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
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Main Roads
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
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 220.3 mi, about 3h 50m
Traffic on I-95
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
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Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, ME and Hodgdon, ME.
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Start on US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
40 ft·4 sec·Minot Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.4 mi·37 sec·Court Street
3
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.3 mi·27 sec·Main Street
4
Turn sharp right onto ME 196
0.8 mi·1 min·Canal Street
5
Merge onto ME 196
1.5 mi·1 min·Lisbon Street
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·34 sec
7
Turn straight onto Alfred A Plourde Parkway
0.2 mi·18 sec·Alfred A Plourde Parkway
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·35 sec
9
Merge onto I 95
19 mi·20 min·Maine Turnpike
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
201 mi·3 hr 29 min·Maine Turnpike
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 302Toward US 1: Houlton, Presque Isle
12
Turn slight right
176 ft·4 sec
13
Turn straight onto US 1
0.9 mi·1 min·North Street
14
Continue on US 1; US 2
0.1 mi·18 sec·Kendall Street
15
At end of road, turn left onto US 1; US 2
365 ft·12 sec·Military Street
16
Turn right onto US 1
2.0 mi·2 min·Court Street
17
Continue on US 1
2.5 mi·3 min·Calais Road
18
Turn right onto Hodgdon Mills Road
0.9 mi·2 min·Hodgdon Mills Road
19
Arrive at destination
Hodgdon Mills Road
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 115.4 miles from Auburn, ME, or about 2h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 220.3 miles.
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.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Auburn, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 miles from Auburn, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Maine Turnpike for about 220.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
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.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 202; ME 11; ME 100 / Court Street
Turn right onto US 202; ME 11; ME 100 / Court Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip|~1m in|ME 196 / Canal Street
Turn sharp right onto ME 196 / Canal Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
22.8 mi into trip|~26m in|I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
224 mi into trip|~3h 56m in
Take the exit toward US 1: Houlton, Presque Isle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 302
Toward US 1: Houlton, Presque Isle
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225.3 mi into trip|~3h 58m in|US 1; US 2 / Military Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 1; US 2 / Military Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.26 one way
$80.53 round trip
$4.43/gal25.4 MPG avg81 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.93
$44.81
$89.63
premium
$5.30
$48.15
$96.29
diesel
$6.18
$56.12
$112.24
Estimated Tolls: $13.22
Maine Turnpike
(220.3 mi)$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
$40
Tolls
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$78–$103
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, 2026-10-12.
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Oct 16, 2026
Origin
Auburn, ME
Morning
in Auburn on Saturday
Local time
8:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Rain
S 5 to 15 mph92% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Hodgdon, ME
Morning
in Hodgdon on Saturday
Local time
8:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Chance Light Snow then Rain And Snow
SE 2 to 13 mph98% chanceLive forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 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
4h 7m on the road
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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
National Monument
Spread across a wild landscape offering spectacular views of Katahdin, Katahdin Woods and Waters invites discovery of its rivers, streams, woods, flora, fauna, geology, and the night skies that have a...
16 mi from route
~41 min detour
Free
near mile 183
Park Closure: Seboeis Road Closure 9/16 - 9/17
Caution: Increased Logging Traffic Along Swift Brook Road
Known as the first woman to hold a presidential cabinet position and the “Woman behind the New Deal,” Frances Perkins championed many labor rights that Americans enjoy today, including safety standard...
19 mi from route
~49 min detour
Free
near mile 23.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
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.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 220.3 mi on Maine Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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.
Driving Effort4/10
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.
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
•Auburn Public Library — library in Auburn, Maine
•Androscoggin County Courthouse and Jail — Historic building in Auburn, Maine
The longest stretch is about 220.3 miles on Maine Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $13.22 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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: 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.
Yes — Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument and Frances Perkins National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Hodgdon, ME, but most travelers stay overnight.
