Trip from Wells Beach Station, ME to Auburn, ME

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

1h 12m

Distance

61.5 mi

99 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min

4 AM

1h 6m ★

6 AM

1h 12m

8 AM

1h 24m

10 AM

1h 16m

12 PM

1h 15m

3 PM

1h 17m

5 PM

1h 23m

8 PM

1h 9m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Wells Beach Station, ME to Auburn, ME covers 61.5 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Maine Turnpike, Washington Street, Sanford Road 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 $9.90 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 61.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 12m highway drive covering 61.5 miles, with most of the trip on Maine Turnpike and Washington Street. 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 11 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 Washington Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in.

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 61.5 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 26 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4

1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

4

1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

6

26 mi into trip | ~30m 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

4

48.4 mi into trip | ~55m in | I 95 / Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Maine Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5

56.5 mi into trip | ~1h 4m 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 Wells Beach Station, ME to Auburn, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Augusta along the way.

Augusta

26 mi in | ~30m | via I 95

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Maine Turnpike	54.7 mi	1h
Washington Street	4.2 mi	6m
Sanford Road	0.9 mi	2m
Minot Avenue	0.5 mi	<1m
Depot Road	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Maine Turnpike — 54.7 mi, about 1h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wells Beach Station, ME and Auburn, ME.

1

Start on Depot Road

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Depot Road

2

Turn right onto ME 109; ME 9

0.9 mi · 2 min · Sanford Road

3

Take the ramp

271 ft · 6 sec

4

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min

5

Merge onto I 95

24 mi · 25 min · Maine Turnpike

6

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95

22 mi · 25 min · Maine Turnpike

Toward I 95 North: Lewiston, Augusta

7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95

8.1 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn

9

At end of road, turn left onto US 202; ME 4

4.2 mi · 6 min · Washington Street

10

Merge onto US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100

0.5 mi · 35 sec · Minot Avenue

11

Arrive at destination

US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 30.8 mi from Wells Beach Station, ME · 35m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Gray, ME

31 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

Biddeford, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

South Portland Gardens, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.8 miles from Wells Beach Station, 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

$9.90 one way

$19.80 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$10.89	$21.79
premium	$4.86	$11.78	$23.55
diesel	$5.61	$13.58	$27.16

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.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Tolls

$3

Total

$13

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	18.5	$6.46	$2.95
Efficient EV	15.4	$5.38	$2.46
EV Truck/SUV	24.6	$8.61	$3.94

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Wells Beach Station, ME

Late night in Wells Beach Station on Friday

Local time

2:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

27°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Auburn, ME

Late night in Auburn on Friday

Local time

2:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

SE 5 mph 24% chance Live forecast

35°F

Gray, ME

31 mi in

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

31 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 12m 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 Wells Beach Station, ME to Auburn, ME covers 61.5 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Maine Turnpike, Washington Street, Sanford Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 30.8 miles from Wells Beach Station, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.90 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.