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Trip from Auburn, ME to Anson, ME

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 30m

Distance

67.9 mi

109 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 24m ★
6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 34m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 44m
8 PM
1h 27m

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

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city in Maine, USA

Auburn, ME

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town in Somerset County, Maine, United States

Anson, ME

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Trip Overview

Auburn to Anson is 67.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 30 minutes via Auburn Road, Mercer Road, and Federal Road, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within Maine, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local driving experience with frequent turns, making it feel more like navigating through communities than a straightforward highway cruise. With no designated stops, this route is best suited for a quick, direct journey, offering flexibility for when you decide to depart.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

34 miles from Auburn, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Auburn Road 12.7 mi 14m
Mercer Road 12.5 mi 14m
Federal Road 9.5 mi 10m
Franklin Road 7.1 mi 12m
Old Point Avenue 4 mi 6m
Farmington Falls Road 3.9 mi 4m
Center Street 2.9 mi 3m
Turner Road 2.9 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Auburn Road — 12.7 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, ME and Anson, ME.

1

Start on US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100

40 ft · 2 sec · Minot Avenue
2

Continue on ME 4

0.4 mi · 30 sec · Union Street Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Merge onto ME 4

2.9 mi · 3 min · Center Street
Use the straight lane.
4

Continue on ME 4

2.9 mi · 3 min · Turner Road
5

Continue on ME 4

13 mi · 14 min · Auburn Road
6

Continue on ME 4

9.5 mi · 10 min · Federal Road
7

Continue on ME 4

510 ft · 9 sec · Bridge Street
8

At end of road, turn right onto ME 17

198 ft · 3 sec · Main Street
9

Turn left onto Church Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Church Street
10

Continue on ME 133

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Pleasant Street
11

Continue on Franklin Road

7.1 mi · 12 min · Franklin Road
12

Turn right onto ME 156

1.5 mi · 2 min · Chesterville Road
13

Continue on ME 156

0.5 mi · 55 sec · Wilton Road
14

Continue on ME 156

0.7 mi · 1 min · Route 156
15

Continue on ME 156

0.9 mi · 1 min · North Chesterville Road
16

Continue on ME 156

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Wilton Road
17

Turn left onto Chesterville Road

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Chesterville Road
18

Turn right onto ME 156

2.7 mi · 4 min · Lucy Knowles Road
19

Turn left onto ME 41

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Vienna Road
20

Turn right onto Philbrick Street

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Philbrick Street
21

At end of road, turn right onto US 2; ME 27

3.9 mi · 4 min · Farmington Falls Road
22

Continue on US 2; ME 27; ME 134

13 mi · 14 min · Mercer Road
23

Turn sharp left onto US 201A

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Bridge Street
24

Continue on US 201A

0.4 mi · 34 sec · New Madison Road
25

Continue on US 201A

2.2 mi · 3 min · Madison Road
26

Continue on US 201A

0.6 mi · 56 sec · New Madison Road
27

Continue on US 201A; ME 8

4.0 mi · 6 min · Old Point Avenue
28

Continue on US 201A

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Madison Road
29

Turn left onto US 201A

0.5 mi · 49 sec · Main Street
30

At end of road, turn left onto Main Street

354 ft · 7 sec · Main Street
31

Arrive at destination

Main Street

Trip Plan

Given the short 1 hour 30 minute duration, this is a perfect same-day trip, offering the advantage of flexibility in your departure time. You can easily leave in the morning and arrive with plenty of daylight, or plan a later departure. Since there are no recommended stops, plan to fuel up before you leave Auburn, as the $11 fuel cost suggests a relatively direct and efficient journey. Keep an eye on your GPS or map, as the 'turn-heavy' profile means you'll be making frequent adjustments on roads like Auburn Road, Mercer Road, and Federal Road.

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 34 miles from Auburn, ME, or about 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12.7 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 15 miles or 17m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 34 miles or 42m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 16m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Anson, ME than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Auburn, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Auburn, ME

This is one driving day of about 67.9 miles and 1h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Auburn, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Auburn Road for about 12.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Livermore Falls, ME

34 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

Turner, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jay, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34 miles from Auburn, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Orchid Lewiston

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lewiston, Maine

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+12077530389

Visit website

The Heritage Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lewiston, Maine

0.8 mi

La Fleurs Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Jay, Maine

1.8 mi

Orchid Lewiston

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Lewiston, Maine

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+12077530389

Visit website

The Heritage Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Lewiston, Maine

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+12075137005

La Fleurs Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 29.1

Jay, Maine

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12078972117

Visit website

Thatcher's Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Auburn, Maine

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+12077822135

Visit website

Governor's Restaurant & Bakery

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Lewiston, Maine

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12077530173

Visit website

FunZ Trampoline Park

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Lewiston, Maine

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+12077833888

Visit website

Western Maine Play Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 34

Wilton, Maine

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12076453555

Visit website

Kineowatha Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 34

Wilton, Maine

Hours: 8 am–8:30 pm

+12076454825

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 67.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.4 mi into trip | ~0m in | ME 4 / Center Street

Merge onto ME 4 / Center Street

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
28.5 mi into trip | ~32m in | ME 17 / Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto ME 17 / Main Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

4
36.2 mi into trip | ~46m in | ME 156 / Chesterville Road

Turn right onto ME 156 / Chesterville Road

Navigation decision point

5
59.7 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in | US 201A / Bridge Street

Turn sharp left onto US 201A / Bridge Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

5
67.9 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in | Main Street

At end of road, turn left onto Main Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.93 one way

$21.86 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $12.03 $24.05
premium $4.86 $13.00 $26.01
diesel $5.61 $14.99 $29.98

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.4 0 $7.13 $3.26
Efficient EV 17 0 $5.94 $2.72
EV Truck/SUV 27.2 0 $9.51 $4.35

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (67% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Auburn, ME

Late night in Auburn on Sunday

Local time

12:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Anson, ME

Late night in Anson on Sunday

Local time

12:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

34°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

16 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

1h 30m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with a 100% highway share meaning you'll be on main roads but not necessarily interstate highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.7 miles on Auburn Road. As you progress, the road will likely transition through various local segments, indicated by the mention of Mercer Road and Federal Road, suggesting a need for attention to navigation rather than sustained high-speed travel. Expect a driving experience that requires consistent awareness of turns and changes in road names.

Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.7 mi on Auburn Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near ME 4 / Center Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 30m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (ME 4 / Center Street): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.5 miles (ME 17 / Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 36.2 miles (ME 156 / Chesterville Road): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 67.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 12.7 miles on Auburn Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ME can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (ME 4 / Center Street): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.5 miles (ME 17 / Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 36.2 miles (ME 156 / Chesterville Road): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Anson, ME before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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