Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
56.4 mi
91 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Auburn, ME
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Arundel, ME
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Auburn to Arundel is 56.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 9 minutes via Maine Turnpike and Washington Street, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maine, transitioning from the Northeast region to itself. Expect a straightforward drive with a significant portion on the highway, making for efficient travel. It's a manageable distance for a single day, suitable for those looking for a direct connection between these two points.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 42.4 mi | 46m |
| Washington Street | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Log Cabin Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Portland Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Precourt Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Elm Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Minot Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, ME and Arundel, ME.
Start on US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
Continue on US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
Turn slight left onto US 202; ME 4; ME 100
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 95
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
Take the exit
Continue on Precourt Street
Turn right onto US 1
Continue on US 1
Turn left onto Log Cabin Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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.
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 28.2 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.8 and 52.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward ME 111: Biddeford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn left onto Log Cabin Road
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$7.66 one way
$15.32 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $8.55 | $17.10 |
| premium | $4.15 | $9.21 | $18.43 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $8.33 | $16.65 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.54
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$3
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.92 | $2.71 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.90 | $3.61 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Auburn on Sunday
Local time
6:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Sunny
Destination
Evening in Arundel on Sunday
Local time
6:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
About 75% of this drive is on highways, with the longest stretch of continuous highway travel being 42.4 miles on the Maine Turnpike. After leaving the turnpike, you'll transition to surface roads like Washington Street and Log Cabin Road. Pay attention as you exit the main highway, as the road conditions and speed will change. The initial highway portion likely involves merging and faster speeds before a more local feel emerges.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and Washington Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.8 miles in.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 9m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 13.1 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
349 ft
Total Descent
491 ft
Highest Point
313 ft
~12.1 mi in
Elevation Range
276 ft
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".
Top landmarks
Founded 1915
The Southern Coast is part of Maine. It is coextensive with York County.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 56.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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