The drive from Kenduskeag, ME to Auburn, ME covers 103.7 miles and takes about 2h 11m 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 56.8 miles on I 95.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.69 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
51.9 miles from Kenduskeag, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 12m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 11m. Total distance: 103.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 2h 11m highway drive covering 103.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and US 202. The longest continuous stretch is about 56.8 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 23 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 56.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and US 202. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Levant Road.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Kenduskeag, ME to Auburn, ME is easy. At 2h 11m with 77% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Levant Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (US 2; ME 100 / Route 2): Navigation decision point; at 17.2 miles (ME 69; ME 143 / Dixmont Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 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|Levant Road
Turn left onto Levant Road
Navigation decision point
4
8.2 mi into trip|~20m in|US 2; ME 100 / Route 2
Turn right onto US 2; ME 100 / Route 2
Navigation decision point
3
17.2 mi into trip|~34m in|ME 69; ME 143 / Dixmont Road
Turn left onto ME 69; ME 143 / Dixmont Road
Navigation decision point
4
17.3 mi into trip|~34m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
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74.4 mi into trip|~1h 36m 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
56.8 mi
1h 1m
US 202
12.8 mi
14m
Route 202
6.6 mi
7m
Main Street
4.9 mi
5m
Main Road
3.6 mi
5m
Western Avenue
2.8 mi
3m
Wing Road
2.8 mi
6m
Plymouth Road
2.8 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 56.8 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenduskeag, ME and Auburn, ME.
1
Start on Stetson Road
275 ft·14 sec·Stetson Road
2
Turn left onto Levant Road
2.3 mi·5 min·Levant Road
3
Continue on Kenduskeag Road
1.5 mi·3 min·Kenduskeag Road
4
Turn slight left onto Wing Road
2.8 mi·6 min·Wing Road
5
Continue on Annis Road
1.5 mi·3 min·Annis Road
6
Turn right onto US 2; ME 100
2.6 mi·3 min·Route 2
7
Continue on US 2; ME 100
3.6 mi·5 min·Main Road
8
Continue on ME 69
2.8 mi·4 min·Plymouth Road
9
Turn left onto ME 69; ME 143
396 ft·9 sec·Dixmont Road
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·31 sec
11
Merge onto I 95
57 mi·1 hr 1 min·I 95
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 109BToward US 202 West, ME 11 West, ME 17 West, ME 100 West: Winthrop
13
Turn right onto US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 100
2.8 mi·3 min·Western Avenue
14
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
13 mi·14 min·US 202; ME 11; ME 100
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.9 mi·1 min·US Route 202
16
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
2.7 mi·3 min·Route 202
17
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.6 mi·42 sec·US Route 202
18
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
3.8 mi·4 min·Route 202
19
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
4.9 mi·5 min·Main Street
20
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.4 mi·39 sec·Court Street
21
Turn left onto US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
0.1 mi·42 sec·Minot Avenue
22
Continue on US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
456 ft·5 sec·Minot Avenue
23
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 51.9 miles from Kenduskeag, ME, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.8 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 23 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.9 miles or 1h 12m 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 49m
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 Kenduskeag, 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 Kenduskeag, ME
This is one driving day of about 103.7 miles and 2h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Kenduskeag, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 56.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.9 mi from Kenduskeag, ME
· 1h 12m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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...
25 mi from route
~64 min detour
Free
near mile 75.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.69 one way
$33.39 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg36 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$18.37
$36.74
premium
$4.86
$19.86
$39.72
diesel
$5.61
$22.90
$45.79
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.1
0
$10.89
$4.98
Efficient EV
25.9
0
$9.07
$4.15
EV Truck/SUV
41.5
0
$14.52
$6.64
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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 16, 2026
Origin
Kenduskeag, ME
Morning
in Kenduskeag on Friday
Local time
11:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Auburn, ME
Morning
in Auburn on Friday
Local time
11:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Augusta, ME
52 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
4 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
2h 11m 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 Kenduskeag, ME to Auburn, ME covers 103.7 miles and takes about 2h 11m 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 51.9 miles from Kenduskeag, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.69 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.
The drive from Kenduskeag, ME to Auburn, ME is easy. At 2h 11m with 77% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Levant Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (US 2; ME 100 / Route 2): Navigation decision point; at 17.2 miles (ME 69; ME 143 / Dixmont Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Kenduskeag, 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.
