Origin
Friendship, ME
Morning in Friendship on Friday
Local time
10:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Friendship, 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
1h 27m
Distance
66.3 mi
107 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Friendship, ME
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Auburn, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Friendship, ME to Auburn, ME covers 66.3 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Waldoboro Road, Friendship Road, Jefferson Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 66.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m 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 1h 27m drive with frequent turns across 66.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Waldoboro 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 Friendship, ME to Auburn, ME is easy. At 1h 27m 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 Friendship, ME to Auburn, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Waldoboro Road | — | — |
| Friendship Road | — | — |
| Jefferson Street | — | — |
| Atlantic Highway | — | — |
| Winslows Mills Road | — | — |
| Augusta Road | — | — |
| Rockland Road | — | — |
| Augusta-Rockland Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Waldoboro Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Friendship, ME and Auburn, ME.
1
Start on Harbor Road
36 ft
·
5 sec
·
Harbor Road
2
Turn left onto Waldoboro Road
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Waldoboro Road
3
Continue on Friendship Road
7.0 mi
·
16 min
·
Friendship Road
4
Continue on Jefferson Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Street
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto Atlantic Highway
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Atlantic Highway
6
Turn slight right onto Winslows Mills Road
5.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Winslows Mills Road
7
Continue on Waldoboro Road
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Waldoboro Road
8
Turn right onto Augusta Road
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Augusta Road
9
At the end of the road, turn left onto Rockland Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockland Road
10
Continue on Augusta-Rockland Road
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Augusta-Rockland Road
11
Continue on Augusta Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Augusta Road
12
Continue on Eastern Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Eastern Avenue
13
Continue on Augusta Road
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Augusta Road
14
Turn left onto Togus Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Togus Road
15
Continue on Windsor Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Windsor Street
16
Turn right onto Water Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Water Street
17
Turn left onto Bridge Street
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Bridge Street
18
Turn right onto Water Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
19
Continue on Central Street
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Central Street
20
Continue on Lewiston Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Lewiston Road
21
Continue on Cobbossee Avenue
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Cobbossee Avenue
22
Continue on Lewiston Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Lewiston Road
23
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lewiston Road
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lewiston Road
24
Exit the rotary onto Lewiston Road
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Lewiston Road
25
Take the ramp left toward I-95
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I-95
26
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Maine Turnpike
27
Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
20 mi
·
20 min
·
Maine Turnpike
28
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
29
Keep slight right
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
30
Turn straight onto Alfred A Plourde Parkway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Alfred A Plourde Parkway
31
Take the ramp straight
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
32
Merge slight left onto Lisbon Street
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Lisbon Street
33
Turn left onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
34
Continue on Court Street
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Court Street
35
Turn left onto Minot Avenue
0.1 mi
·
42 sec
·
Minot Avenue
36
Continue on Minot Avenue
456 ft
·
6 sec
·
Minot Avenue
37
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.1 mi from Friendship, ME · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.1 miles from Friendship, 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
$10.67 one way
$21.35 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.74 | $23.49 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.70 | $25.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.64 | $29.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.96 | $3.18 |
| Efficient EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.80 | $2.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.5 | 0 | $9.28 | $4.24 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Morning in Auburn on Friday
Local time
10:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Chelsea, ME
33 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
7 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 27m 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 Friendship, ME to Auburn, ME covers 66.3 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Waldoboro Road, Friendship Road, Jefferson Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.1 miles from Friendship, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.67 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 Friendship, ME to Auburn, ME is easy. At 1h 27m 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 Friendship, ME to Auburn, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Friendship, 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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