Origin
South Windham, ME
Late night in South Windham on Sunday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Windham, 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
43m
Distance
29.3 mi
47 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Windham, ME
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Auburn, ME
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Trip Overview
South Windham to Auburn is 29.3 miles and takes about 43 minutes via Maine Turnpike and Gray Road, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive connecting two points within Maine's Northeast region. Expect a mixed drive that's mostly efficient, making it a convenient option for a quick trip. Given its short duration, it's ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing you to easily fit it into your schedule without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 11.7 mi | 12m |
| Gray Road | 7.1 mi | 11m |
| Washington Street | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| West Gray Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Minot Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Depot Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 11.7 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Windham, ME and Auburn, ME.
1
Start on this road
190 ft
·
15 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Depot Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Depot Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 202; ME 4
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 202; ME 4
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Gray Road
5
Enter roundabout onto US 202; ME 4
292 ft
·
9 sec
·
Gray Road
Toward US 202, ME 4: Gray
6
Continue on US 202; ME 4
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Gray Road
Toward US 202, ME 4: Gray
7
At end of road, turn right onto US 202; ME 4
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
West Gray Road
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
9
Merge onto I 95
3.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Maine Turnpike
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
8.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Maine Turnpike
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn
12
At end of road, turn left onto US 202; ME 4
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Washington Street
13
Merge onto US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Minot Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Depot Street
Turn right onto Depot Street
Navigation decision point
7
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 202; ME 4 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 202; ME 4 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 202; ME 4 / Gray Road
Enter roundabout onto US 202; ME 4 / Gray Road toward US 202, ME 4: Gray
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 202, ME 4: Gray
5
12.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
24.3 mi into trip
|
~35m 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
$4.72 one way
$9.43 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
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
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
12:19 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
7 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
43m 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 offers a mixed driving experience, with 40% of it being highway driving. You'll encounter about 11.7 miles of uninterrupted travel on the Maine Turnpike, providing a chance to maintain a steady pace. Following that, the drive transitions to local roads like Gray Road and Washington Street, which will likely involve more varied speeds and potentially some traffic signals as you approach your destination in Auburn. The character of the drive changes from open highway to more community-focused roads.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 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
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Depot Street.
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 29.3 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (Depot Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 202; ME 4 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (US 202; ME 4 / Gray Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 29.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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: near the start (Depot Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 202; ME 4 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (US 202; ME 4 / Gray Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
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