Origin
Poland, ME
Night in Poland on Thursday
Local time
11:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Poland, ME to Auburn, ME
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
23m
Distance
14.7 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Poland, ME
Giota Sakellariou
Auburn, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Poland, ME to Auburn, ME covers 14.7 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Washington Street, Maine Street, Spring Water Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.2 miles on Washington Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 14.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m 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 23m drive with frequent turns across 14.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Washington Street is the longest continuous segment at about 5.2 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 26 / Maine Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Poland, ME to Auburn, ME is easy. At 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 26 / Maine Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles (US 202; ME 4 / Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.2 miles (US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100 / Minot Avenue): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
ME 26 / Maine Street
Turn right onto ME 26 / Maine Street
Navigation decision point
4
8.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 202; ME 4 / Washington Street
Turn left onto US 202; ME 4 / Washington Street
Navigation decision point
3
14.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100 / Minot Avenue
Merge onto US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100 / Minot Avenue
Merge point - match speed before joining
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Street | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Maine Street | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Spring Water Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Poland Spring Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Ricker Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Minot Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| White Oak Hill Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Washington Street
— 5.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Poland, ME and Auburn, ME.
1
Start on White Oak Hill Road
76 ft
·
3 sec
·
White Oak Hill Road
2
Turn right onto ME 26
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Maine Street
3
Turn left onto Spring Water Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Spring Water Road
4
Continue on Ricker Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Ricker Road
5
Continue on Poland Spring Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Poland Spring Road
6
Continue on Poland Spring Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Poland Spring Road
7
Turn left onto US 202; ME 4
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Washington Street
8
Merge onto US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Minot Avenue
9
Arrive at destination
US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.37 one way
$4.73 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.60 | $5.21 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.81 | $5.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Night in Auburn on Thursday
Local time
11:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
23m 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 Poland, ME to Auburn, ME covers 14.7 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Washington Street, Maine Street, Spring Water Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.3 miles from Poland, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.37 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 Poland, ME to Auburn, ME is easy. At 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ME 26 / Maine Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles (US 202; ME 4 / Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.2 miles (US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100 / Minot Avenue): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Poland, ME to Auburn, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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