Auburn, ME Road Trips
With 4 routes heading out and 1 heading in, Auburn, ME works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 58 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Auburn, ME spread mainly south and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
308.3 mi
Madawaska, ME
Quickest Drive
1h 9m
Cornish, ME
Plan Around Auburn, ME
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Auburn, ME is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Auburn, ME
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Auburn, ME
Driving from Auburn, ME
On average, trips departing from Auburn, ME run 58 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 19m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 82 miles (1h 37m), while the shortest is just 47 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Auburn, ME are Kittery Point, ME (81.6 mi, 1h 37m), Dayton, ME (52.9 mi, 1h 12m), Hiram, ME (51.4 mi, 1h 19m), and Cornish, ME (47.2 mi, 1h 9m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 58-mile drive from Auburn, ME, expect to burn about 2.3 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. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Auburn, ME and 1 routes heading into Auburn, ME, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 47 to 82 miles.
The longest mapped route from Auburn, ME covers 82 miles and takes approximately 1h 37m. Shorter options start at just 47 miles.
The average route from Auburn, ME runs about 58 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 19m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Auburn, ME include Kittery Point, ME, Dayton, ME, Hiram, ME and Cornish, 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.
Notable People from Auburn, ME
A sampling of people born in Auburn, ME.
Elmer Drew Merrill
1876–1956
U.S. botanist (1876–1956)
George S. Hammond
1921–2005
American chemist (1921–2005)
Lenny Breau
1941–1984
Canadian-American guitarist (1941–1984)
George P. Merrill
1854–1929
American geologist and scientific writer (1854–1929)
John Bower
1940–2017
US Nordic combined skier
Robert Luce
1862–1946
American politician from Massachusetts (1862-1946)
Luke Robinson
1985
American professional wrestler
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Auburn, ME.
Auburn Public Library
library in Auburn, Maine
Androscoggin County Courthouse and Jail
Historic building in Auburn, Maine
City data from Wikidata (Q758545), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Auburn, ME
Lewiston-Auburn is a city in Androscoggin County, in the central Maine region of Maine. The Androscoggin River divides the city into two separate municipalities: the east bank is Lewiston, with a population of about 39,000 (2016), and the west bank is Auburn, with about 23,000 people (2016). They are known locally as the "Twin Cities" or "L–A".
1 Androscoggin Historical Society & Museum. 2 Bates College, 23 Campus Av, ☏ +1 207-786-6000. Museum of Arts and Olin Arts center may provide some diversions. 3 Museum L-A, 35 Canal St, ☏ +1 207-517-9424. (updated Oct 2019)
Lost Valley, 200 Lost Valley Rd, ☏ +1 207 784-1561, [email protected]. Ski resort. Franco Center, 46 Cedar St, ☏ +1 207-783-1585 (admin), +1 207-689-2000 (box office), fax: +1 207-689-2355. Performing arts and museum in old St. Mary's church. 1 Great Falls Balloon Festival, Simard-Payne Memorial Park and Festival Park. Annual hot air balloon festival; one of the largest tourist draws to the area. Normally the 3rd weekend in August. Switzerland Road. It's one of the more hidden pleasures of living in Lewiston. Switzerland Road is between the local fire station and a local furniture store and across from Harley Davidson's. Walking down this road is a quiet delight. Switzerland is a dead end road, approximately one mile in length. It parallels the Androscoggin River, offering waterfront access (but no swimming) after the initial 100 yards of residences. About halfway down the road is St Peter's Cemetery, which is a local landmark. You can see the cultural heritage of Lewiston in the Quebecois names and Catholic practices in this quiet, beautifully maintained place of rest. Switzerland Road ends in a power plant that uses the water power from the river to provide electricity to Lewiston locals, and while the power plant is not public, it is easily accessible if you call in advance for a tour. The tour is very worthwhile, because they show how water is transformed into electricity. 2 Androscoggin Bank Colisée. A multi-purpose sports Colosseum. (updated Oct 2019)
Fish Bones, 70 Lincoln St, ☏ +1 207-333-3663. Seafood. Governor's Restaurant & Bakery, 1185 Lisbon St, ☏ +1 207-753-0173. Family place. Oh my, try the pie. Mother India, 114 Lisbon St, ☏ +1 207-333-6777. Golden City Chinese food, 20 east Ave, ☏ +1 207-777-7037. Chinese food to eat in or take out. Very authentic Sam's Italian Foods, 268 Main St, ☏ +1 207 782-9145. Davinci's Eatery, 150 Mill St, ☏ +1 207-782-2088. In the old Bates Mill, great lasagna and bread, did that part of the mill over very nicely. Brick oven. North Italian cuisine. (updated Jul 2023) Garden Grille & Bar, 14 Great Falls Plaza (at the Hilton), ☏ +1 207-514-2222. Mac's Grill, 1052 Minot Ave, ☏ +1 207 783-6885. Angus beef and more. 1 The Munroe Inn, 123 Pleasant St, ☏ +1 207 782-4984. Fine dining in a bed and breakfast setting. Margaritas Mexican Restaurant & Watering Hole, 180 Center St, ☏ +1 207 782-6036. 4PM - Various. Great Mexican food; dinner until 10PM on weeknights, 11PM on weekends, lounge open until 1AM. Now opening for lunch at 11:30AM Friday through Sunday.
Gritty McDuff's, 68 Main St., Auburn, ☏ +1 207-376-2739. Daily 11AM-midnight. A Maine brew pub overlooking the Androscoggin River. Great food, micro brews, atmosphere and live entertainment.
1 Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch, 14 Great Falls Plaza, ☏ +1-207-784-4433, fax: +1-207-777-7328. Maine Motel & Cabins, 1101 Maine St., Lewiston, ☏ +1 207-784-7925. They have motel room, but the cabins are so cozy, bring a fan for the summer. Great place if you're taking in the Moxie Festival. Nice young couple run it. SureStay by Best Western Lewiston, 516 Pleasant St., Lewiston, ☏ +1 207-705-2040, fax: +1 207 783-5270. 2 Ramada Conference Center Lewiston/Auburn, 490 Pleasant St., Lewiston, ☏ +1 207-784-2331. Super 8 Motel Lewiston/Auburn, 1440 Lisbon St., Lewiston, ☏ +1 207-784-8882.
I-95: Maine Turnpike (Interstate 95), Exits 75-80. 1 Greyhound, 111 Bates St, ☏ +1 207-782-0311. Portland International Jetport (Portland), ☏ +1 207-878-6757. 2 Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport (LEW IATA), 80 Airport Dr, ☏ +1 207-786-0631. Shuttle companies serve Lewiston: Maine Limousine Service, ☏ +1 207-883-0222, toll-free: +1 800-646-0068.
Purple Bus (Citylink), ☏ +1 207 777-4563. M-Sa. 9 routes. Citylink connects Lewiston, Auburn and Lisbon. The downtown shuttle is free. It runs through the downtowns of Lewiston and Auburn. $1.50. (updated May 2019)
Travel tips adapted from Lewiston–Auburn on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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