How far is Auburn, ME from Benton, ME?
The driving distance from Auburn, ME to Benton, ME is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Benton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Benton.
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Start on Minot Avenue
12 m · 5 sec · Minot Avenue
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Turn right onto Court Street
2156 ft · 37 sec · Court Street
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Continue on Main Street
1367 ft · 28 sec · Main Street
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Turn sharp right onto Canal Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Canal Street
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Merge slight left onto Lisbon Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Lisbon Street
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Take the exit slight right
1247 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto Alfred A Plourde Parkway
971 ft · 19 sec · Alfred A Plourde Parkway
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Take the ramp left
1440 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
19.2 mi · 21 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
32.1 mi · 35 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 139: Fairfield, Benton
1278 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Western Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Western Avenue
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Turn right onto Newhall Street
1147 ft · 38 sec · Newhall Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lawrence Avenue
152 m · 16 sec · Lawrence Avenue
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Continue on Bridge Street
2449 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on Neck Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Neck Road
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Turn left onto Clinton Avenue
140 m · 12 sec · Clinton Avenue
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Turn right onto Sebasticook Bridge Road
20 m · 2 sec · Sebasticook Bridge Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sebasticook Bridge Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Benton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Maine Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
32.1 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Auburn and Chance Rain Showers near Benton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Benton?
The road trip is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Hallowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Auburn and 29.3 miles from Benton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.17 one way or $16.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Auburn and Chance Rain Showers near Benton.
Stop Ideas Near Hallowell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hallowell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Benton. Straight-line distance: 47.63 mi (76.65 km).
#1 Auburn
City in Maine, USA
| Population | 23,410 |
| Coordinates | 44.0978500, -70.2311700 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Benton
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 2,720 |
| Coordinates | 44.5861800, -69.5508800 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Benton (-69.55088, 44.58618)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 94 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $8.17 | $16.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.23 | $18.45 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.06 | $20.11 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $12.41 | $24.83 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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