Origin
Auburn, ME
Late night in Auburn on Sunday
Local time
3:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Auburn, ME to Readfield, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
26.5 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
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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Readfield, ME
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Trip Overview
Auburn, ME to Readfield, ME is 26.5 miles and takes about 34 minutes via Route 202, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Maine, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive, ideal for a quick connection between these two towns. You'll find the route is mostly highway, making for a swift transit. Consider this a practical option for getting from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 202 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| US 202 | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| Winthrop Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Readfield Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| US Route 202 | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Route 133 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Court Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Route 202
— 6.6 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, ME and Readfield, ME.
1
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
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Route 202
5
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
US Route 202
6
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 202
7
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US Route 202
8
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
US 202; ME 11; ME 100
9
Turn slight right onto ME 41; ME 133
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 133
10
Continue on ME 41; ME 133
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Lake Street
11
Continue on ME 41; ME 133
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 133
12
Continue on ME 41
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Readfield Road
13
Continue on ME 41
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Winthrop Road
14
Arrive at destination
ME 41
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 0 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.27 one way
$8.53 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.69 | $9.39 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.07 | $10.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Readfield, ME
Late night in Readfield on Sunday
Local time
3:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°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
15 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
34m 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?
With 61% of this drive on highways, you'll experience a good amount of faster travel. The longest stretch on Route 202 is 6.6 miles, offering a consistent pace. Expect to transition from highway cruising to surface roads as you approach your destination. The frequent exits on the highway portion mean you'll be navigating more developed areas before reaching the more local roads.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.6 mi on Route 202.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Route 202 and US 202. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 202; ME 11; ME 100 / Court Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Auburn, ME to Readfield, ME is easy. At 34m with 61% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: near the start (US 202; ME 11; ME 100 / Court Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 26.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.6 miles on Route 202. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: near the start (US 202; ME 11; ME 100 / Court Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Frances Perkins National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Readfield, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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