Origin
Auburn, ME
Late night in Auburn on Sunday
Local time
2:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Auburn, ME to Canton, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
26 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
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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Canton, ME
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion in Maine, the 26-mile trip from Auburn to Canton is a straightforward local journey. You can comfortably complete this drive in about 32 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a one-day outing. Budgeting roughly $4 for fuel will cover your transit, leaving plenty of room in your travel plans for spontaneity. Since the entire route stays within the Northeast region, you will experience a consistent local atmosphere from start to finish. This drive is perfectly suited for a half-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the fatigue of a long-haul haul.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn Road | 12.7 mi | 14m |
| Turner Road | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Turner Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| Center Street | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Canton Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Federal Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Union Street Bypass | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Minot Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Auburn Road
— 12.7 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, ME and Canton, 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
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Federal Road
7
Turn left onto ME 108
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Canton Road
8
Continue on Turner Road
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Turner Road
9
Continue on ME 108
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Turner Street
10
Arrive at destination
ME 108
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 20.1 — 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.
3
20.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
ME 108 / Canton Road
Turn left onto ME 108 / Canton Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.19 one way
$8.37 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.61 | $9.21 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.74 | $11.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.66 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Canton, ME
Late night in Canton on Sunday
Local time
2:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
15 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
32m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy, local experience rather than a high-speed interstate sprint, as this route features zero highway driving. You will spend your time navigating local thoroughfares like Turner Street and Turner Road, which require your full attention behind the wheel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 12.7-mile segment on Auburn Road. Because the path relies entirely on secondary roads, the pace remains steady and technical throughout the duration. It is a practical drive that favors local maneuvering over long-distance cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 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?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near ME 4 / Center Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Auburn, ME to Canton, ME is easy. At 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 20.1 miles (ME 108 / Canton Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 26 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). 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 20.1 miles (ME 108 / Canton Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Canton, 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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