Origin
Auburn, ME
Afternoon in Auburn on Saturday
Local time
3:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Auburn, ME to Stonington, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 6m
Distance
133.2 mi
214 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 55m
★
6 AM
3h 6m
8 AM
3h 29m
10 AM
3h 14m
12 PM
3h 12m
3 PM
3h 15m
5 PM
3h 28m
8 PM
2h 59m
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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Stonington, ME
Hyukman Kwon
Trip Overview
The drive from Auburn, ME to Stonington, ME covers 133.2 miles and takes about 3h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Route 3, US 202, North Belfast Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.6 miles on Route 3. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.44 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
66.6 miles from Auburn, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 3 | 17.6 mi | 21m |
| US 202 | 12.8 mi | 14m |
| North Belfast Avenue | 9 mi | 13m |
| Acadia Highway | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| West Main Street | 7 mi | 8m |
| Route 202 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| East Main Street | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 5.1 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Route 3
— 17.6 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, ME and Stonington, ME.
1
Start on US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
40 ft
·
4 sec
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Minot Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
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Court Street
3
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
4.9 mi
·
5 min
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Main Street
4
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
3.8 mi
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4 min
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Route 202
5
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.6 mi
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42 sec
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US Route 202
6
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
2.7 mi
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3 min
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Route 202
7
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.9 mi
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1 min
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US Route 202
8
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
13 mi
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14 min
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US 202; ME 11; ME 100
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
2.5 mi
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3 min
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Western Avenue
10
Turn left
416 ft
·
8 sec
11
Turn straight onto Old Winthrop Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Old Winthrop Road
12
Turn right onto Meadow Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
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Meadow Road
13
Turn left onto US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 100
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Western Avenue
14
Turn right onto Armory Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
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Armory Street
15
Continue on Capitol Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Capitol Street
16
Turn left onto US 201; ME 27
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
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State Street
17
Enter roundabout onto US 201; US 202; ME 17; ME 100
29 ft
·
0 sec
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Memorial Drive
18
Continue on US 201; US 202; ME 17; ME 100
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Memorial Drive
19
Enter roundabout onto US 201; US 202; ME 9; ME 100
220 ft
·
4 sec
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Bangor Street
Toward US 201 North, ME 100 North, US 202 East, ME 9 East: Waterville, Belfast
20
Continue on US 201; US 202; ME 9; ME 100
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
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Bangor Street
Toward US 201 North, ME 100 North, US 202 East, ME 9 East: Waterville, Belfast
21
Turn right onto US 202; ME 9
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Belfast Avenue
Use the right lane.
22
Continue on US 202; ME 3; ME 9
8.1 mi
·
11 min
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North Belfast Avenue
Use the right lane.
23
Continue on US 202; ME 3; ME 9
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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Belfast Road
24
Continue on US 202; ME 3; ME 9
18 mi
·
21 min
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Route 3
Use the straight lane.
25
Continue on ME 3
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Acadia Highway
26
Continue on ME 3
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Belfast Augusta Road West
27
Continue on ME 3
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Augusta Road
28
Continue on ME 3
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Belmont Avenue
29
Take the exit onto ME 3
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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ME 3
30
Merge onto US 1; ME 3
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 1
31
Continue on US 1; ME 3
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Searsport Avenue
Use the left lane.
32
Continue on US 1; ME 3
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
West Main Street
33
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; ME 3
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
East Main Street
34
Continue on US 1; ME 3
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 1
35
Continue on US 1; ME 3
508 ft
·
12 sec
·
Route 1
36
Continue on US 1; ME 3; ME 15
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 1
37
Continue on US 1; ME 3; ME 15
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Acadia Highway
38
Turn right onto ME 15
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Front Ridge Road
Use the right lane.
39
Turn right onto ME 199
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
North Penobscot Road
40
At end of road, turn left onto ME 175
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Southern Bay Road
41
Continue on ME 175
2.6 mi
·
4 min
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Graytown Road
42
Continue on ME 15
2.9 mi
·
5 min
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Snows Cove Road
43
Continue on ME 15; ME 175
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Caterpillar Hill Road
44
At end of road, turn right onto ME 15
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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Byards Point Road
45
Continue on ME 15
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
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Deer Isle Sedgwick Bridge
46
Continue on ME 15
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Little Deer Isle Road
47
Continue on ME 15
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
North Deer Isle Road
48
Continue on ME 15
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Church Street
49
Continue on ME 15
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
South Deer Isle Road
50
Continue on ME 15
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
51
Continue on ME 15
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Thurlows Hill Road
52
Continue on ME 15
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Main Street
53
Turn right onto School Street
335 ft
·
14 sec
·
School Street
54
Turn left onto Church Street
113 ft
·
5 sec
·
Church Street
55
Arrive at destination
Church Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66.6 miles from Auburn, ME, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.6 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 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.6 miles or 1h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stonington, 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 133.2 miles and 3h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Auburn, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Route 3 for about 17.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 66.6 miles from Auburn, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 205 decision points cluster between mile 31.3 and 133.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
31.3 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
US 201; US 202; ME 17; ME 100 / Memorial Drive
Enter roundabout onto US 201; US 202; ME 17; ME 100 / Memorial Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
32 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
US 201; US 202; ME 9; ME 100 / Bangor Street
Enter roundabout onto US 201; US 202; ME 9; ME 100 / Bangor Street toward US 201 North, ME 100 North, US 202 East, ME 9 East: Waterville, Belfast
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 201 North, ME 100 North, US 202 East,...
5
32.6 mi into trip
|
~41m in
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US 202; ME 9 / North Belfast Avenue
Turn right onto US 202; ME 9 / North Belfast Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
120 mi into trip
|
~2h 42m in
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ME 15 / Byards Point Road
At end of road, turn right onto ME 15 / Byards Point Road
Navigation decision point
5
133.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 5m in
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School Street
Turn right onto School Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.44 one way
$42.89 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $23.59 | $47.19 |
| premium | $4.86 | $25.51 | $51.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.41 | $58.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40 | 0 | $13.99 | $6.39 |
| Efficient EV | 33.3 | 0 | $11.65 | $5.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.3 | 0 | $18.65 | $8.52 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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
Stonington, ME
Afternoon in Stonington on Saturday
Local time
3:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
34°F
Brooks, ME
67 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
11 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
3h 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Acadia National Park
National Park
Acadia National Park protects the natural beauty of the highest rocky headlands along the Atlantic coastline of the United States, an abundance of habitats, and a rich cultural heritage. At 4 million...
20 mi from route
~51 min detour
$6
near mile 114.8
Park Closure: Carriage Roads open to pedestrians only
Park Closure: Cadillac Summit Road Closed for Construction
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...
24 mi from route
~59 min detour
Free
near mile 36.7
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 3h 6m drive with frequent turns across 133.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 55 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Route 3 is the longest continuous segment at about 17.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 31.3 miles in near US 201; US 202; ME 17; ME 100 / Memorial Drive.
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 133.2 miles you will encounter 20 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 31.3 miles (US 201; US 202; ME 17; ME 100 / Memorial Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 32 miles (US 201; US 202; ME 9; ME 100 / Bangor Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.6 miles (US 202; ME 9 / North Belfast Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Stonington, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Belfast along the way.
Belfast
32 mi in
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~40m
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via US 201; US 202; ME 9; ME 100
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 6m. Total distance: 133.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Auburn, ME to Stonington, ME covers 133.2 miles and takes about 3h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Route 3, US 202, North Belfast Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.6 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 $21.44 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 133.2 miles you will encounter 20 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 31.3 miles (US 201; US 202; ME 17; ME 100 / Memorial Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 32 miles (US 201; US 202; ME 9; ME 100 / Bangor Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.6 miles (US 202; ME 9 / North Belfast Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Auburn, ME to Stonington, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Belfast 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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