Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
46.2 mi
74 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
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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Damariscotta, ME
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Auburn to Damariscotta is 46.2 miles and takes about 1h 11m via Route 1, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maine, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It offers a mixed drive experience, suitable for a single-day excursion. Expect a fairly direct journey with a significant portion on a main highway. This route is ideal for a quick trip when you want to get from point A to point B without a lot of fuss.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 1 | 11.3 mi | 15m |
| Lisbon Street | 10.9 mi | 14m |
| ME 24 | 7.9 mi | 11m |
| Lewiston Road | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| Bath Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Route 196 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Canal Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, ME and Damariscotta, ME.
Start on US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
Turn right onto US 202; ME 11; ME 100
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
Turn sharp right onto ME 196
Merge onto ME 196
Continue on ME 196
Continue on ME 196
Continue on ME 196; ME 24
Keep slight left at fork onto ME 24
Continue on US 1
Continue on US 1
Continue on US 1
Continue on US 1; ME 27
Continue on US 1; ME 27
Take the exit onto US 1 BUS
Continue on US 1 BUS
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 23.1 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 0 and 44.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto US 202; ME 11; ME 100 / Court Street
Navigation decision point
Turn sharp right onto ME 196 / Canal Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Merge onto ME 196 / Lisbon Street
Merge point - match speed before joining
Keep slight left at fork onto ME 24 toward US 1 North: Cooks Corner, Bath
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit onto US 1 BUS / Main Street toward US 1 BUS: Pemaquid Beach, Pemaquid, Damariscotta, Bristol
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$7.44 one way
$14.87 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.18 | $16.37 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.85 | $17.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.20 | $20.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.85 | $2.22 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.04 | $1.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.47 | $2.96 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Late night in Auburn on Sunday
Local time
2:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Late night in Damariscotta on Sunday
Local time
2:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
46°F
Brunswick, ME
23 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.
This drive is characterized as a mixed route, with 45% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on Lisbon Street and ME 24 before transitioning to the primary artery, Route 1. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll experience is 11.3 miles on Route 1, suggesting a period of more consistent travel. The road personality shifts throughout the 1-hour drive, moving from local streets to more open highway conditions. It's not a monotonous journey, but rather a blend of different road types.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 202; ME 11; ME 100 / Court Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 11m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 0.7 miles (ME 196 / Canal Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.4 miles (ME 196 / Lisbon Street): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Auburn, ME to Damariscotta, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Bath along the way.
Bath
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 46.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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