Auburn to Kittery Point is 81.6 miles and takes about 1h 37m via Maine Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maine, moving from the Northeast region down to the southern coast. Given its short duration and mostly highway profile, this route is best suited for a single-day trip, allowing for ample time at your destination. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on the Maine Turnpike, making it an efficient way to travel between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.8 miles from Auburn, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 46m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Maine Turnpike
72.3 mi
1h 19m
Washington Street
4.1 mi
5m
ME 236
1.4 mi
3m
Whipple Road
1.1 mi
3m
Minot Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
Pepperrell Road
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 72.3 mi, about 1h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, ME and Kittery Point, 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
65 mi·1 hr 10 min·Maine Turnpike
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·37 sec
Exit 2Toward ME 236: Kittery, South Berwick
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 2Toward US 1, ME 236, US 1 Bypass: Kittery, South Berwick
10
Keep slight right at fork
516 ft·15 sec
Exit 2Toward US 1, ME 236, US 1 Bypass: Kittery, South Berwick
11
Turn straight onto ME 236
0.3 mi·43 sec·ME 236
12
Enter roundabout onto ME 236
431 ft·14 sec·ME 236
13
Continue on ME 236
1.0 mi·3 min·ME 236
14
Continue on ME 103
1.1 mi·3 min·Whipple Road
15
Continue on ME 103
0.7 mi·1 min·Pepperrell Road
16
Arrive at destination
ME 103
Trip Plan
Since this drive is under two hours and has a low fuel cost of about $13, you have a lot of flexibility. Leaving Auburn in the morning should get you to Kittery Point with plenty of daylight left. There are no recommended stops, so you can make good time. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch on the highway is over 72 miles. Consider leaving a bit later in the day if you want to avoid morning traffic, as the drive is short enough to manage.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.8 miles from Auburn, ME, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.3 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 18 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.8 miles or 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kittery Point, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Auburn, ME
This is one driving day of about 81.6 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Auburn, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Maine Turnpike for about 72.3 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.9 and 78.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
77.7 mi into trip|~1h 26m in
Take the exit toward ME 236: Kittery, South Berwick
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 2
Toward ME 236: Kittery, South Berwick
7
78.1 mi into trip|~1h 27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 1, ME 236, US 1 Bypass: Kittery, South Berwick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 2
Toward US 1, ME 236, US 1 Bypass: Kittery, Sout...
8
78.3 mi into trip|~1h 27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 1, ME 236, US 1 Bypass: Kittery, South Berwick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 2
Toward US 1, ME 236, US 1 Bypass: Kittery, Sout...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.14 one way
$26.27 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$14.45
$28.91
premium
$4.86
$15.63
$31.25
diesel
$5.61
$18.02
$36.03
Estimated Tolls: $4.34
Maine Turnpike
(72.3 mi)$4.34
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
$13
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.5
0
$8.57
$3.92
Efficient EV
20.4
0
$7.14
$3.26
EV Truck/SUV
32.6
0
$11.42
$5.22
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Auburn, ME
Morning
in Auburn on Tuesday
Local time
7:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
W 5 to 10 mph20% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Kittery Point, ME
Morning
in Kittery Point on Tuesday
Local time
7:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live 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
1 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
1h 37m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 90% of this 81.6-mile drive on the highway. The longest stretch without exiting is 72.3 miles on the Maine Turnpike. After that, you’ll transition to Washington Street and ME 236 for the final part of the trip. Expect a significant amount of highway cruising before reaching surface roads.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 72.3 mi on Maine Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maine Turnpike and Washington Street. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.9 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
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 81.6 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 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 13.1 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 77.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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".
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 81.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 72.3 miles on Maine Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.34 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 Kittery Point, 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 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 13.1 miles (I 95 / Maine Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 77.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kittery Point, ME before heading back.
