Origin
South Berwick, ME
Afternoon in South Berwick on Thursday
Local time
3:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Berwick, ME to Auburn, ME
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 32m
Distance
74.2 mi
119 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 26m
★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Berwick, ME
Simeon Mirkov
Auburn, ME
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Trip Overview
The drive from South Berwick, ME to Auburn, ME covers 74.2 miles and takes about 1h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maine Turnpike, North Berwick Road, Washington Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.7 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.95 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
37.1 miles from South Berwick, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 32m. Total distance: 74.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 32m highway drive covering 74.2 miles, with most of the trip on Maine Turnpike and North Berwick Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 54.7 miles on Maine Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 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 54.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and North Berwick Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ME 236 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 74.2 miles you will encounter 11 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 (ME 236 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.2 miles (ME 109; ME 9 / Sanford Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.8 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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ME 236 / Main Street
Turn right onto ME 236 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
13.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
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ME 109; ME 9 / Sanford Road
At end of road, turn right onto ME 109; ME 9 / Sanford Road
Navigation decision point
4
13.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
6
38.7 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Maine Turnpike toward I 95 North: Lewiston, Augusta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North: Lewiston, Augusta
5
69.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
Take the exit toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from South Berwick, ME to Auburn, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Augusta along the way.
Augusta
38.7 mi in
|
~50m
|
via I 95
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 54.7 mi | 1h |
| North Berwick Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Washington Street | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Portland Street | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Elm Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Wells Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Sanford Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Minot Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 54.7 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Berwick, ME and Auburn, ME.
1
Start on Scotts Court
228 ft
·
12 sec
·
Scotts Court
2
Turn right onto ME 236
194 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn sharp left onto ME 4
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Portland Street
4
Continue on ME 4
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Elm Street
5
Turn slight right onto ME 9
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Wells Street
6
Continue on ME 9
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
North Berwick Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto ME 109; ME 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Sanford Road
8
Turn left
305 ft
·
9 sec
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
10
Merge onto I 95
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Maine Turnpike
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Maine Turnpike
Toward I 95 North: Lewiston, Augusta
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
8.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Maine Turnpike
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn
14
At end of road, turn left onto US 202; ME 4
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Washington Street
15
Merge onto US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Minot Avenue
16
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 37.1 miles from South Berwick, ME, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.7 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 16 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.1 miles or 49m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Auburn, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving South Berwick, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from South Berwick, ME
This is one driving day of about 74.2 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from South Berwick, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Maine Turnpike for about 54.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.1 mi from South Berwick, ME · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.1 miles from South Berwick, 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
$11.95 one way
$23.89 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $13.14 | $26.29 |
| premium | $4.86 | $14.21 | $28.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.38 | $32.76 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.28
Maine Turnpike
(54.7 mi)
$3.28
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
$12
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.79 | $3.56 |
| Efficient EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.49 | $2.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.7 | 0 | $10.39 | $4.75 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Afternoon in Auburn on Thursday
Local time
3:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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
1h 32m 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 South Berwick, ME to Auburn, ME covers 74.2 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maine Turnpike, North Berwick Road, Washington Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.1 miles from South Berwick, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.95 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 74.2 miles you will encounter 11 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 (ME 236 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.2 miles (ME 109; ME 9 / Sanford Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.8 miles: Navigation decision point.
On the drive from South Berwick, ME to Auburn, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Augusta along the way.
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