How far is Auburn, ME from Calais, ME?
The driving distance from Auburn, ME to Calais, ME is about 202.3 miles (325.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.5 miles (263.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 08m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Calais.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Calais.
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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
82 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 395 South, ME 15 South: Bangor, Brewer
2241 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 55 sec
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Continue straight
89.4 mi · 2 hr 2 min
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Continue on Houlton Road
1047 ft · 14 sec · Houlton Road
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Continue on Route 1
2.6 mi · 3 min · Route 1
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Continue on Baring Street
1.9 mi · 2 min · Baring Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Baring Street
20 m · 1 sec · Baring Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Baring Street
2674 ft · 45 sec · Baring Street
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Continue on North Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Street
1422 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Street
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Turn left onto Germain Street
137 m · 20 sec · Germain Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Germain Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Calais.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 395 South
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89.4 mi · 02h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Auburn and Rain Showers Likely near Calais.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Calais?
The road trip is about 202.3 miles (325.6 km) and usually takes 04h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hampden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101 miles from Auburn and 101.3 miles from Calais.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.5 miles (263.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.17 one way or $56.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Auburn and Rain Showers Likely near Calais.
Stop Ideas Near Hampden
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 Hampden.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Calais. Straight-line distance: 163.47 mi (263.08 km).
#1 Auburn
City in Maine, USA
| Population | 23,410 |
| Coordinates | 44.0978500, -70.2311700 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Calais
Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 3,026 |
| Coordinates | 45.1837600, -67.2766200 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Calais (-67.27662, 45.18376)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 326 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
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 | $28.17 | $56.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $31.82 | $63.65 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $34.69 | $69.37 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $42.82 | $85.64 |
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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