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Trip from Auburn, ME to Berwick, ME

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 35m

Distance

75.6 mi

122 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 28m ★
6 AM
1h 36m
8 AM
1h 50m
10 AM
1h 41m
12 PM
1h 39m
3 PM
1h 41m
5 PM
1h 49m
8 PM
1h 31m

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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Downtown Berwick, ME, ME

Berwick, ME

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Trip Overview

Auburn, ME to Berwick, ME is 75.6 miles and takes about 1h 35m via Maine Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maine, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive, primarily focused on highway travel, making it a convenient option for a quick journey between these two points. If you're looking for an efficient way to get from Auburn to Berwick with minimal fuss, this route fits the bill.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

37.8 miles from Auburn, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Maine Turnpike 54.6 mi 59m
North Berwick Road 5.2 mi 7m
School Street 4.4 mi 7m
Washington Street 4.1 mi 5m
Somersworth Road 2.6 mi 4m
Wells Street 1.5 mi 3m
Minot Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Sanford Road 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Maine Turnpike — 54.6 mi, about 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

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

40 ft · 7 sec · Minot Avenue
2

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

0.7 mi · 59 sec · Minot Avenue
3

Turn slight left onto US 202; ME 4; ME 100

4.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Street
4

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
5

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
6

Merge onto I 95

7.7 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95

47 mi · 51 min · Maine Turnpike
8

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 19 Toward ME 9, ME 109: Wells, Sanford
9

Turn right onto ME 109; ME 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · Sanford Road
10

Turn left onto North Berwick Road

5.2 mi · 7 min · North Berwick Road
11

Continue on ME 9

1.5 mi · 3 min · Wells Street
12

At end of road, turn left onto ME 9; ME 4

0.5 mi · 1 min · Elm Street
13

Turn right onto ME 9

2.2 mi · 3 min · Somersworth Road
14

Continue on ME 9

3.9 mi · 6 min · School Street
15

Continue on ME 9

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Somersworth Road
16

Continue on ME 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · School Street
17

Turn right onto Wilson Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Wilson Street
18

Turn left onto Sullivan Street

0.1 mi · 33 sec · Sullivan Street
19

At end of road, turn left onto Rochester Street

474 ft · 18 sec · Rochester Street
20

Arrive at destination

Rochester Street

Trip Plan

Given the short duration of 1 hour and 35 minutes, this trip is easily completed in a single day, offering flexibility for your departure time. You can comfortably leave Auburn at your leisure, knowing you'll arrive in Berwick with plenty of daylight remaining. With a fuel cost estimated at $12, keeping your tank topped up should be straightforward. Since there are no designated stops mentioned, plan for a quick fuel or restroom break if needed, perhaps before you get onto the longest stretch on the Maine Turnpike to ensure a smooth continuation of your drive.

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 37.8 miles from Auburn, ME, or about 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.6 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 17 miles or 20m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 37.8 miles or 43m 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 14m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Berwick, 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 75.6 miles and 1h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Auburn, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Maine Turnpike for about 54.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in York County, Maine, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Biddeford, ME

38 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.

Popular next leg

Biddeford, ME to Berwick, ME

30.5 mi · 47m

Pacing Suggestions

Gray, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

South Portland Gardens, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.8 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop

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

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The Heritage Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lewiston, Maine

0.8 mi

Thatcher's Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Auburn, Maine

1.7 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

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

Nom Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Portland, Maine

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

+12076139332

Visit website

Riverbank Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Westbrook, Maine

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

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

Maine Escape Games

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

South Portland, Maine

Hours: 1–7 pm

+12072746007

Visit website

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

South Portland, Maine

Hours: 4–8 pm

+12078087696

Visit website

Maine Military Museum & Learning Center

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

South Portland, Maine

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+12077678227

Visit website

The Escape Room

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Portland, Maine

Hours: 12–8:15 pm

+12076193775

Visit website

Fuller Farm

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Scarborough, Maine

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+12072891199

Visit website

Maine Day Ventures/ formerly Maine Foodie Tours

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

Portland, Maine

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+12072337485

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 4.9 and 75.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
4.9 mi into trip | ~6m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
13.1 mi into trip | ~15m in | I 95 / Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Maine Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

6
60 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in

Take the exit toward ME 9, ME 109: Wells, Sanford

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 19 Toward ME 9, ME 109: Wells, Sanford
5
75.4 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in | Sullivan Street

Turn left onto Sullivan Street

Navigation decision point

6
75.5 mi into trip | ~1h 35m in | Rochester Street

At end of road, turn left onto Rochester Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.17 one way

$24.34 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $13.39 $26.78
premium $4.86 $14.48 $28.95
diesel $5.61 $16.69 $33.38

Estimated Tolls: $3.27

Maine Turnpike (54.6 mi) $3.27

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Tolls

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.7 0 $7.94 $3.63
Efficient EV 18.9 0 $6.61 $3.02
EV Truck/SUV 30.2 0 $10.58 $4.84

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Auburn, ME

Morning in Auburn on Tuesday

Local time

6:25 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Berwick, ME

Morning in Berwick on Tuesday

Local time

6:25 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 35m 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 is heavily highway-focused, with 72% of the route utilizing major roadways like the Maine Turnpike. You'll experience a significant stretch of uninterrupted driving, with the longest segment covering 54.6 miles on the Maine Turnpike. Expect a consistent pace for the majority of your journey, transitioning to North Berwick Road and School Street as you approach your destination. This profile means you'll spend most of your time on faster, more direct roads.

72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 54.6 mi on Maine Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and North Berwick Road. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.6 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 13.1 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 60 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Auburn, ME to Berwick, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Sanford along the way.

Sanford

60 mi in | ~1h 7m

About the Cities

Starting in Auburn, ME

Full guide →

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".

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 35m. Total distance: 75.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 54.6 miles on Maine Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $3.27 in tolls one way, starting with Maine Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

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 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 13.1 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 60 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Berwick, 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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