How far is Auburn, ME from Bristol, ME?
The driving distance from Auburn, ME to Bristol, ME is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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 20m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Bristol.
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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
10.9 mi · 15 min · Lisbon Street
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Continue on Lewiston Road
5.8 mi · 10 min · Lewiston Road
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Continue on Route 196
1.4 mi · 3 min · Route 196
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Continue on Brunswick-Topsham Bypass
2819 ft · 59 sec · Brunswick-Topsham Bypass
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Cooks Corner, Bath
7.9 mi · 12 min
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 1
4.9 mi · 7 min · Route 1
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Continue on Bath Road
4 mi · 8 min · Bath Road
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Continue on Main Street
2605 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 1
6.4 mi · 9 min · Route 1
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Take the exit straight toward US 1 BUS: Pemaquid Beach, Pemaquid, Damariscotta, Bristol
2458 ft · 58 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
2232 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Bristol Road
5.7 mi · 10 min · Bristol Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bristol Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Bristol.
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.
Lisbon Street
Merge slight left onto Lisbon Street
10.9 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Auburn and Mostly Sunny near Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Bristol?
The road trip is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Bath is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.7 miles from Auburn and 25.7 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 3:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.14 one way or $14.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Auburn and Mostly Sunny near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Bath
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 Bath.
Bath, Maine
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Wiscasset, Maine
Freeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 37.15 mi (59.79 km).
#1 Auburn
City in Maine, USA
| Population | 23,410 |
| Coordinates | 44.0978500, -70.2311700 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bristol
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 2,796 |
| Coordinates | 43.9575800, -69.5092100 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bristol (-69.50921, 43.95758)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.14 | $14.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.07 | $16.13 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.79 | $17.59 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.85 | $21.71 |
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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