How far is Auburn, ME from Anson, ME?

The driving distance from Auburn, ME to Anson, ME is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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
67.92 mi
01h 30m
Flight
51.26 mi
82.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.26 mi
Kilometers
82.49 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.92 mi
Kilometers
109.31 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anson
Wed, Apr 15, 2:29 PM EDT
Return by in Auburn
Wed, Apr 15, 3:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-04-15T12:58
Arrive Anson
Wed, Apr 15, 2:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
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
Jay
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From Auburn
33.9 mi
00h 45m
To Anson
34 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
49°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Minot Avenue

    12 m · 3 sec · Minot Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Union Street Bypass

    2067 ft · 31 sec · Union Street Bypass

  3. 3

    Merge slight right onto Center Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Center Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Turner Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Turner Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Auburn Road

    12.7 mi · 14 min · Auburn Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Federal Road

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Federal Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Bridge Street

    155 m · 9 sec · Bridge Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    60 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Church Street

    992 ft · 27 sec · Church Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1680 ft · 33 sec · Pleasant Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Franklin Road

    7.1 mi · 13 min · Franklin Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Chesterville Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Chesterville Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Wilton Road

    2792 ft · 56 sec · Wilton Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Route 156

    1.1 km · 1 min · Route 156

  15. 15

    Continue on North Chesterville Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Chesterville Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Wilton Road

    1698 ft · 36 sec · Wilton Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Chesterville Road

    834 ft · 18 sec · Chesterville Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Lucy Knowles Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Lucy Knowles Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Vienna Road

    565 ft · 16 sec · Vienna Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Philbrick Street

    949 ft · 43 sec · Philbrick Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Farmington Falls Road

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Farmington Falls Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Mercer Road

    12.5 mi · 14 min · Mercer Road

  23. 23

    Turn sharp left onto Bridge Street

    980 ft · 17 sec · Bridge Street

  24. 24

    Continue on New Madison Road

    2058 ft · 35 sec · New Madison Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Madison Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Madison Road

  26. 26

    Continue on New Madison Road

    1 km · 57 sec · New Madison Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Old Point Avenue

    4 mi · 6 min · Old Point Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Madison Road

    1301 ft · 30 sec · Madison Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2556 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    108 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
31 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Auburn Road
12.7 mi · 19%
Mercer Road
12.5 mi · 18%
Federal Road
9.47 mi · 14%
Franklin Road
7.15 mi · 11%
Old Point Avenue
4.04 mi · 6%
Farmington Falls Road
3.94 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Auburn Road

Continue on Auburn Road

12.7 mi · 00h 14m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
51.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jay
00h 45m from Auburn
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Auburn and Mostly Cloudy near Anson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Jay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from Auburn and 34 miles from Anson.

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

The direct path is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 $9.47 one way or $18.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Auburn and Mostly Cloudy near Anson.

Stop Ideas Near Jay

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jay, 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 Jay.

BUS

Augusta, ME

37 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

70 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

71 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

73 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Anson. Straight-line distance: 51.26 mi (82.49 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

City in Maine, USA

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

#2 Anson

Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States

Population2,397
Coordinates44.7983900, -69.8892200
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-70.23117, 44.09785)
End: Anson (-69.88922, 44.79839)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.4 gal
9.07 L · about $9.47
Round trip
$18.94
4.8 gal · 18.14 L
Estimated CO2
21.3 kg one way
Round trip: 42.7 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.47 $18.94
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.70 $21.39
Premium $4.86 $11.66 $23.32
Diesel $6.00 $14.39 $28.79

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Anson. The current time is 12:58:19.

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.