How far is Auburn, ME from Eastport, ME?
The driving distance from Auburn, ME to Eastport, ME is about 229.7 miles (369.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.2 miles (272.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 40m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 04h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Penobscot County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Eastport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Eastport.
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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
1.7 mi · 2 min · North Street
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Turn right onto Route 1
156 m · 9 sec · Route 1
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on River Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · River Road
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Continue on Route 1
1.1 mi · 2 min · Route 1
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Continue on River Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · River Road
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Continue on US Route 1
11.6 mi · 17 min · US Route 1
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Turn left onto County Road
6.5 mi · 11 min · County Road
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1936 ft · 44 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto High Street
9 m · 1 sec · High Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · High Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Eastport.
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
Continue straight
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Auburn and Mostly Cloudy near Eastport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Eastport?
The road trip is about 229.7 miles (369.6 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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?
Eddington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.6 miles from Auburn and 115 miles from Eastport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.2 miles (272.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.95 one way or $63.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Auburn and Mostly Cloudy near Eastport.
Stop Ideas Near Eddington
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 Eddington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Eastport. Straight-line distance: 169.19 mi (272.29 km).
#1 Auburn
City in Maine, USA
| Population | 23,410 |
| Coordinates | 44.0978500, -70.2311700 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eastport
City in Washington County, Maine, United States
| Population | 1,275 |
| Coordinates | 44.9061900, -66.9899800 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eastport (-66.98998, 44.90619)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 370 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 51m |
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 | $31.95 | $63.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $36.10 | $72.20 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $39.35 | $78.70 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $48.58 | $97.15 |
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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