Origin
Auburn, ME
Afternoon in Auburn on Thursday
Local time
4:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Auburn, ME to Union, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
57 mi
92 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 14m
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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Union, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Auburn, ME to Union, ME covers 57 miles and takes about 1h 18m 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, Canal Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 57 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 18m drive with frequent turns across 57 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Auburn, ME to Union, ME is easy. At 1h 18m 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 Union, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Court Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Canal Street | — | — |
| Lisbon Street | — | — |
| Alfred A Plourde Parkway | — | — |
| Maine Turnpike | — | — |
| ME 9 | — | — |
| Lewiston Road | — | — |
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 Union, 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
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn sharp right onto Canal Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Canal Street
5
Merge slight left onto Lisbon Street
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lisbon Street
6
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
7
Turn straight onto Alfred A Plourde Parkway
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Alfred A Plourde Parkway
8
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
9
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
19 mi
·
20 min
·
Maine Turnpike
10
Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
1.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Maine Turnpike
11
Take the exit slight right toward ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Litchfield
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Litchfield
12
Continue on ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Litchfield
381 ft
·
9 sec
·
ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Litchfield
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lewiston Road
240 ft
·
4 sec
·
Lewiston Road
14
Exit the rotary onto Lewiston Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Lewiston Road
15
Continue on Cobbossee Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cobbossee Avenue
16
Continue on Lewiston Road
0.1 mi
·
11 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 Bridge Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Bridge Street
20
At the end of the road, turn right onto Water Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Water Street
21
Turn left onto Windsor Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Windsor Street
22
Continue on Togus Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Togus Road
23
At the end of the road, turn right onto Augusta Road
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Augusta Road
24
Continue on Eastern Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Eastern Avenue
25
Continue on Augusta Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Augusta Road
26
Continue on Augusta-Rockland Road
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Augusta-Rockland Road
27
Continue on Rockland Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockland Road
28
Continue on Rockland Road
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Rockland Road
29
Continue on Augusta Road
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Augusta Road
30
Continue on Rockland Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Rockland Road
31
Continue on Heald Highway
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Heald Highway
32
Turn right onto Common Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Common Road
33
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.5 mi from Auburn, ME · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.5 miles from Auburn, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Union, ME
The final approach into Union, 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
$9.18 one way
$18.35 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.10 | $20.19 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.92 | $21.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.58 | $25.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.98 | $2.74 |
| Efficient EV | 14.3 | 0 | $4.99 | $2.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.98 | $3.65 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Union, ME
Afternoon in Union on Thursday
Local time
4:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
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 18m 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 Union, ME covers 57 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Court Street, Main Street, Canal Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.5 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 $9.18 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 Union, ME is easy. At 1h 18m 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 Union, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Auburn, ME to Union, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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