Origin
Readfield, ME
Late night in Readfield on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Readfield, 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
35m
Distance
26.6 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Readfield, ME
Yassir Abbas
Auburn, ME
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Trip Overview
Readfield to Auburn is 26.6 miles and takes about 35 minutes via US 202, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and entirely within Maine, making it a convenient local hop. You'll mostly be on main roads, so expect a straightforward drive without significant detours. Given the brief duration, this is an ideal route for a quick errand or a connecting drive to another destination in the area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 202 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| Route 202 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| Winthrop Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Readfield Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| US Route 202 | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Route 133 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Court Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 202
— 6.6 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Readfield, ME and Auburn, ME.
1
Start on ME 41
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Winthrop Road
2
Continue on ME 41
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Readfield Road
3
Turn slight left onto ME 41; ME 133
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 133
4
Continue on ME 41; ME 133
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Lake Street
5
Continue on ME 41; ME 133
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Route 133
6
Merge onto US 202; ME 11; ME 100
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
US 202; ME 11; ME 100
7
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US Route 202
8
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 202
9
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
US Route 202
10
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Route 202
11
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
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
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 6.4 and 26.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
6.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 202; ME 11; ME 100 / US 202
Merge onto US 202; ME 11; ME 100 / US 202
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
26.5 mi into trip
|
~34m 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
$4.28 one way
$8.56 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.71 | $9.42 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.09 | $10.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.87 | $11.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
3:34 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
15 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
35m 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?
About 60% of this 26.6-mile drive is on highways. You'll experience 6.6 miles on US 202 as the longest continuous stretch of highway driving. The route transitions to surface roads, indicated by Main Street in Auburn. Expect a mix of driving, starting with more open highway conditions before entering more built-up areas as you approach your destination.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.6 mi on US 202.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 6.4 miles in near US 202; ME 11; ME 100 / US 202.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Readfield, ME to Auburn, ME is easy. At 35m with 60% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.4 miles (US 202; ME 11; ME 100 / US 202): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 26.5 miles (US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100 / Minot Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 26.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.6 miles on US 202. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 6.4 miles (US 202; ME 11; ME 100 / US 202): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 26.5 miles (US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100 / Minot Avenue): 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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