Origin
Porter, ME
Late night in Porter on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Porter, 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 24m
Distance
54.2 mi
87 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Porter, ME
PhotoShoot Studio | Candid, Birthday Pre Wedding, Baby, Maternity & Child Photographer in Pune Ps Studio
Auburn, ME
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 54.2-mile journey from Porter, ME to Auburn, ME is a manageable 1 hour and 10 minutes, making it an ideal one-day trip. You'll navigate primarily on local roads, including Federal Street, Maple Street, and Main Street, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost is around $9. Given the relatively short distance and the turn-heavy nature of the drive, it’s a straightforward excursion. This route stays within Maine, offering a consistent regional experience throughout. You won't need to worry about splitting this into multiple days, and its brevity allows for flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 11.7 mi | 12m |
| Ossipee Trail | 10.7 mi | 16m |
| Chadbourne Road | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| Washington Street | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Ossipee Trail West | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| West Gray Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Tandberg Trail | 3.6 mi | 7m |
| Maple Street | 2.6 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 11.7 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Porter, ME and Auburn, ME.
1
Start on ME 25; ME 160
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Ossipee Trail
2
Turn left onto ME 25
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Federal Street
3
Continue on ME 25
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Maple Street
4
Continue on ME 5; ME 25
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
5
Continue on ME 25; ME 117
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Ossipee Trail
6
Enter roundabout onto ME 25
119 ft
·
1 sec
·
Ossipee Trail West
7
Continue on ME 25
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Ossipee Trail West
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto ME 35
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Road
9
Continue on ME 35
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Chadbourne Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on Tandberg Trail
3.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Tandberg Trail
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 202; ME 4
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
West Gray Road
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
13
Merge onto I 95
3.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Maine Turnpike
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
8.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Maine Turnpike
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn
16
At end of road, turn left onto US 202; ME 4
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Washington Street
17
Merge onto US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Minot Avenue
18
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
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.1 miles from Porter, 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
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 17.5 and 49.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
17.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
ME 25 / Ossipee Trail West
Enter roundabout onto ME 25 / Ossipee Trail West
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
17.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
ME 25 / Ossipee Trail West
Slight right onto ME 25 / Ossipee Trail West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
37.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
41.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
49.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.73 one way
$17.45 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.60 | $19.20 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.38 | $20.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.97 | $23.93 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.71
Maine Turnpike
(11.7 mi)
$0.71
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$1
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.69 | $2.60 |
| Efficient EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.74 | $2.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.59 | $3.47 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
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
8 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
1h 24m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 54.2-mile route, as it features a 0% highway share. The roads you'll be on, such as Federal Street, Maple Street, and Main Street, suggest a more intimate connection with the towns and landscapes you pass through. Without any significant highway stretches, you’ll be consistently engaged with navigating through local areas. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the 'turn-heavy' profile indicates frequent changes in direction and pace, keeping your driving experience dynamic throughout the 1 hour and 10 minute duration.
Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.7 mi on Maine Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 17.5 miles in near ME 25 / Ossipee Trail West.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.2 miles you will encounter 9 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 17.5 miles (ME 25 / Ossipee Trail West): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 17.5 miles (ME 25 / Ossipee Trail West): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 54.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.7 miles on Maine Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.71 in tolls one way, starting with Maine Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Auburn, ME before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 17.5 miles (ME 25 / Ossipee Trail West): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 17.5 miles (ME 25 / Ossipee Trail West): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. 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
Continue From Auburn, ME
More from Porter, ME
More trips to Auburn, ME
Explore more options from Porter, ME or browse trips ending in Auburn, ME.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse ME road trips.