How far is Auburn, ME from Cape Elizabeth, ME?
The driving distance from Auburn, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01m.
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.
Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Cape Elizabeth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Cape Elizabeth.
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Start on Minot Avenue
12 m · 8 sec · Minot Avenue
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Continue on Minot Avenue
1.1 km · 59 sec · Minot Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Washington Street
4.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Street
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Take the exit slight right
762 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left
2668 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
7.7 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
14.6 mi · 16 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 26, ME 100: West Falmouth
2933 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
46 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Gray Road
2829 ft · 1 min · Gray Road
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Continue on Auburn Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Auburn Street
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Turn right onto Allen Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Allen Avenue
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Turn left onto Forest Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · Forest Avenue
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Turn slight right
133 m · 16 sec
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Keep slight right
54 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto State Street
1.5 km · 2 min · State Street
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Continue on Casco Bay Bridge
1.1 mi · 2 min · Casco Bay Bridge
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Continue on Broadway
1007 ft · 20 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto Ocean House Street
1037 ft · 26 sec · Ocean House Street
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Continue on Ocean Street
2519 ft · 52 sec · Ocean Street
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Continue on Ocean House Street
1055 ft · 21 sec · Ocean House Street
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Continue on Ocean House Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Ocean House Road
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Turn slight left onto Two Lights Road
530 ft · 23 sec · Two Lights Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Two Lights Road
1.5 km · 4 min · Two Lights Road
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Continue on Two Lights Road
3131 ft · 2 min · Two Lights Road
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Turn right
55 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Cape Elizabeth.
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.
Maine Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
14.6 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Auburn and Rain Showers Likely near Cape Elizabeth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Cape Elizabeth?
The road trip is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Cumberland Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.2 miles from Auburn and 21.2 miles from Cape Elizabeth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Auburn and Rain Showers Likely near Cape Elizabeth.
Stop Ideas Near Cumberland Center
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 Cumberland Center.
Freeport
Portland Transportation Center
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Old Orchard Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Cape Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 36.94 mi (59.45 km).
#1 Auburn
City in Maine, USA
| Population | 23,410 |
| Coordinates | 44.0978500, -70.2311700 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cape Elizabeth
Town in Cumberland County, Maine, USA
| Population | 9,322 |
| Coordinates | 43.5637000, -70.2000500 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cape Elizabeth (-70.20005, 43.5637)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $5.92 | $11.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.69 | $13.37 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.29 | $14.57 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.00 | $17.99 |
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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