Origin
Auburn, ME
Evening in Auburn on Friday
Local time
8:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Auburn, ME to Steep Falls, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
40.2 mi
65 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
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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Steep Falls, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Auburn, ME to Steep Falls, ME covers 40.2 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maine Turnpike, Chadbourne Road, ME 113 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.5 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 40.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Auburn, ME to Steep Falls, ME covers 40.2 miles and takes about 1h, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 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 11.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.2 miles you will encounter 9 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 4.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.4 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
4.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
4.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
5.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Merge onto I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining
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
17 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward US 202, ME 115, ME 4: Grey, New Gloucester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 63
Toward US 202, ME 115, ME 4: Grey, New Gloucest...
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 Steep Falls, ME, road signs begin pointing toward New Gloucester along the way.
New Gloucester
17 mi in
|
~19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 11.5 mi | 12m |
| Chadbourne Road | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| ME 113 | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| Washington Street | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Tandberg Trail | 3.6 mi | 7m |
| West Gray Road | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Northeast Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Ossipee Trail East | 2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 11.5 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, ME and Steep Falls, 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
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Maine Turnpike
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 63
Toward US 202, ME 115, ME 4: Grey, New Gloucester
9
Turn left onto US 202; ME 4
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
West Gray Road
10
Continue on ME 115
3.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Tandberg Trail
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on Chadbourne Road
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Chadbourne Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on ME 35
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto ME 25
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Ossipee Trail East
14
Turn right onto ME 113
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
ME 113
15
Turn left onto ME 11
160 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
16
Arrive at destination
ME 11
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.1 mi from Auburn, ME · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from Auburn, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Steep Falls, ME
The final approach into Steep Falls, 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
$6.47 one way
$12.94 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.12 | $14.24 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.70 | $15.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.88 | $17.75 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.69
Maine Turnpike
(11.5 mi)
$0.69
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.22 | $1.93 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Steep Falls, ME
Evening in Steep Falls on Friday
Local time
8:07 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 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 Steep Falls, ME covers 40.2 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, Chadbourne Road, ME 113. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.1 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 $6.47 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 40.2 miles you will encounter 9 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 4.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.4 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining.
On the drive from Auburn, ME to Steep Falls, ME, road signs begin pointing toward New Gloucester along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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