School Street
Trip Plan
With a duration of under an hour and a low fuel cost of about $5, this short drive offers plenty of flexibility. You can leave at your leisure, perhaps in the morning to avoid any potential midday traffic. Since the longest stretch is 21 miles on the Maine Turnpike, you won't need many, if any, dedicated stops for rest. Keep an eye out for the transition from the Maine Turnpike onto local roads as you approach Pittston; these changes can sometimes be less clearly marked on shorter, less-trafficked exits.
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 14.9 miles from Auburn, ME, or about 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21 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 29.7 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14.9 miles or 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pittston, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Auburn, ME.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Auburn, ME
This is one driving day of about 29.7 miles and 37m.
At 29.7 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Maine Turnpike for about 21 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14.9 mi from Auburn, ME · 17m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 29.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 14.9 miles from Auburn, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pittston, ME
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Pittston, ME if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.78 one way
$9.56 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.26 | $10.52 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.69 | $11.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.56 | $13.11 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.26
Maine Turnpike
(21 mi)
$1.26
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
$5
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Pittston, ME
Evening in Pittston on Wednesday
Local time
8:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
37m 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 Pittston, ME covers 29.7 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, Water Street, Lewiston 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 14.9 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 $4.78 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 29.7 miles you will encounter 14 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.
On the drive from Auburn, ME to Pittston, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Litchfield along the way.
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