Sedgwick to Auburn is 120 miles and takes about 2 hours 45 minutes via Belfast Augusta Road and US 202, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Maine, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. It's a manageable trip, suitable for a single day of driving without feeling overly rushed. You'll experience a mix of road types, so be prepared for varied driving conditions. Plan for a straightforward drive that's easy to navigate.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
60 miles from Sedgwick, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 28m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Belfast Augusta Road
17.6 mi
21m
Route 1
15.2 mi
18m
US 202
12.8 mi
14m
North Belfast Avenue
9.1 mi
13m
Acadia Highway
7.3 mi
8m
Route 202
6.6 mi
7m
Front Ridge Road
6.3 mi
9m
Pleasant Street
6.1 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
Belfast Augusta Road
— 17.6 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sedgwick, ME and Auburn, ME.
1
Start on ME 175
177 ft·5 sec·Main Street
2
Turn right onto ME 172
3.7 mi·8 min·North Sedgwick Road
3
Continue on Salt Pond Road
2.4 mi·5 min·Salt Pond Road
4
Continue on ME 172; ME 175
2.5 mi·5 min·South Street
5
Enter roundabout onto ME 15; ME 176; ME 172
14 ft·0 sec·Tenney Hill
6
Continue on ME 15; ME 176; ME 172
0.4 mi·43 sec·Tenney Hill
7
Continue on Main Street
0.3 mi·30 sec·Main Street
8
Turn left onto ME 15
6.1 mi·9 min·Pleasant Street
9
Turn straight onto ME 15
6.3 mi·9 min·Front Ridge Road
10
At end of road, turn left onto US 1; ME 3; ME 15
3.4 mi·3 min·Acadia Highway
11
Continue on US 1; ME 3; ME 15
1.0 mi·1 min·Route 1
12
Continue on US 1; ME 3; ME 15
135 ft·9 sec·Main Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto US 1; ME 3
0.1 mi·16 sec·Route 1
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on US 1; ME 3
1.2 mi·2 min·US Highway 1
15
Continue on US 1; ME 3
13 mi·15 min·Route 1
16
Continue on US 1; ME 3
2.7 mi·4 min·Searsport Avenue
17
Continue on US 1; ME 3
0.7 mi·1 min·Route 1
18
Take the exit onto ME 3
0.3 mi·38 sec·ME 3
19
Keep slight right at fork onto ME 3
373 ft·12 sec·ME 3
20
Merge onto ME 3
3.9 mi·4 min·Belmont Avenue
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on ME 3
4.8 mi·5 min·Augusta Road
22
Continue on ME 3
3.4 mi·3 min·Belfast Augusta Road East
23
Continue on ME 3
4.0 mi·4 min·Acadia Highway
24
Continue on ME 3
18 mi·21 min·Belfast Augusta Road
Use the straight lane.
25
Continue on US 202; ME 3; ME 9
0.2 mi·16 sec·Belfast Road
26
Continue on US 202; ME 3; ME 9
8.1 mi·11 min·North Belfast Avenue
27
Turn left onto US 202; ME 9
1.0 mi·1 min·North Belfast Avenue
Use the left lane.
28
At end of road, turn left onto US 201; US 202; ME 9; ME 100
0.6 mi·52 sec·Bangor Street
29
Enter roundabout onto US 201; US 202; ME 17; ME 100
159 ft·3 sec·Memorial Drive
30
Continue on US 201; US 202; ME 17; ME 100
0.7 mi·1 min·Memorial Drive
31
Enter roundabout onto US 201; ME 27
401 ft·7 sec·State Street
32
Continue on US 201; ME 27
0.2 mi·19 sec·State Street
33
Turn right onto Capitol Street
0.8 mi·1 min·Capitol Street
34
Turn straight onto Armory Street
0.2 mi·20 sec·Armory Street
35
Turn left onto US 202; ME 11; ME 17; ME 100
3.7 mi·4 min·Western Avenue
36
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
13 mi·14 min·US 202; ME 11; ME 100
Use the straight lane.
37
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.9 mi·1 min·US Route 202
38
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
2.7 mi·3 min·Route 202
39
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.6 mi·42 sec·US Route 202
40
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
3.8 mi·4 min·Route 202
41
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
4.9 mi·5 min·Main Street
42
Continue on US 202; ME 11; ME 100
0.4 mi·39 sec·Court Street
43
Turn left onto US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
0.1 mi·42 sec·Minot Avenue
44
Continue on US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
456 ft·5 sec·Minot Avenue
45
Arrive at destination
US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
Trip Plan
For this 2 hour 45 minute drive, consider leaving mid-morning to avoid the earliest rush and allow for a relaxed start. With only one recommended stop and a manageable distance, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially as you transition away from the highway; the $19 fuel estimate is a good baseline. The longest stretch on surface roads is 17.6 miles, so plan for that segment to take a bit longer than highway driving.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 60 miles from Sedgwick, ME, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.6 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 26 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60 miles or 1h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 19m
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 Sedgwick, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sedgwick, ME
This is one driving day of about 119.9 miles and 2h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Sedgwick, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Belfast Augusta Road for about 17.6 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 8.6 and 86.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
8.6 mi into trip|~20m in|ME 15; ME 176; ME 172 / Tenney Hill
Enter roundabout onto ME 15; ME 176; ME 172 / Tenney Hill
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
26 mi into trip|~45m in|US 1; ME 3 / Route 1
Turn left onto US 1; ME 3 / Route 1
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
44.4 mi into trip|~1h 11m in|ME 3
Keep slight right at fork onto ME 3
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
44.5 mi into trip|~1h 11m in|ME 3 / Belmont Avenue
Merge onto ME 3 / Belmont Avenue
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
86.4 mi into trip|~2h 2m in|US 202; ME 9 / North Belfast Avenue
Turn left onto US 202; ME 9 / North Belfast Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.30 one way
$38.60 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg42 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$21.24
$42.47
premium
$4.86
$22.96
$45.92
diesel
$5.61
$26.47
$52.94
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
36
0
$12.59
$5.76
Efficient EV
30
0
$10.49
$4.80
EV Truck/SUV
48
0
$16.79
$7.67
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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 15, 2026
Origin
Sedgwick, ME
Late night
in Sedgwick on Tuesday
Local time
4:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Auburn, ME
Late night
in Auburn on Tuesday
Local time
4:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Washington, ME
60 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
18 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
2h 45m 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.
Acadia National Park
National Park
Acadia National Park protects the natural beauty of the highest rocky headlands along the Atlantic coastline of the United States, an abundance of habitats, and a rich cultural heritage. At 4 million...
17 mi from route
~42 min detour
$6
near mile 4.1
Park Closure: Carriage Roads open to pedestrians only
Park Closure: Cadillac Summit Road Closed for Construction
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...
24 mi from route
~59 min detour
Free
near mile 82.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This 120-mile drive features a 31% highway share, meaning you'll spend a good portion on faster roads before transitioning. The longest continuous stretch on a surface road is 17.6 miles on the Belfast Augusta Road. Expect a mixed driving experience with both highway cruising and more local road travel. You'll notice the change from potentially higher-speed highway sections to slower, more built-up areas as you progress.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
45 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.6 mi on Belfast Augusta Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 8.6 miles in near ME 15; ME 176; ME 172 / Tenney Hill.
Driving Effort6/10
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 119.9 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 8.6 miles (ME 15; ME 176; ME 172 / Tenney Hill): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 26 miles (US 1; ME 3 / Route 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 44.4 miles (ME 3): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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".
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 45m. Total distance: 119.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.6 miles on Belfast Augusta Road. 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.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 1 rest area along the route for bathroom stops.
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 8.6 miles (ME 15; ME 176; ME 172 / Tenney Hill): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 26 miles (US 1; ME 3 / Route 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 44.4 miles (ME 3): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Acadia National Park and 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.
