Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
47.2 mi
76 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good 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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Cornish, ME
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If you are looking to travel from Auburn to Cornish, Maine, you are looking at a manageable 47.2-mile trek that takes roughly 1 hour and 9 minutes behind the wheel. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as the distance is short enough to avoid the need for an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via the Maine Turnpike, Ossipee Trail West, and Chadbourne Road. Budgeting about $8 for fuel covers the trip comfortably, making it an economical choice for a quick getaway. Since both towns reside within the Northeast region, you won't experience drastic shifts in climate or terrain, but you will enjoy a straightforward transition between these two Maine communities.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 11.5 mi | 12m |
| Ossipee Trail West | 8.2 mi | 12m |
| Chadbourne Road | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| Ossipee Trail East | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Washington Street | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Tandberg Trail | 3.6 mi | 7m |
| West Gray Road | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, ME and Cornish, 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
Turn left onto US 202; ME 4
Continue on ME 115
Continue on Chadbourne Road
Continue on ME 35
Turn right onto ME 25
Enter roundabout onto ME 25
Continue on ME 25
Continue on ME 25; ME 117
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 23.6 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 36.8 — 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 US 202, ME 115, ME 4: Grey, New Gloucester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Enter roundabout onto ME 25 / Ossipee Trail West
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Regular Gas
$8.34 one way
$16.69 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
| premium | $5.29 | $9.83 | $19.66 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $9.94 | $19.88 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.69
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$1
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.96 | $2.27 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.61 | $3.02 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Afternoon in Auburn on Wednesday
Local time
4:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Cornish on Wednesday
Local time
4:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Sunny
50°F
Standish, ME
24 mi in
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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate grind. With only 24% of the trip spent on highways, the majority of your time is dedicated to local roads that offer a more intimate look at the landscape. The Maine Turnpike provides the longest uninterrupted stretch of the journey at 11.5 miles, allowing for a brief period of steady cruising before you transition back to more technical driving. As you move away from the main highway segments, the character of the road shifts significantly toward winding, localized travel. You will find that this mix keeps the driving experience engaging and requires you to be actively involved with the steering throughout the entire hour-long duration.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.8 miles in.
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 47.2 miles you will encounter 8 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 4.8 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
287 ft
Total Descent
131 ft
Highest Point
445 ft
~43.8 mi in
Elevation Range
253 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Auburn, ME to Cornish, ME, road signs begin pointing toward New Gloucester along the way.
New Gloucester
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
Cuisine: sandwich
Visit websiteCafe
Near the start, right off the route
Lewiston, ME
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-16:00
Visit websiteCafe
Early in the drive, short detour
Gray, ME
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Cuisine: thai
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Lewiston, ME
Cuisine: indian
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Cuisine: mexican
Restaurant
Near the end, short detour
Cornish, ME
Hours: Mo,We,Thu 7-2,Fr,Sa 7-8
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Lewiston, ME
Cuisine: breakfast;bakery
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Viewpoint
Early in the drive, short detour
Park
Near the start, short detour
Attraction
Early in the drive, short detour
Attraction
Early in the drive, short detour
Attraction
Early in the drive, short detour
Attraction
Early in the drive, short detour
Museum
Near the start, right off the route
ME
Visit websiteMemorial
Near the start, right off the route
Museum
Later in the drive, short detour
ME
Visit websiteMemorial
Early in the drive, right off the route
Museum
Near the start, short detour
Lewiston, ME
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00
Visit websiteSchool
Near the end, short detour
Guest_house
Near the start, short detour
Auburn, ME
Hotel
Around the midpoint, short detour
Standish, ME
Motel
Around the midpoint, short detour
Gray, ME
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
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 1794
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: 47.2 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.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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