Origin
Frenchville, ME
Late night in Frenchville on Monday
Local time
5:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Frenchville, ME to Auburn, ME
Drive Time
6h 17m
Distance
300.8 mi
484 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 5m
★
6 AM
6h 18m
8 AM
6h 43m
10 AM
6h 26m
12 PM
6h 24m
3 PM
6h 28m
5 PM
6h 42m
8 PM
6h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Auburn, ME
Chermiti Mohamed
Trip Overview
The drive from Frenchville, ME to Auburn, ME covers 300.8 miles and takes about 6h 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, Aroostook Road, Aroostook Scenic Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 153.7 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
150.4 miles from Frenchville, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 35m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Frenchville, ME to Auburn, ME covers 300.8 miles and takes about 6h 17m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 35 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 153.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 162 / Saint Agatha Avenue.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 17m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 12 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 162 / Saint Agatha Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 1 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.9 miles (ME 161 / Market Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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ME 162 / Saint Agatha Avenue
Turn right onto ME 162 / Saint Agatha Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 1 / Main Street
Turn left onto US 1 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
11.9 mi into trip
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~22m in
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ME 161 / Market Street
Turn left onto ME 161 / Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
59.8 mi into trip
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~1h 33m in
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ME 11 / Station Street
Turn left onto ME 11 / Station Street
Navigation decision point
6
271.4 mi into trip
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~5h 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 | 153.7 mi | 2h 42m |
| Aroostook Road | 30.6 mi | 45m |
| Aroostook Scenic Highway | 30.2 mi | 44m |
| Portage Road | 15.3 mi | 22m |
| US 202 | 12.8 mi | 14m |
| Masardis Road | 11.7 mi | 17m |
| Main Street | 10.8 mi | 17m |
| Frenchville Road | 7 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 153.7 mi, about 2h 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frenchville, ME and Auburn, ME.
1
Start on the route
46 ft
·
5 sec
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the route
2
Turn right onto Saint Agatha Avenue
72 ft
·
11 sec
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Saint Agatha Avenue
3
Turn left onto Main Street
4.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on Frenchville Road
7.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Frenchville Road
5
Continue on East Main Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
6
Turn left onto Market Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Market Street
7
Turn right onto Bridge Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
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Bridge Street
8
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Pleasant Street
9
Continue on Aroostook Road
31 mi
·
45 min
·
Aroostook Road
10
Continue on Portage Road
15 mi
·
22 min
·
Portage Road
11
Turn left onto Station Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Station Street
12
Turn right onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Main Street
13
Continue on Masardis Road
12 mi
·
17 min
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Masardis Road
14
Continue on Aroostook Scenic Highway
30 mi
·
44 min
·
Aroostook Scenic Highway
15
Continue on North Road
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
North Road
16
Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
17
Continue on South Patten Road
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
South Patten Road
18
Continue on Station Road
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Station Road
19
Continue on Route 11
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Route 11
20
Continue on Station Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Station Road
21
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
22
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
23
Merge slight left
154 mi
·
2 hr 42 min
24
Take the exit slight right toward US 202 West, ME 11 West, ME 17 West, ME 100 West: Winthrop
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
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US 202 West, ME 11 West, ME 17 West, ME 100 West: Winthrop
25
Turn right onto Western Avenue
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Western Avenue
26
Continue on US 202
13 mi
·
14 min
·
US 202
27
Continue on US Route 202
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US Route 202
28
Continue on Route 202
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 202
29
Continue on US Route 202
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
US Route 202
30
Continue on Route 202
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Route 202
31
Continue on Main Street
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
32
Continue on Court Street
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
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Court Street
33
Turn left onto Minot Avenue
0.1 mi
·
42 sec
·
Minot Avenue
34
Continue on Minot Avenue
456 ft
·
6 sec
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Minot Avenue
35
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 150.4 miles from Frenchville, ME, or about 3h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 153.7 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 80 miles or 2h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 150.4 miles or 3h 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 16m
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 Frenchville, 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 Frenchville, ME
This is one driving day of about 300.8 miles and 6h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Frenchville, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 153.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 150.4 mi from Frenchville, ME · 3h 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
150 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 150.4 miles from Frenchville, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 153.7 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.15 one way
$96.30 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
105 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $52.78 | $105.56 |
| premium | $4.83 | $57.18 | $114.35 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $66.83 | $133.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 105.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 90.2 | 1 | $31.58 | $14.44 |
| Efficient EV | 75.2 | 0 | $26.32 | $12.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 120.3 | 1 | $42.11 | $19.25 |
Gas CO2
105 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Monday
Local time
5:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
7 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 17m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Frenchville, ME to Auburn, ME covers 300.8 miles and takes about 6h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Aroostook Road, Aroostook Scenic Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 150.4 miles from Frenchville, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $48.15 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 17m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 12 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 162 / Saint Agatha Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 1 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.9 miles (ME 161 / Market Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Frenchville, ME to Auburn, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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