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Auburn, ME Road Trips

With 20 routes heading out and 14 heading in, Auburn, ME works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 66 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Auburn, ME spread mainly east and north, covering a wide geographic range.

city in Maine, USA

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Trip Routes

34

Longest Drive

308.3 mi

Madawaska, ME

Quickest Drive

31m

Manchester, ME

Plan Around Auburn, ME

Trips from Auburn, ME

Driving from Auburn, ME

On average, trips departing from Auburn, ME run 66 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 24m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 278 miles (5h 22m), while the shortest is just 25 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Auburn, ME are Caribou, ME (278.4 mi, 5h 22m), Brownville, ME (125 mi, 2h 40m), Charleston, ME (107.9 mi, 2h 17m), Guilford, ME (106.8 mi, 2h 9m), and Belfast, ME (76.3 mi, 1h 36m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 66-mile drive from Auburn, ME, expect to burn about 2.6 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 20 mapped routes leaving Auburn, ME and 14 routes heading into Auburn, ME, covering 34 total connections. Distances range from 25 to 278 miles.

The longest mapped route from Auburn, ME covers 278 miles and takes approximately 5h 22m. Shorter options start at just 25 miles.

The average route from Auburn, ME runs about 66 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 24m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Auburn, ME include Caribou, ME, Brownville, ME, Charleston, ME and Guilford, ME. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Auburn, ME by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

24,294

Median Income

$66,552

Median Home Value

$254,600

Median Age

40.7

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

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