How far is Auburn, ME from Belfast, ME?

The driving distance from Auburn, ME to Belfast, ME is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.7 miles (104.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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
76.29 mi
01h 36m
Flight
64.7 mi
104.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.7 mi
Kilometers
104.13 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.29 mi
Kilometers
122.77 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belfast
Wed, Apr 15, 2:35 PM EDT
Return by in Auburn
Wed, Apr 15, 4:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-04-15T12:59
Arrive Belfast
Wed, Apr 15, 2:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 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
Windsor
ME

Town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States

From Auburn
38.1 mi
00h 48m
To Belfast
38.2 mi
00h 48m

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
Belfast Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Wednesday
Using Searsport as the closest live forecast in the Waldo County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Minot Avenue

    12 m · 5 sec · Minot Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Court Street

    2156 ft · 37 sec · Court Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Route 202

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Route 202

  5. 5

    Continue on US Route 202

    1 km · 43 sec · US Route 202

  6. 6

    Continue on Route 202

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  7. 7

    Continue on US Route 202

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Route 202

  8. 8

    Continue on US 202

    12.8 mi · 15 min · US 202

  9. 9

    Continue on Western Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left

    127 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Old Winthrop Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Old Winthrop Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Meadow Road

    1473 ft · 43 sec · Meadow Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    1487 ft · 1 min · Western Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Armory Street

    915 ft · 18 sec · Armory Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Capitol Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Capitol Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Street

    1040 ft · 19 sec · State Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Memorial Circle

    9 m · 1 sec · Memorial Drive

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto Memorial Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Memorial Drive

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Cony Circle

    67 m · 4 sec · Bangor Street

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto Bangor Street

    2928 ft · 54 sec · Bangor Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Belfast Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Belfast Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on North Belfast Avenue

    8.1 mi · 12 min · North Belfast Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Belfast Road

    1077 ft · 17 sec · Belfast Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Route 3

    17.6 mi · 21 min · Route 3

  25. 25

    Continue on Acadia Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Belfast Augusta Road West

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Belfast Augusta Road West

  27. 27

    Continue on Augusta Road

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Belmont Avenue

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Belmont Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Main Street

    1810 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto High Street

    34 m · 2 sec · High Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 3
17.6 mi · 23%
US 202
12.8 mi · 17%
North Belfast Avenue
9.05 mi · 12%
Route 202
6.55 mi · 9%
Main Street
5.22 mi · 7%
Augusta Road
4.78 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Route 3

Continue on Route 3

17.6 mi · 00h 21m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
64.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windsor
00h 48m from Auburn
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Auburn and Chance Rain Showers near Belfast.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.1 miles from Auburn and 38.2 miles from Belfast.

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

The direct path is about 64.7 miles (104.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.61 one way or $21.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Auburn and Chance Rain Showers near Belfast.

Stop Ideas Near Windsor

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Windsor and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Augusta City Hall
Meeting point 5.9 mi away

Augusta City Hall

Augusta , ME
16 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 5.9 mi away

Inn At City Hall

Augusta , ME
1 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Retirement home

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Windsor.

BUS

Augusta, ME

18 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

28 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

31 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

36 mi away
279 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Belfast. Straight-line distance: 64.7 mi (104.13 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

City in Maine, USA

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

#2 Belfast

City in Maine, United States

Population6,708
Coordinates44.4259100, -69.0064200
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-70.23117, 44.09785)
End: Belfast (-69.00642, 44.42591)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.69 gal
10.19 L · about $10.61
Round trip
$21.22
5.38 gal · 20.38 L
Estimated CO2
23.9 kg one way
Round trip: 47.8 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.61 $21.22
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.99 $23.98
Premium $4.86 $13.07 $26.14
Diesel $6.00 $16.13 $32.26

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 Belfast. The current time is 12:59:32.

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.