How far is Auburn, ME from Dover-Foxcroft, ME?

The driving distance from Auburn, ME to Dover-Foxcroft, ME is about 107.2 miles (172.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.8 miles (144.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
107.21 mi
02h 13m
Flight
89.79 mi
144.5 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.79 mi
Kilometers
144.5 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.21 mi
Kilometers
172.54 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dover-Foxcroft
Tue, May 12, 7:21 PM EDT
Return by in Auburn
Tue, May 12, 9:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-05-12T17:07
Arrive Dover-Foxcroft
Tue, May 12, 7:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Waterville
ME

City in Maine, United States

From Auburn
53.6 mi
01h 06m
To Dover-Foxcroft
53.6 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Dover-Foxcroft.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Dover-Foxcroft.

  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

    56.4 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Maine Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 11, ME 100: Newport, Dexter

    1611 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    34 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Ox Bow Road

    2725 ft · 1 min · Ox Bow Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Moosehead Trail

    37 m · 2 sec · Moosehead Trail

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Moosehead Trail

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Moosehead Trail

  16. 16

    Continue on Newport Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Newport Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Dexter Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Dexter Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Corinna Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Corinna Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Spring Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Spring Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Church Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Church Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Dover Road

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Dover Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Dexter Road

    6 mi · 11 min · Dexter Road

  23. 23

    Continue on South Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    140 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Dover-Foxcroft.

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
75.5 mi · 70%
Dexter Road
11.9 mi · 11%
Dover Road
5.22 mi · 5%
Moosehead Trail
4.71 mi · 4%
Lisbon Street
1.77 mi · 2%
Newport Road
1.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

56.4 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
89.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterville
01h 06m from Auburn
Leave By
2:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Auburn and Mostly Sunny near Dover-Foxcroft.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Dover-Foxcroft?

The road trip is about 107.2 miles (172.5 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Waterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.6 miles from Auburn and 53.6 miles from Dover-Foxcroft.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 89.8 miles (144.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 2:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.91 one way or $29.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Auburn and Mostly Sunny near Dover-Foxcroft.

Stop Ideas Near Waterville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Waterville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 1.8 mi away

Waterville Opera House

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.7/5 291 reviews Opera house,Comedy club,Concert hall,Historical landmark,Performing arts theater
Sidney Town Hall
Meeting point 10.4 mi away

Sidney Town Hall

Sidney , ME
2986 Middle Rd, Sidney, ME 04330
Rating 4.9/5 10 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waterville.

BUS

Augusta, ME

26 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Belfast, Maine

50 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

54 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

58 mi away
167 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Dover-Foxcroft. Straight-line distance: 89.79 mi (144.5 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

City in Maine, USA

Population23,410
Coordinates44.0978500, -70.2311700
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Dover-Foxcroft

#2 Dover-Foxcroft

Town in Piscataquis County, Maine, United States of America

Population4,086
Coordinates45.1833900, -69.2269900
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-70.23117, 44.09785)
End: Dover-Foxcroft (-69.22699, 45.18339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.78 gal
14.32 L · about $14.91
Round trip
$29.82
7.56 gal · 28.64 L
Estimated CO2
33.6 kg one way
Round trip: 67.2 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $14.91 $29.82
Mid-grade $4.46 $16.85 $33.69
Premium $4.86 $18.36 $36.73
Diesel $6.00 $22.67 $45.34

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Dover-Foxcroft. The current time is 17:07:43.

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.