The drive from Sullivan, ME to Auburn, ME covers 125.6 miles and takes about 2h 41m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Belfast Augusta Road, Route 1, Acadia Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.6 miles on Belfast Augusta Road.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.22 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
62.8 miles from Sullivan, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 21m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 41m. Total distance: 125.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Sullivan, ME to Auburn, ME covers 125.6 miles and takes about 2h 41m, 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 46 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Belfast Augusta Road is the longest continuous segment at about 17.6 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 around 11.5 miles in near Foster Street.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 125.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.5 miles (Foster Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles (US 1; ME 3 / Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 31.7 miles (US 1; ME 3 / Route 1): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
11.5 mi into trip|~17m in|Foster Street
Turn left onto Foster Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
12.7 mi into trip|~20m in|US 1; ME 3 / Main Street
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; ME 3 / Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
31.7 mi into trip|~41m in|US 1; ME 3 / Route 1
Turn left onto US 1; ME 3 / Route 1
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
50.1 mi into trip|~1h 7m in|ME 3
Keep slight right at fork onto ME 3
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
50.1 mi into trip|~1h 7m in|ME 3 / Belmont Avenue
Merge onto ME 3 / Belmont Avenue
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Belfast Augusta Road
17.6 mi
21m
Route 1
15.2 mi
18m
Acadia Highway
13.4 mi
15m
US 202
12.8 mi
14m
US Highway 1
11.3 mi
17m
North Belfast Avenue
9.1 mi
13m
Bucksport Road
8.5 mi
9m
Route 202
6.6 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
Belfast Augusta Road
— 17.6 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sullivan, ME and Auburn, ME.
1
Start on ME 200
48 ft·2 sec·Bert Gray Road
2
Turn right onto US 1
10 mi·14 min·US Highway 1
3
Continue on US 1
1.1 mi·1 min·Downeast Highway
4
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; ME 3
459 ft·11 sec·Downeast Highway
5
Continue on US 1; ME 3
0.2 mi·35 sec·High Street
6
Turn left onto Foster Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Foster Street
Use the left lane.
7
At end of road, turn right onto ME 230
0.7 mi·1 min·Water Street
8
Turn left onto US 1; ME 3
0.2 mi·10 sec·West Main Street
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; ME 3
278 ft·3 sec·Main Street
10
Continue on US 1; ME 3
8.5 mi·9 min·Bucksport Road
11
Continue on US 1; ME 3
9.4 mi·10 min·Acadia Highway
12
Continue on US 1; ME 3; ME 15
1.0 mi·1 min·Route 1
13
Continue on US 1; ME 3; ME 15
135 ft·9 sec·Main Street
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto US 1; ME 3
0.1 mi·16 sec·Route 1
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on US 1; ME 3
1.2 mi·2 min·US Highway 1
16
Continue on US 1; ME 3
13 mi·15 min·Route 1
17
Continue on US 1; ME 3
2.7 mi·4 min·Searsport Avenue
18
Continue on US 1; ME 3
0.7 mi·1 min·Route 1
19
Take the exit onto ME 3
0.3 mi·38 sec·ME 3
20
Keep slight right at fork onto ME 3
373 ft·12 sec·ME 3
21
Merge onto ME 3
3.9 mi·4 min·Belmont Avenue
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on ME 3
4.8 mi·5 min·Augusta Road
23
Continue on ME 3
3.4 mi·3 min·Belfast Augusta Road East
24
Continue on ME 3
4.0 mi·4 min·Acadia Highway
25
Continue on ME 3
18 mi·21 min·Belfast Augusta Road
Use the straight lane.
26
Continue on US 202; ME 3; ME 9
0.2 mi·16 sec·Belfast Road
27
Continue on US 202; ME 3; ME 9
8.1 mi·11 min·North Belfast Avenue
28
Turn left onto US 202; ME 9
1.0 mi·1 min·North Belfast Avenue
Use the left lane.
29
At end of road, turn left onto US 201; US 202; ME 9; ME 100
0.6 mi·52 sec·Bangor Street
30
Enter roundabout onto US 201; US 202; ME 17; ME 100
159 ft·3 sec·Memorial Drive
31
Continue on US 201; US 202; ME 17; ME 100
0.7 mi·1 min·Memorial Drive
32
Enter roundabout onto US 201; ME 27
401 ft·7 sec·State Street
33
Continue on US 201; ME 27
0.2 mi·19 sec·State Street
34
Turn right onto Capitol Street
0.8 mi·1 min·Capitol Street
35
Turn straight onto Armory Street
0.2 mi·20 sec·Armory Street
36
Turn left onto US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 100
3.7 mi·4 min·Western Avenue
37
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
13 mi·14 min·US 202; ME 11; ME 100
Use the straight lane.
38
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.9 mi·1 min·US Route 202
39
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
2.7 mi·3 min·Route 202
40
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.6 mi·42 sec·US Route 202
41
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
3.8 mi·4 min·Route 202
42
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
4.9 mi·5 min·Main Street
43
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.4 mi·39 sec·Court Street
44
Turn left onto US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
0.1 mi·42 sec·Minot Avenue
45
Continue on US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
456 ft·5 sec·Minot Avenue
46
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 62.8 miles from Sullivan, ME, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.6 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 28 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.8 miles or 1h 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 14m
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 Sullivan, 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 Sullivan, ME
This is one driving day of about 125.6 miles and 2h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Sullivan, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Belfast Augusta Road for about 17.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.8 mi from Sullivan, ME
· 1h 21m 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.
Acadia National Park
National Park
Acadia National Park protects the natural beauty of the highest rocky headlands along the Atlantic coastline of the United States, an abundance of habitats, and a rich cultural heritage. At 4 million...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
$6
Park Closure: Carriage Roads open to pedestrians only
Park Closure: Cadillac Summit Road Closed for Construction
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...
24 mi from route
~60 min detour
Free
near mile 90.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.22 one way
$40.44 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg44 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$22.25
$44.49
premium
$4.86
$24.05
$48.10
diesel
$5.61
$27.73
$55.46
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
37.7
0
$13.19
$6.03
Efficient EV
31.4
0
$10.99
$5.02
EV Truck/SUV
50.2
0
$17.58
$8.04
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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 18, 2026
Origin
Sullivan, ME
Late night
in Sullivan on Saturday
Local time
5:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog
NE 7 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Auburn, ME
Late night
in Auburn on Saturday
Local time
5:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Mostly Clear
NE 0 to 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
45°F
Washington, ME
63 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
2 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 41m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Sullivan, ME to Auburn, ME covers 125.6 miles and takes about 2h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Belfast Augusta Road, Route 1, Acadia Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62.8 miles from Sullivan, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.22 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 125.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.5 miles (Foster Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles (US 1; ME 3 / Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 31.7 miles (US 1; ME 3 / Route 1): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Sullivan, ME to Auburn, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Acadia National Park and 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.
