Origin
Edgecomb, ME
Late night in Edgecomb on Sunday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edgecomb, ME to Auburn, ME
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
43 mi
69 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edgecomb, ME
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Auburn, ME
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Trip Overview
Edgecomb, ME to Auburn, ME is 43 miles and takes about 1 hour 8 minutes via Lisbon Street, Leeman Highway, and Route 1, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, same-day trip primarily within Maine, connecting two points in the Northeast region. The drive leans heavily on local roads, so expect a more engaged driving experience rather than a straightforward highway cruise. It’s a manageable distance for a single day, offering a practical way to travel between these two Maine locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lisbon Street | 11.6 mi | 16m |
| Leeman Highway | 7.6 mi | 10m |
| Route 1 | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| Lewiston Road | 5.7 mi | 9m |
| Bath Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| Boothbay Road | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| ME 24 | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Lisbon Street
— 11.6 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgecomb, ME and Auburn, ME.
1
Start on ME 27
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Boothbay Road
2
Turn left onto US 1; ME 27
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 1
3
Continue on US 1; ME 27
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Turn straight onto US 1
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Bath Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on US 1
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Route 1
6
Continue on US 1
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
7
Continue on US 1
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Leeman Highway
8
Take the exit onto ME 24
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
ME 24
Toward ME 196 West, ME 24 North, I 295 North: Topsham, Lewiston
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on ME 196
5.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Lewiston Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on ME 196
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Lisbon Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto US 202
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
12
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Court Street
13
Turn left onto US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
0.1 mi
·
42 sec
·
Minot Avenue
14
Continue on US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
456 ft
·
5 sec
·
Minot Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
Where to Stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.5 miles from Edgecomb, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 5 and 42.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 1 / Bath Road
Turn straight onto US 1 / Bath Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
22.5 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
ME 24
Take the exit onto ME 24 toward ME 196 West, ME 24 North, I 295 North: Topsham, Lewiston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward ME 196 West, ME 24 North, I 295 North: T...
4
42.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
US 202 / Main Street
Turn left onto US 202 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
42.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m 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
$6.92 one way
$13.84 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.62 | $15.23 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.23 | $16.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.49 | $18.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Auburn, ME
Late night in Auburn on Sunday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Brunswick, ME
22 mi in
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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 8m 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?
This route is characterized as a "turn-heavy local drive," meaning you'll be navigating a series of turns and local roads rather than cruising on a highway. With only 19% of the drive on highways, much of your time will be spent on surface streets like Lisbon Street and Route 1. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.6 miles on Lisbon Street, giving you a sense of the local pace and traffic patterns. Be prepared for a driving experience that requires more attention to turns and local conditions.
Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 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 around 5 miles in near US 1 / Bath Road.
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 1h 8m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5 miles (US 1 / Bath Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.5 miles (ME 24): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.2 miles (US 202 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Edgecomb, ME to Auburn, ME, road signs begin pointing toward Lewiston along the way.
Lewiston
22.5 mi in
|
~35m
|
via ME 24
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 43 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (19%). 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: at 5 miles (US 1 / Bath Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.5 miles (ME 24): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.2 miles (US 202 / Main 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 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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