Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 41m
Distance
125.6 mi
202 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Sullivan, ME
Merve Tuncay
The drive from Auburn, ME to Sullivan, ME covers 125.6 miles and takes about 2h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Route 3, Acadia Highway, US 202 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.6 miles on Route 3. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.22 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
62.8 miles from Auburn, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 41m. Total distance: 125.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
The drive from Auburn, ME to Sullivan, ME covers 125.6 miles and takes about 2h 41m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 19 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.
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 125.6 miles you will encounter 19 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 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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto US 202; ME 11; ME 100 / Court Street
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto US 201; US 202; ME 17; ME 100 / Memorial Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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
Turn right onto US 202; ME 9 / North Belfast Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto ME 230 / Water Street
Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Auburn, ME to Sullivan, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Belfast along the way.
Belfast
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 3 | 17.6 mi | 21m |
| Acadia Highway | 13.4 mi | 15m |
| US 202 | 12.8 mi | 14m |
| US 1 | 11.2 mi | 17m |
| North Belfast Avenue | 9 mi | 13m |
| Bucksport Road | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| West Main Street | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| Route 202 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, ME and Sullivan, ME.
Start on US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
Turn right onto US 202; ME 11; ME 100
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
Turn left
Turn straight onto Old Winthrop Road
Turn right onto Meadow Road
Turn left onto US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 100
Turn right onto Armory Street
Continue on Capitol Street
Turn left onto US 201; ME 27
Enter roundabout onto US 201; US 202; ME 17; ME 100
Continue on US 201; US 202; ME 17; ME 100
Enter roundabout onto US 201; US 202; ME 9; ME 100
Continue on US 201; US 202; ME 9; ME 100
Turn right onto US 202; ME 9
Continue on US 202; ME 3; ME 9
Continue on US 202; ME 3; ME 9
Continue on US 202; ME 3; ME 9
Continue on ME 3
Continue on ME 3
Continue on ME 3
Continue on ME 3
Take the exit onto ME 3
Merge onto US 1; ME 3
Continue on US 1; ME 3
Continue on US 1; ME 3
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; ME 3
Continue on US 1; ME 3
Continue on US 1; ME 3
Continue on US 1; ME 3; ME 15
Continue on US 1; ME 3; ME 15
Continue on US 1; ME 3
Continue on US 1; ME 3
Turn right onto ME 230
Turn left onto Foster Street
Turn right onto US 1; ME 3
Turn left onto US 1; ME 3
Turn left onto ME 200
Arrive at destination
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.
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 28 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.8 miles or 1h 20m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sullivan, ME than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Auburn, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 125.6 miles and 2h 41m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.8 mi from Auburn, ME · 1h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 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.
A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 62.8 miles from Auburn, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Sullivan, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Sullivan, ME.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$20.22 one way
$40.44 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $22.25 | $44.49 |
| premium | $4.86 | $24.05 | $48.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.73 | $55.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.7 | 0 | $13.19 | $6.03 |
| Efficient EV | 31.4 | 0 | $10.99 | $5.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.2 | 0 | $17.58 | $8.04 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Auburn on Saturday
Local time
9:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Morning in Sullivan on Saturday
Local time
9:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
45°F
Washington, ME
63 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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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