Origin
Bridgton, ME
Afternoon in Bridgton on Friday
Local time
4:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bridgton, ME to Auburn, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
35.9 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bridgton, ME
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Auburn, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bridgton, ME to Auburn, ME covers 35.9 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Poland Spring Road, Roosevelt Trail, Bakerstown Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.1 miles on Poland Spring Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 35.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m 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 57m drive with frequent turns across 35.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Poland Spring Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near US 302 / Portland Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 57m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (US 302 / Portland Road): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles (ME 11 / Casco Road): Navigation decision point; at 26.3 miles (ME 11 / Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.6 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 302 / Portland Road
Turn right onto US 302 / Portland Road
Navigation decision point
3
10 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
ME 11 / Casco Road
Turn left onto ME 11 / Casco Road
Navigation decision point
4
26.3 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
ME 11 / Main Street
Keep slight right at fork onto ME 11 / Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
26.3 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
ME 11; ME 121 / Pleasant Street
Turn right onto ME 11; ME 121 / Pleasant Street
Navigation decision point
3
35.7 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100 / Minot Avenue
Turn right onto US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100 / Minot Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Poland Spring Road | 7.1 mi | 12m |
| Roosevelt Trail | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| Bakerstown Road | 5 mi | 8m |
| Portland Road | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| Minot Avenue | 4.3 mi | 8m |
| South Main Street | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Court Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Mechanic Falls Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Poland Spring Road
— 7.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgton, ME and Auburn, ME.
1
Start on US 302
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 302
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Portland Road
3
Continue on US 302
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Roosevelt Trail
4
Turn left onto ME 11
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Casco Road
5
Continue on ME 11
7.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Poland Spring Road
6
Continue on ME 11
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Bakerstown Road
7
Continue on ME 11
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
South Main Street
8
Keep slight right at fork onto ME 11
105 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
9
Turn right onto ME 11; ME 121
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Pleasant Street
10
Turn slight left onto ME 11; ME 121
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Lewiston Street
11
Continue on ME 11; ME 121
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Mechanic Falls Road
12
Continue on ME 11; ME 121
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Minot Avenue
13
Turn left onto Court Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Court Street
14
Turn right onto US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
497 ft
·
33 sec
·
Minot Avenue
15
Continue on US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
456 ft
·
5 sec
·
Minot Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.9 mi from Bridgton, ME · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from Bridgton, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Auburn, ME
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Auburn, 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
$5.78 one way
$11.56 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.36 | $12.72 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.87 | $13.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.93 | $15.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.03 | $2.30 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Auburn, ME
Afternoon in Auburn on Friday
Local time
4:30 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
4 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
57m 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 Bridgton, ME to Auburn, ME covers 35.9 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Poland Spring Road, Roosevelt Trail, Bakerstown Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.9 miles from Bridgton, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.78 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 is a straightforward 57m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (US 302 / Portland Road): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles (ME 11 / Casco Road): Navigation decision point; at 26.3 miles (ME 11 / Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Bridgton, ME to Auburn, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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