Origin
Auburn, ME
Late night in Auburn on Sunday
Local time
12:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Auburn, ME to Cornish, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 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
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
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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Trip Overview
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.
Main Roads
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 11.5 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, ME and Cornish, 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
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Maine Turnpike
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 63
Toward US 202, ME 115, ME 4: Grey, New Gloucester
9
Turn left onto US 202; ME 4
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
West Gray Road
10
Continue on ME 115
3.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Tandberg Trail
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on Chadbourne Road
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Chadbourne Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on ME 35
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto ME 25
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Ossipee Trail East
14
Enter roundabout onto ME 25
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
Ossipee Trail West
15
Continue on ME 25
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Ossipee Trail West
16
Continue on ME 25; ME 117
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
ME 5; ME 25
Where to Stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 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.
3
4.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
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
17 mi into trip
|
~19m in
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
Exit 63
Toward US 202, ME 115, ME 4: Grey, New Gloucest...
4
36.8 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
ME 25 / Ossipee Trail West
Enter roundabout onto ME 25 / Ossipee Trail West
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.60 one way
$15.20 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.36 | $16.72 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.04 | $18.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.42 | $20.84 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.69
Maine Turnpike
(11.5 mi)
$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
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Cornish, ME
Late night in Cornish on Sunday
Local time
12:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
2 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
1h 9m 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 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.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.5 mi on Maine Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
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.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
445 ft
192 ft
Total Climb
287 ft
Total Descent
131 ft
Highest Point
445 ft
~43.8 mi in
Elevation Range
253 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Cornish, ME, road signs begin pointing toward New Gloucester along the way.
New Gloucester
17 mi in
|
~19m
Who Is This Route For?
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.5 miles on Maine Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.69 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Cornish, ME before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 4.8 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cornish, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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