Origin
Readfield, ME
Afternoon in Readfield on Saturday
Local time
2:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Readfield, 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
39m
Distance
26.9 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Readfield, ME
Yassir Abbas
Auburn, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from Readfield, ME to Auburn, ME covers 26.9 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Readfield Road, Route 133, Lake Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Readfield Road | — | — |
| Route 133 | — | — |
| Lake Street | — | — |
| US 202 | — | — |
| Route 202 | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Court Street | — | — |
| Minot Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Readfield Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Readfield, ME and Auburn, ME.
1
Start on Winthrop Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Winthrop Road
2
Continue on Readfield Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Readfield Road
3
Turn slight left onto Route 133
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 133
4
Continue on Lake Street
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Lake Street
5
Continue on Route 133
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Route 133
6
Merge slight left onto US 202
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
US 202
7
Continue on US Route 202
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US Route 202
8
Continue on Route 202
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 202
9
Continue on US Route 202
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
US Route 202
10
Continue on Route 202
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Route 202
11
Continue on Main Street
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
12
Continue on Court Street
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Court Street
13
Turn left onto Minot Avenue
0.1 mi
·
42 sec
·
Minot Avenue
14
Continue on Minot Avenue
456 ft
·
6 sec
·
Minot Avenue
15
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.33 one way
$8.66 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.76 | $9.53 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.15 | $10.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.82 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Auburn, ME
Afternoon in Auburn on Saturday
Local time
2:40 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
15 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
39m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
26.9 mi in 39m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Readfield Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Readfield, ME to Auburn, ME is easy. At 39m 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 Readfield, ME to Auburn, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 26.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ME can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Readfield, ME to Auburn, ME is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Auburn, ME before heading back.
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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