Origin
Cape Elizabeth, ME
Late night in Cape Elizabeth on Friday
Local time
1:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Auburn, ME
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
57m
Distance
46.1 mi
74 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
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 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cape Elizabeth, ME
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Auburn, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Auburn, ME covers 46.1 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 Two Lights Road, Ocean House Road, Ocean House Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 46.1 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 46.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Two Lights Road 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 Cape Elizabeth, ME to Auburn, ME is easy. At 57m 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 Cape Elizabeth, ME to Auburn, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Two Lights Road | — | — |
| Ocean House Road | — | — |
| Ocean House Street | — | — |
| Ocean Street | — | — |
| Broadway | — | — |
| Casco Bay Bridge | — | — |
| York Street | — | — |
| High Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Two Lights Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Elizabeth, ME and Auburn, ME.
1
Start on the route
180 ft
·
19 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Two Lights Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Two Lights Road
3
Keep slight right to continue on Two Lights Road
1.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Two Lights Road
4
Continue on Two Lights Road
112 ft
·
5 sec
·
Two Lights Road
5
Turn right onto Ocean House Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Ocean House Road
6
Continue on Ocean House Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Ocean House Street
7
Continue on Ocean Street
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Ocean Street
8
Continue on Ocean House Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Ocean House Street
9
Turn left onto Broadway
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Broadway
10
Continue on Casco Bay Bridge
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Casco Bay Bridge
11
Turn straight onto York Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
York Street
12
Turn left onto High Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
13
Continue on Forest Avenue
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Forest Avenue
14
Take the exit slight right
200 ft
·
9 sec
15
Turn slight right onto Allen Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Allen Avenue
16
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
262 ft
·
7 sec
·
Washington Avenue
17
Continue on Auburn Street
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Auburn Street
18
Continue on Gray Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Gray Road
19
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
20
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: Lewiston, Augusta
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
I 95 North: Lewiston, Augusta
21
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Maine Turnpike
22
Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
8.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Maine Turnpike
23
Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn
24
At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Washington Street
25
Merge slight right onto Minot Avenue
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Minot Avenue
26
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.1 mi from Cape Elizabeth, ME · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.1 miles from Cape Elizabeth, 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
$7.42 one way
$14.84 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.17 | $16.33 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.83 | $17.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.00
Bay Bridge
$7.00
Maine Turnpike
$0.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$7
Total
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.84 | $2.21 |
| Efficient EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.45 | $2.95 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Late night in Auburn on Friday
Local time
1:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Portland, ME
23 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
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 Cape Elizabeth, ME to Auburn, ME covers 46.1 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Two Lights Road, Ocean House Road, Ocean House Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.1 miles from Cape Elizabeth, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.42 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 Cape Elizabeth, ME to Auburn, ME is easy. At 57m 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 Cape Elizabeth, ME to Auburn, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Auburn, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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