How far is Auburn, ME from Acton, ME?

The driving distance from Auburn, ME to Acton, ME is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.6 miles (83 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.17 mi
01h 31m
Flight
51.59 mi
83.02 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.59 mi
Kilometers
83.02 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.17 mi
Kilometers
116.14 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Acton
Thu, Apr 16, 3:54 PM EDT
Return by in Auburn
Thu, Apr 16, 5:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-04-16T14:23
Arrive Acton
Thu, Apr 16, 3:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
South Portland Gardens
ME

City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America

From Auburn
36 mi
00h 45m
To Acton
36.1 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Acton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Acton.

  1. 1

    Start on Minot Avenue

    12 m · 8 sec · Minot Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Minot Avenue

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Minot Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Washington Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    762 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    2668 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.7 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    34.7 mi · 39 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 111: Biddeford

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Alfred Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Alfred Road

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Alfred Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Biddeford Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Biddeford Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Sanford Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Sanford Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Shaws Ridge Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Shaws Ridge Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Bridge Street

    544 ft · 11 sec · Bridge Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    41 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Emery Mills Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Emery Mills Road

  19. 19

    Continue on State Route 109

    3.4 mi · 5 min · State Route 109

  20. 20

    Turn right onto H Road

    955 ft · 28 sec · H Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Sam Page Road

    14 m · 2 sec · Sam Page Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sam Page Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Acton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
42.4 mi · 59%
Alfred Road
8.23 mi · 11%
Washington Street
4.73 mi · 7%
State Route 109
3.39 mi · 5%
Sanford Road
2.4 mi · 3%
Main Street
2.26 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

34.7 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
51.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Portland Gardens
00h 45m from Auburn
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Auburn and Rain Showers Likely near Acton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Acton?

The road trip is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km) and usually takes 01h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

South Portland Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Auburn and 36.1 miles from Acton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 51.6 miles (83 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.06 one way or $20.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Auburn and Rain Showers Likely near Acton.

Stop Ideas Near South Portland Gardens

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Portland Gardens, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Portland Gardens.

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

2 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

15 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

19 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Freeport

29 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Acton. Straight-line distance: 51.59 mi (83.02 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

City in Maine, USA

Population23,410
Coordinates44.0978500, -70.2311700
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Acton

#2 Acton

Town in Maine

Population2,636
Coordinates43.5342500, -70.9097800
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-70.23117, 44.09785)
End: Acton (-70.90978, 43.53425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.55 gal
9.64 L · about $10.06
Round trip
$20.12
5.1 gal · 19.28 L
Estimated CO2
22.7 kg one way
Round trip: 45.3 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.06 $20.12
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.37 $22.73
Premium $4.86 $12.39 $24.78
Diesel $6.00 $15.29 $30.58

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maine · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Acton. The current time is 14:23:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.