Road Trips from Auburn, ME
Auburn is your launchpad for a variety of day trips, from quick hops to coastal towns to longer drives into Maine's interior. You've got options ranging from under an hour to over five hours, with most routes falling into the one to two-hour window. Many of these drives feature a mix of highway and surface roads, offering a varied driving experience. While not all routes pass directly through parks, several are near significant natural areas like the Frances Perkins National Monument, making it easy to incorporate a stop.
Total Routes
22
Shortest
0.5h
With Parks Nearby
12
Under 2 hours
18 total in this range
Belfast, ME
1h 36m76.3 mi one way
This 76-mile drive to Belfast offers a 1.6-hour mixed route with a high drive score of 9. It’s a solid option if you're looking for a longer day trip without committing to an overnight stay.
Berwick, ME
1h 35m75.6 mi one way
For a 76-mile, 1.6-hour trip, Berwick provides a highway-focused drive with a score of 8. This route is notable for having parks directly on the way.
Damariscotta, ME
1h 11m46.2 mi one way
At 46 miles and 1.2 hours, Damariscotta is a shorter option with a mixed highway and surface drive score of 8. It stands out for having the Frances Perkins National Monument nearby.
Yarmouth, ME
41m28.6 mi one way
Readfield, ME
34m26.5 mi one way
Full-day getaway
Guilford, ME
2h 9m106.8 mi one way
This 106.8-mile, 2.2-hour drive to Guilford is a mostly highway route with a top drive score of 9. It's a good choice for a longer excursion and includes proximity to the Frances Perkins National Monument.
Charleston, ME
2h 17m107.9 mi one way
Charleston is a longer haul at 107.9 miles and 2.3 hours. This highway-focused drive scores a 9 and is another option with the Frances Perkins National Monument in its vicinity.
Brownville, ME
2h 40m125 mi one way
At 125 miles and 2.7 hours, Brownville offers the longest drive among the shorter options. It's a highway-focused route with a drive score of 9 and proximity to the Frances Perkins National Monument.
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Guilford, ME
2h 9m106.8 mi one way
Charleston, ME
2h 17m107.9 mi one way
Brownville, ME
2h 40m125 mi one way
Belfast, ME
1h 36m76.3 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring drives can leverage the proximity to Frances Perkins National Monument, offering accessible outdoor stops as conditions improve.
Summer
Summer is ideal for longer drives like the one to Caribou, with access to Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument.
Fall
Fall colors would be most prominent on the longer routes heading north, like to Guilford or Brownville, with mixed terrain offering varied views.
Winter
Winter road conditions on the highway-focused routes like the one to Gardiner or Berwick would be the most predictable for shorter trips.
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