Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 39m
Distance
70 mi
113 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Camden, ME
Lonneke Meijer
Auburn, ME
Wikimedia Commons
The drive from Camden, ME to Auburn, ME covers 70 miles and takes about 1h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maine Turnpike, Rockland Road, Heald Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.6 miles on Maine Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35 miles from Camden, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 20.6 mi | 22m |
| Rockland Road | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| Heald Highway | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| Augusta Road | 5 mi | 7m |
| Augusta-Rockland Road | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Togus Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Rockland Street | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| West Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
Step-by-step road directions between Camden, ME and Auburn, ME.
Start on Bay View Street
Turn left onto US 1
Continue on US 1
Turn right onto ME 90
Turn right onto ME 17
Continue on ME 17
Continue on ME 17
Continue on ME 17
Continue on ME 17
Continue on ME 17
Continue on ME 17; ME 32
Continue on ME 17
Continue on ME 17
Continue on ME 17
Turn left onto ME 226
Continue on ME 226
Turn right onto ME 27; ME 126
Turn left onto ME 9; ME 27; ME 126
Turn right onto Water Street
Continue on Central Street
Continue on Lewiston Road
Continue on Cobbossee Avenue
Continue on Lewiston Road
Enter roundabout onto ME 9; ME 126
Continue on ME 9; ME 126
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 95
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto Alfred A Plourde Parkway
Take the ramp
Merge onto ME 196
Turn left onto US 202
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
Turn left onto US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
Continue on US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
Arrive at destination
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.
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 15 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35 miles or 53m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Auburn, ME than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Camden, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Camden, ME
This is one driving day of about 70 miles and 1h 39m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 35 miles from Camden, 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 35.3 and 66.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto ME 226 / Togus Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto ME 9; ME 27; ME 126 / Bridge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto ME 9; ME 126 / Lewiston Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Take the ramp toward I-95
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Regular Gas
$11.66 one way
$23.32 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $12.94 | $25.88 |
| premium | $5.07 | $13.96 | $27.92 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $15.43 | $30.86 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.23
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
$12
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21 | 0 | $7.35 | $3.36 |
| Efficient EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.13 | $2.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28 | 0 | $9.80 | $4.48 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Night in Camden on Friday
Local time
10:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Night in Auburn on Friday
Local time
10:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
53°F
Farmingdale, ME
35 mi in
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
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.
70 mi in 1h 39m — 30% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Maine Turnpike.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 35.3 miles in near ME 226 / Togus Road.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70 miles you will encounter 15 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 35.3 miles (ME 226 / Togus Road): Navigation decision point; at 41 miles (ME 9; ME 27; ME 126 / Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 44.7 miles (ME 9; ME 126 / Lewiston Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
809 ft
Total Descent
649 ft
Highest Point
439 ft
~59.4 mi in
Elevation Range
407 ft
Founded 1791
Camden is an affluent town in the state of Maine, a little over an hour north of Portland, in the mid-coast region of Maine. It has been a tourist destination for years and is home to some of the wealthiest individuals in Maine. It had an economic boom in the 1990s when credit card giant MBNA placed major offices there and paid for major town renovations while providing jobs to locals. Now it is an upscale seaside community with many different shops and restaurants.
Top landmarks
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 39m. Total distance: 70 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore more options from Camden, ME or browse trips ending in Auburn, ME.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse ME road trips.
