Origin
Yarmouth, ME
Late night in Yarmouth on Tuesday
Local time
5:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yarmouth, ME to Auburn, ME
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
28.1 mi
45 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 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yarmouth, ME
Jan van der Wolf
Auburn, ME
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Yarmouth, ME to Auburn, ME is 28.1 miles and takes about 40m via Maine Turnpike and Washington Street, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, connecting two locations in Maine. It's a fairly short drive, suitable for a quick trip where you want to get to your destination without a long travel day. You'll primarily be on highways and then transition to surface streets as you approach Auburn.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike | 11.7 mi | 12m |
| Washington Street | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Yarmouth Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Walnut Hill Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Gray Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Minot Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Gray Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Maine Turnpike
— 11.7 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yarmouth, ME and Auburn, ME.
1
Start on US 1
190 ft
·
3 sec
·
Route 1
2
Turn slight right
236 ft
·
8 sec
3
Turn straight onto York Street
284 ft
·
7 sec
·
York Street
4
Turn right onto Main Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
5
Continue on ME 115
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Walnut Hill Road
6
Turn left onto ME 115
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Gray Road
7
Continue on ME 115
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Yarmouth Road
8
At end of road, turn left onto US 202; ME 4; ME 26
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Gray Road
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
10
Merge onto I 95
3.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Maine Turnpike
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
8.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Maine Turnpike
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward US 202, ME 4, ME 100: Auburn
13
At end of road, turn left onto US 202; ME 4
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Washington Street
14
Merge onto US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Minot Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
US 202; ME 4; ME 11; ME 100
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 23.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
10.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 202; ME 4; ME 26 / West Gray Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 202; ME 4; ME 26 / West Gray Road
Navigation decision point
5
11.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
15 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Maine Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
23.1 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
$4.52 one way
$9.05 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.98 | $9.95 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.38 | $10.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.20 | $12.41 |
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: 9.8 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 | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
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 Tuesday
Local time
5:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
4 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
40m 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 features a mixed highway and surface road profile. About 42% of the drive is on highways, with the longest stretch on the Maine Turnpike covering 11.7 miles. You'll experience some highway cruising before transitioning to surface roads like Washington Street and Yarmouth Road as you get closer to Auburn. Expect a straightforward drive with a mix of faster-paced highway travel and local road navigation.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Main 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 28.1 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 0.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (US 202; ME 4; ME 26 / West Gray Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
About the Cities
Starting in Yarmouth, ME
Full guide →Founded 1636
Yarmouth is a town of 9,000 people (2020) just north of Portland in Maine.
Top landmarks
- • Grand Trunk Railroad Station — railway station in Yarmouth, the United States of America
- • North Yarmouth Academy — college preparatory academy in Maine
Arriving in Auburn, ME
Full guide →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".
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 28.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). 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.
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.
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 0.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (US 202; ME 4; ME 26 / West Gray Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.1 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.
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