Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 7m
Distance
230.7 mi
371 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
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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Hodgdon, ME
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Auburn, ME to Hodgdon, ME is 230.7 miles and takes about 4h 7m via Maine Turnpike and Calais Road, with a fuel budget near $37 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maine, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. For a single-day drive, this route is quite practical, mostly sticking to major roadways. You'll find it's a straightforward path if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B within the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
115.4 miles from Auburn, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 220.3 mi | 3h 50m |
| Calais Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Court Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Lisbon Street | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Hodgdon Mills Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| North Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Canal Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 64 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,113 veh/hr typical · worst 1,508
Quietest
1 AM
~41 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
27.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, ME and Hodgdon, 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
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Alfred A Plourde Parkway
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 95
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
Take the exit
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto US 1
Continue on US 1; US 2
At end of road, turn left onto US 1; US 2
Turn right onto US 1
Continue on US 1
Turn right onto Hodgdon Mills Road
Arrive at destination
Since this drive can be completed in under 5 hours, it's ideal for a single day. Aim to leave Auburn in the morning to maximize daylight. With only one recommended stop, you can plan your breaks strategically. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the longest stretch on the Maine Turnpike is quite substantial. Consider filling up before you begin the 220.3-mile section to ensure a smooth drive to Hodgdon.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 51 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 115.4 miles or 2h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hodgdon, ME than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Auburn, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Auburn, ME
This is one driving day of about 230.7 miles and 4h 7m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
115 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 51 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 115.4 miles from Auburn, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Maine Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 220.3 miles.
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 225.3 — 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
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward US 1: Houlton, Presque Isle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
At end of road, turn left onto US 1; US 2 / Military Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Regular Gas
$38.43 one way
$76.86 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $42.64 | $85.29 |
| premium | $5.07 | $46.01 | $92.03 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $50.85 | $101.71 |
Estimated Tolls: $13.22
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
$38
Tolls
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 69.2 | 0 | $24.22 | $11.07 |
| Efficient EV | 57.7 | 0 | $20.19 | $9.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 92.3 | 1 | $32.30 | $14.76 |
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Wednesday
Local time
1:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Mostly Cloudy
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued August 20 at 2:20PM EDT until August 21 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
Destination
Late night in Hodgdon on Wednesday
Local time
1:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Partly Cloudy
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued August 20 at 2:20PM EDT until August 21 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
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
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
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is predominantly highway, with 96% of the route on high-speed roads. You'll be on the Maine Turnpike for the longest stretch, a continuous 220.3 miles. After that, you'll transition to surface roads like Calais Road and Court Street for the final few miles into Hodgdon. Expect a consistent cruising experience for most of the trip, with most exits concentrated on the initial highway portion.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and Calais Road. 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 4h 7m drive. You will face about 11 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 22.8 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
630 ft
Total Descent
386 ft
Highest Point
600 ft
~214.3 mi in
Elevation Range
451 ft
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 7m. Total distance: 230.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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