Hampden, ME to Auburn, ME is 102.1 miles and takes about 1h 56m via I 95 and US 202, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within the Northeast region, primarily within Maine. You'll be on the interstate for the vast majority of the trip, making it a quick and efficient connection between these two points. It's a practical option if you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
51 miles from Hampden, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 58m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
69.4 mi
1h 15m
US 202
13.5 mi
16m
Route 202
6.6 mi
7m
Main Street
4.9 mi
5m
Western Avenue
3.2 mi
4m
Coldbrook Road
1.8 mi
3m
US Route 202
1.6 mi
1m
Court Street
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 69.4 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampden, ME and Auburn, ME.
1
Start on Canoe Club Road
207 ft·11 sec·Canoe Club Road
2
Continue on ME 9 Business
0.4 mi·1 min·Western Avenue
3
Turn right onto US 202; ME 9
0.8 mi·1 min·US 202; ME 9
4
Turn left onto Coldbrook Road
1.8 mi·3 min·Coldbrook Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·43 sec
6
Merge onto I 95
69 mi·1 hr 15 min·I 95
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 109BToward US 202 West, ME 11 West, ME 17 West, ME 100 West: Winthrop
8
Turn right onto US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 100
2.8 mi·3 min·Western Avenue
9
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
13 mi·14 min·US 202; ME 11; ME 100
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.9 mi·1 min·US Route 202
11
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
2.7 mi·3 min·Route 202
12
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.6 mi·42 sec·US Route 202
13
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
3.8 mi·4 min·Route 202
14
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
4.9 mi·5 min·Main Street
15
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.4 mi·39 sec·Court Street
16
Turn left onto US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
0.1 mi·42 sec·Minot Avenue
17
Continue on US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
456 ft·5 sec·Minot Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
Trip Plan
Given the short 1h 56m duration, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving mid-morning could allow you to avoid the worst of any potential commuter traffic. Since this is a relatively short drive, you might not need many stops, but consider a quick break around the halfway point if you wish. Keep an eye on your fuel; the estimated cost is $16, and it's wise to fill up before you leave Hampden or shortly after you begin on I 95, as services can be spaced out on the interstate.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 51 miles from Hampden, ME, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.4 miles.
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 22 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51 miles or 58m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Auburn, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hampden, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hampden, ME
This is one driving day of about 102.1 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Hampden, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 69.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 72.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|US 202; ME 9
Turn right onto US 202; ME 9
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip|~2m in|Coldbrook Road
Turn left onto Coldbrook Road
Navigation decision point
3
3 mi into trip|~5m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
3.3 mi into trip|~6m in|I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
72.7 mi into trip|~1h 21m in
Take the exit toward US 202 West, ME 11 West, ME 17 West, ME 100 West: Winthrop
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 109B
Toward US 202 West, ME 11 West, ME 17 West, ME...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.44 one way
$32.87 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg36 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$18.08
$36.17
premium
$4.86
$19.55
$39.10
diesel
$5.61
$22.54
$45.08
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.6
0
$10.72
$4.90
Efficient EV
25.5
0
$8.93
$4.08
EV Truck/SUV
40.8
0
$14.29
$6.53
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Forecast as of Apr 21, 2026
Origin
Hampden, ME
Morning
in Hampden on Tuesday
Local time
8:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Auburn, ME
Morning
in Auburn on Tuesday
Local time
8:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Augusta, ME
51 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 56m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Frances Perkins National Monument
National Monument
Known as the first woman to hold a presidential cabinet position and the “Woman behind the New Deal,” Frances Perkins championed many labor rights that Americans enjoy today, including safety standard...
26 mi from route
~64 min detour
Free
near mile 73.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 89% of the 102.1 miles on interstate. You'll encounter the longest stretch of uninterrupted travel at 69.4 miles on I 95. The transition to surface roads happens around mile 90.9, where you'll switch to US 202. Expect a steady pace with frequent exits on the interstate portion.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 69.4 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and US 202. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 202; ME 9.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hampden, ME to Auburn, ME is easy. At 1h 56m with 89% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 202; ME 9): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (Coldbrook Road): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles: Navigation decision point.
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".
The longest stretch is about 69.4 miles on I 95. 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 0.4 miles (US 202; ME 9): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (Coldbrook Road): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles: 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.
