The drive from Dedham, ME to Auburn, ME covers 116.1 miles and takes about 2h 17m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, US 202, Route 202 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 72.3 miles on I 95.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.69 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.
Midpoint
58.1 miles from Dedham, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 11m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 17m. Total distance: 116.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 2h 17m highway drive covering 116.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and US 202. The longest continuous stretch is about 72.3 miles on I 95.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 72.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and US 202. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near ME 46 / Lower Dedham Road.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 17m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (ME 46 / Lower Dedham Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (US 1A / Main Road): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|ME 46 / Lower Dedham Road
Turn left onto ME 46 / Lower Dedham Road
Navigation decision point
4
3.7 mi into trip|~6m in|US 1A / Main Road
Turn left onto US 1A / Main Road
Navigation decision point
3
9 mi into trip|~15m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
6
14.2 mi into trip|~23m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Newport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 1A
Toward I 95 South: Newport
6
86.8 mi into trip|~1h 42m in
Take the exit toward US 202 West, ME 11 West, ME 17 West, ME 100 West: Winthrop
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 109B
Toward US 202 West, ME 11 West, ME 17 West, ME...
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
72.3 mi
1h 18m
US 202
12.8 mi
14m
Route 202
6.6 mi
7m
Main Street
4.9 mi
5m
I 395
4.8 mi
6m
Main Road
4.8 mi
8m
Lower Dedham Road
3.5 mi
6m
Western Avenue
2.8 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 72.3 mi, about 1h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dedham, ME and Auburn, ME.
1
Start on South Road
0.1 mi·35 sec·South Road
2
Turn left onto ME 46
3.5 mi·6 min·Lower Dedham Road
3
Turn left onto US 1A
4.8 mi·8 min·Main Road
4
Continue on US 1A
0.5 mi·50 sec·Wilson Street
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
6
Merge onto I 395; ME 9
3.5 mi·4 min·I 395; ME 9
7
Continue on I 395; ME 15
1.3 mi·1 min·I 395; ME 15
8
Continue on I 395
148 ft·12 sec·I 395
Use the left lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·22 sec
Exit 1AToward I 95 South: Newport
10
Merge onto I 95
72 mi·1 hr 18 min·I 95
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 109BToward US 202 West, ME 11 West, ME 17 West, ME 100 West: Winthrop
12
Turn right onto US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 100
2.8 mi·3 min·Western Avenue
13
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
13 mi·14 min·US 202; ME 11; ME 100
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.9 mi·1 min·US Route 202
15
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
2.7 mi·3 min·Route 202
16
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.6 mi·42 sec·US Route 202
17
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
3.8 mi·4 min·Route 202
18
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
4.9 mi·5 min·Main Street
19
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.4 mi·39 sec·Court Street
20
Turn left onto US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
0.1 mi·42 sec·Minot Avenue
21
Continue on US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
456 ft·5 sec·Minot Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 58.1 miles from Dedham, ME, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.3 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 26 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.1 miles or 1h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Auburn, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Dedham, 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 Dedham, ME
This is one driving day of about 116.1 miles and 2h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Dedham, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 72.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.1 mi from Dedham, ME
· 1h 11m into the drive
The midpoint is around 58.1 miles from Dedham, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 72.3 miles.
Arriving in Auburn, ME
The final approach into Auburn, 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 Auburn, ME.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
26 mi from route
~65 min detour
Free
near mile 88.1
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.69 one way
$37.38 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$20.56
$41.13
premium
$4.86
$22.23
$44.47
diesel
$5.61
$25.63
$51.27
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.8
0
$12.19
$5.57
Efficient EV
29
0
$10.16
$4.64
EV Truck/SUV
46.4
0
$16.25
$7.43
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Dedham, ME
Afternoon
in Dedham on Friday
Local time
1:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Auburn, ME
Afternoon
in Auburn on Friday
Local time
1:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Fairfield, ME
58 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
16 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
2h 17m 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 Dedham, ME to Auburn, ME covers 116.1 miles and takes about 2h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, US 202, Route 202. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.1 miles from Dedham, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.69 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 2h 17m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (ME 46 / Lower Dedham Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (US 1A / Main Road): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Dedham, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
