The drive from Rockport, ME to Auburn, ME covers 68.4 miles and takes about 1h 36m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maine Turnpike, Rockland Road, Heald Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.6 miles on Maine Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.01 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
34.2 miles from Rockport, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 51m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 68.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Rockport, ME to Auburn, ME covers 68.4 miles and takes about 1h 36m, 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 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Maine Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 20.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Ship Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.4 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Ship Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Pascal Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 39.4 miles (ME 9; ME 27; ME 126 / Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|Ship Street
Turn right onto Ship Street
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Pascal Avenue
Turn left onto Pascal Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
39.4 mi into trip|~1h in|ME 9; ME 27; ME 126 / Bridge Street
Turn left onto ME 9; ME 27; ME 126 / Bridge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
43.5 mi into trip|~1h 7m in
Take the ramp toward I-95
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Exit 102
Toward I-95
5
64.5 mi into trip|~1h 30m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Maine Turnpike
20.6 mi
22m
Rockland Road
8.4 mi
11m
Heald Highway
6.9 mi
9m
Augusta Road
5 mi
7m
Augusta-Rockland Road
4.1 mi
6m
Togus Road
3.7 mi
6m
Rockland Street
3.1 mi
4m
West Street
3 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 20.6 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockport, ME and Auburn, ME.
1
Start on this road
69 ft·6 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto Ship Street
137 ft·11 sec·Ship Street
3
Turn left onto Pascal Avenue
339 ft·10 sec·Pascal Avenue
4
Turn right onto West Street
3.0 mi·5 min·West Street
5
Turn right onto ME 17
3.1 mi·4 min·Rockland Street
6
Continue on ME 17
1.9 mi·3 min·Main Street
7
Continue on ME 17
6.9 mi·9 min·Heald Highway
8
Continue on ME 17
2.2 mi·3 min·Rockland Road
9
Continue on ME 17
3.5 mi·4 min·Augusta Road
10
Continue on ME 17
6.2 mi·8 min·Rockland Road
11
Continue on ME 17; ME 32
4.1 mi·6 min·Augusta-Rockland Road
12
Continue on ME 17
0.9 mi·1 min·Augusta Road
13
Continue on ME 17
1.1 mi·1 min·Eastern Avenue
14
Continue on ME 17
0.6 mi·59 sec·Augusta Road
15
Turn left onto ME 226
3.7 mi·6 min·Togus Road
16
Continue on ME 226
1.7 mi·3 min·Windsor Street
17
Turn right onto ME 27; ME 126
0.2 mi·35 sec·Water Street
18
Turn left onto ME 9; ME 27; ME 126
0.5 mi·44 sec·Bridge Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
19
Turn right onto Water Street
0.9 mi·1 min·Water Street
20
Continue on Central Street
0.2 mi·15 sec·Central Street
21
Continue on Lewiston Road
0.2 mi·21 sec·Lewiston Road
22
Continue on Cobbossee Avenue
0.6 mi·49 sec·Cobbossee Avenue
23
Continue on Lewiston Road
1.4 mi·2 min·Lewiston Road
24
Enter roundabout onto ME 9; ME 126
120 ft·2 sec·Lewiston Road
25
Continue on ME 9; ME 126
0.4 mi·38 sec·Lewiston Road
26
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 102Toward I-95
27
Merge onto I 95
1.1 mi·1 min·Maine Turnpike
28
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
20 mi·20 min·Maine Turnpike
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
30
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·16 sec
31
Turn straight onto Alfred A Plourde Parkway
0.2 mi·16 sec·Alfred A Plourde Parkway
32
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·30 sec
33
Merge onto ME 196
2.5 mi·3 min·Lisbon Street
34
Turn left onto US 202
0.3 mi·23 sec·Main Street
35
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.4 mi·39 sec·Court Street
36
Turn left onto US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
0.1 mi·42 sec·Minot Avenue
37
Continue on US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
456 ft·5 sec·Minot Avenue
38
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 34.2 miles from Rockport, ME, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.6 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 15 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.2 miles or 51m 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 22m
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 Rockport, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Rockport, ME
This is one driving day of about 68.4 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Rockport, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Maine Turnpike for about 20.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.2 mi from Rockport, ME
· 51m 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...
17 mi from route
~43 min detour
Free
near mile 25.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.01 one way
$22.02 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg24 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$12.12
$24.23
premium
$4.86
$13.10
$26.20
diesel
$5.61
$15.10
$30.20
Estimated Tolls: $1.23
Maine Turnpike
(20.6 mi)$1.23
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20.5
0
$7.18
$3.28
Efficient EV
17.1
0
$5.99
$2.74
EV Truck/SUV
27.4
0
$9.58
$4.38
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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 15, 2026
Origin
Rockport, ME
Afternoon
in Rockport on Saturday
Local time
1:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Auburn, ME
Afternoon
in Auburn on Saturday
Local time
1:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Chelsea, ME
34 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
11 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 36m 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 Rockport, ME to Auburn, ME covers 68.4 miles and takes about 1h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, Rockland Road, Heald Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.2 miles from Rockport, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.01 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.4 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Ship Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Pascal Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 39.4 miles (ME 9; ME 27; ME 126 / Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Rockport, ME to Auburn, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Frances Perkins National Monument.
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.
