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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
202.34 mi
04h 08m
Flight
163.47 mi
263.08 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.47 mi
Kilometers
263.08 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.34 mi
Kilometers
325.63 km
Drive Time
04h 08m

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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 04h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Calais
Thu, Apr 23, 9:15 AM EDT
Return by in Auburn
Thu, Apr 23, 1:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-04-23T05:07
Arrive Calais
Thu, Apr 23, 9:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Hampden
ME

Town in Maine, United States of America

From Auburn
101 mi
02h 04m
To Calais
101.3 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
44°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

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.

  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

    1367 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto Canal Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Canal Street

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Lisbon Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lisbon Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1247 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Alfred A Plourde Parkway

    971 ft · 19 sec · Alfred A Plourde Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1440 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    19.2 mi · 21 min · Maine Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    82 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Maine Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 395 South, ME 15 South: Bangor, Brewer

    2241 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    89.4 mi · 2 hr 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Houlton Road

    1047 ft · 14 sec · Houlton Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Route 1

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Route 1

  16. 16

    Continue on Baring Street

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Baring Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Baring Street

    20 m · 1 sec · Baring Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Baring Street

    2674 ft · 45 sec · Baring Street

  19. 19

    Continue on North Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    1422 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Germain Street

    137 m · 20 sec · Germain Street

  22. 22

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
101 mi · 50%
I 395 South
90.5 mi · 45%
Route 1
2.59 mi · 1%
Baring Street
2.44 mi · 1%
Lisbon Street
1.77 mi · 1%
North Street
1.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 395 South

Continue straight

89.4 mi · 02h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.8 mi
163.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hampden
02h 04m from Auburn
Leave By
8:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Bangor, Maine

8 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

22 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Searsport, Maine

32 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

39 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Calais. Straight-line distance: 163.47 mi (263.08 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

City in Maine, USA

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

#2 Calais

Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States

Population3,026
Coordinates45.1837600, -67.2766200
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-70.23117, 44.09785)
End: Calais (-67.27662, 45.18376)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 326 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
7.14 gal
27.03 L · about $28.17
Round trip
$56.33
14.28 gal · 54.06 L
Estimated CO2
63.5 kg one way
Round trip: 126.9 kg / 280 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Maine · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Calais. The current time is 05:07:00.

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.