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Trip from Edgecomb, ME to Auburn, ME

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 8m

Distance

43 mi

69 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 3m ★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Edgecomb, ME, ME

Edgecomb, ME

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city in Maine, USA

Auburn, ME

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Trip Overview

Edgecomb, ME to Auburn, ME is 43 miles and takes about 1 hour 8 minutes via Lisbon Street, Leeman Highway, and Route 1, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, same-day trip primarily within Maine, connecting two points in the Northeast region. The drive leans heavily on local roads, so expect a more engaged driving experience rather than a straightforward highway cruise. It’s a manageable distance for a single day, offering a practical way to travel between these two Maine locations.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 43 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (19%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

This route is characterized as a "turn-heavy local drive," meaning you'll be navigating a series of turns and local roads rather than cruising on a highway. With only 19% of the drive on highways, much of your time will be spent on surface streets like Lisbon Street and Route 1. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.6 miles on Lisbon Street, giving you a sense of the local pace and traffic patterns. Be prepared for a driving experience that requires more attention to turns and local conditions.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lisbon Street is the longest continuous segment at about 11.6 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 5 miles in near US 1 / Bath 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 1h 8m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 5 miles (US 1 / Bath Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.5 miles (ME 24): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.2 miles (US 202 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3
5 mi into trip | ~8m in | US 1 / Bath Road

Turn straight onto US 1 / Bath Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
22.5 mi into trip | ~35m in | ME 24

Take the exit onto ME 24 toward ME 196 West, ME 24 North, I 295 North: Topsham, Lewiston

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward ME 196 West, ME 24 North, I 295 North: T...
4
42.2 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in | US 202 / Main Street

Turn left onto US 202 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

3
42.9 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in | US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100 / Minot Avenue

Continue onto US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100 / Minot Avenue

Navigation decision point

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Edgecomb, ME to Auburn, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Lewiston along the way.

Lewiston

22.5 mi in | ~35m | via ME 24

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Lisbon Street 11.6 mi 16m
Leeman Highway 7.6 mi 10m
Route 1 6.1 mi 8m
Lewiston Road 5.7 mi 9m
Bath Road 4 mi 7m
Boothbay Road 3.3 mi 5m
ME 24 2.3 mi 4m
Main Street 1.8 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Lisbon Street — 11.6 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Edgecomb, ME and Auburn, ME.

1

Start on ME 27

3.3 mi · 5 min · Boothbay Road
2

Turn left onto US 1; ME 27

1.2 mi · 1 min · Route 1
3

Continue on US 1; ME 27

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street
4

Turn straight onto US 1

4.0 mi · 7 min · Bath Road
Use the left lane.
5

Continue on US 1

4.9 mi · 6 min · Route 1
6

Continue on US 1

1.0 mi · 2 min · Main Street
7

Continue on US 1

7.6 mi · 10 min · Leeman Highway
8

Take the exit onto ME 24

2.3 mi · 4 min · ME 24
Toward ME 196 West, ME 24 North, I 295 North: Topsham, Lewiston Use the straight lane.
9

Continue on ME 196

5.7 mi · 9 min · Lewiston Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Continue on ME 196

12 mi · 16 min · Lisbon Street
Use the straight lane.
11

Turn left onto US 202

0.3 mi · 23 sec · Main Street
12

Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Court Street
13

Turn left onto US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100

0.1 mi · 42 sec · Minot Avenue
14

Continue on US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100

456 ft · 5 sec · Minot Avenue
15

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 21.5 mi from Edgecomb, ME · 34m into the drive

town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brunswick, ME

22 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.

Popular next leg

Brunswick, ME to Auburn, ME

20 mi · 33m

Pacing Suggestions

Lewiston, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brunswick, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.5 miles from Edgecomb, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.92 one way

$13.84 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $7.62 $15.23
premium $4.86 $8.23 $16.47
diesel $5.61 $9.49 $18.99

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.9 0 $4.52 $2.06
Efficient EV 10.8 0 $3.76 $1.72
EV Truck/SUV 17.2 0 $6.02 $2.75

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (67% 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

Edgecomb, ME

Night in Edgecomb on Friday

Local time

11:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Auburn, ME

Night in Auburn on Friday

Local time

11:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

46°F

Brunswick, ME

22 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.

Temperature spread

2 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 8m 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 Edgecomb, ME to Auburn, ME covers 43 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Lisbon Street, Leeman Highway, Route 1. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 21.5 miles from Edgecomb, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.92 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 1h 8m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 5 miles (US 1 / Bath Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.5 miles (ME 24): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.2 miles (US 202 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.

On the drive from Edgecomb, ME to Auburn, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Lewiston along the way.

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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