Origin
Brunswick, ME
Late night in Brunswick on Tuesday
Local time
4:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brunswick, ME to Auburn, ME
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
20 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brunswick, ME
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Auburn, ME
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion in Maine, the 20-mile stretch between Brunswick and Auburn is an ideal day trip. You can expect to complete the journey in roughly 33 minutes, making it a highly efficient connection within the Northeast region. Since the route requires no overnight stops and involves a modest fuel budget of about $3, it is perfect for a spontaneous outing. You will primarily navigate via Lisbon Street, Lewiston Road, and Main Street rather than relying on heavy highway usage. Given the short duration, you have the flexibility to explore either city without feeling rushed by a long transit time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lisbon Street | 11.6 mi | 16m |
| Lewiston Road | 5.7 mi | 9m |
| Main Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Maine Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Court Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Minot Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Route 196 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Pleasant Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lisbon Street
— 11.6 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brunswick, ME and Auburn, ME.
1
Start on Pleasant Street
160 ft
·
12 sec
·
Pleasant Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Turn left onto ME 24 Business
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Maine Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on US 201; ME 24 Business
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto ME 196
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Route 196
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on ME 196
5.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Lewiston Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on ME 196
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Lisbon Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto US 202
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
8
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Court Street
9
Turn left onto US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
0.1 mi
·
42 sec
·
Minot Avenue
10
Continue on US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
456 ft
·
5 sec
·
Minot Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Pleasant Street
Depart onto Pleasant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
ME 24 Business / Maine Street
Turn left onto ME 24 Business / Maine Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
ME 196 / Route 196
Turn left onto ME 196 / Route 196
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
19.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
US 202 / Main Street
Turn left onto US 202 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
20 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100 / Minot Avenue
Continue onto US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100 / Minot Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.22 one way
$6.44 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.54 | $7.09 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.42 | $8.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Auburn, ME
Late night in Auburn on Tuesday
Local time
4:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph
0% chance
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
11 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
33m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy, local driving experience that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features only 1% highway travel, focusing instead on local roads that demand your full attention. The longest uninterrupted section you will encounter is an 11.6-mile stretch along Lisbon Street. Because of the frequent turns, the character of the drive feels more technical and hands-on than a high-speed cruise. You will find that the road surface and traffic patterns change as you transition between these two Maine communities.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.6 mi on Lisbon Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Pleasant Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 5 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 (Pleasant Street): Lane positioning matters here; near the start (ME 24 Business / Maine Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (ME 196 / Route 196): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Brunswick, ME
Full guide →Pay a visit to picturesque Brunswick, Maine, and you'll discover something special, something greater than the sum of its parts. It's a classic New England charmer to be sure. Surrounded by pine forests and nestled into a crook of the Androscoggin River, natural beauty is in no short supply. History buffs will appreciate Bowdoin College and her several museums of note; while literature mavens will recognize Brunswick as the setting where Harriet Beecher Stowe penned Uncle Tom's Cabin, a 19th century clarion call for America's abolitionist movement. Today, several talented chefs have chosen to call this town of 22,000 (2020) home. They've taken the areas already burgeoning food scene and iterated on it, serving up some truly extraordinary cuisine. When you combine the gastronomic offerings, retail options, and a proximity to nature—well, it just adds up to package that's hard to beat.
Arriving in Auburn, ME
Full guide →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".
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 20 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.6 miles on Lisbon Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (Pleasant Street): Lane positioning matters here; near the start (ME 24 Business / Maine Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (ME 196 / Route 196): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Auburn, 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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