Origin
Auburn, ME
Late night in Auburn on Sunday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Auburn, ME to Belgrade, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
38.6 mi
62 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 46m
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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Belgrade, ME
Boris Hamer
Trip Overview
Auburn to Belgrade is 38.6 miles and takes about 48 minutes via US 202, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Maine, connecting two points in the Northeast region. You'll experience a mixed drive, mostly on familiar local roads, making it a straightforward journey. With its brief duration and low estimated fuel cost, this route is ideal for a quick day trip or an easy leg of a larger adventure, offering a simple transition between towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 202 | 12.8 mi | 14m |
| Route 202 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| Leighton Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Western Avenue | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Civic Center Drive | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Augusta Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Belgrade Road | 2.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 202
— 12.8 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, ME and Belgrade, ME.
1
Start on US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
40 ft
·
4 sec
·
Minot Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Court Street
3
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Route 202
5
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
US Route 202
6
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 202
7
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US Route 202
8
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
13 mi
·
14 min
·
US 202; ME 11; ME 100
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Western Avenue
10
Turn left
416 ft
·
8 sec
11
Turn straight onto Old Winthrop Road
526 ft
·
12 sec
·
Old Winthrop Road
12
Turn left onto Leighton Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Leighton Road
13
At end of road, turn left onto ME 8; ME 11; ME 27
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Civic Center Drive
14
Continue on ME 8; ME 11; ME 27
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Belgrade Road
15
Continue on ME 8; ME 11; ME 27
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Augusta Road
16
Turn left onto Depot Road
156 ft
·
6 sec
·
Depot Road
17
Turn slight right
149 ft
·
10 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 38.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.3 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 38.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 202; ME 11; ME 100 / Court Street
Turn right onto US 202; ME 11; ME 100 / Court Street
Navigation decision point
3
28.7 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
3
28.9 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Leighton Road
Turn left onto Leighton Road
Navigation decision point
4
31.7 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
ME 8; ME 11; ME 27 / Civic Center Drive
At end of road, turn left onto ME 8; ME 11; ME 27 / Civic Center Drive
Navigation decision point
3
38.5 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
Depot Road
Turn left onto Depot Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.21 one way
$12.43 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.84 | $13.67 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.39 | $14.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.52 | $17.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.38 | $1.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.40 | $2.47 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Destination
Belgrade, ME
Late night in Belgrade on Sunday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
35°F
Monmouth, ME
19 mi in
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
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
48m 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 drive offers a mixed experience, with 54% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches like the 12.8 miles on US 202, providing a steady pace before transitioning to more local roads. The route generally feels like a familiar drive through populated areas and smaller communities. Expect a blend of faster sections and more typical town driving as you make your way from Auburn to Belgrade.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.8 mi on US 202.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 202; ME 11; ME 100 / Court Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Auburn, ME to Belgrade, ME is easy. At 48m with 54% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 202; ME 11; ME 100 / Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 28.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 28.9 miles (Leighton Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 38.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.8 miles on US 202. 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: near the start (US 202; ME 11; ME 100 / Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 28.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 28.9 miles (Leighton Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Belgrade, 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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