Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
43 mi
69 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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Vassalboro, ME
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The drive from Auburn, ME to Vassalboro, ME covers 43 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 202, Riverside Drive, Route 202 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.8 miles on US 202. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 202 | 12.8 mi | 14m |
| Riverside Drive | 10.4 mi | 15m |
| Route 202 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| Western Avenue | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| US Route 202 | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Capitol Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Old Winthrop Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, ME and Vassalboro, 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
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
Turn left
Turn straight onto Old Winthrop Road
Turn right onto Meadow Road
Turn left onto US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 100
Turn right onto Armory Street
Continue on Capitol Street
Turn left onto US 201; ME 27
Enter roundabout onto US 201; US 202; ME 17; ME 100
Continue on US 201; US 202; ME 17; ME 100
Enter roundabout onto US 201; US 202; ME 9; ME 100
Continue on US 201; US 202; ME 9; ME 100
Continue on US 201; ME 100
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 21.5 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 32 — 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 right onto Armory Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 201; ME 27 / State Street
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto US 201; US 202; ME 17; ME 100 / Memorial Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Enter roundabout onto US 201; US 202; ME 9; ME 100 / Bangor Street toward US 201 North, ME 100 North, US 202 East, ME 9 East: Waterville, Belfast
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$7.16 one way
$14.33 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $7.95 | $15.90 |
| premium | $5.07 | $8.58 | $17.15 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $9.48 | $18.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.06 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.76 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.02 | $2.75 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Auburn on Friday
Local time
5:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in Vassalboro on Friday
Local time
5:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Partly Sunny
53°F
Manchester, ME
22 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.
43 mi in 57m — 49% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: US 202.
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 57m drive. You will face about 9 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 30.1 miles (Armory Street): Navigation decision point; at 31.1 miles (US 201; ME 27 / State Street): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
549 ft
Total Descent
565 ft
Highest Point
365 ft
~21.5 mi in
Elevation Range
262 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Auburn, ME to Vassalboro, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Belfast along the way.
Belfast
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
Founded 1771
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 43 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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