How far is Auburn, ME from Garland, ME?

The driving distance from Auburn, ME to Garland, ME is about 99.8 miles (160.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.7 miles (134.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
99.79 mi
02h 01m
Flight
83.67 mi
134.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.67 mi
Kilometers
134.66 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.79 mi
Kilometers
160.59 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Garland
Tue, May 12, 10:34 PM EDT
Return by in Auburn
Wed, May 13, 12:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-05-12T20:33
Arrive Garland
Tue, May 12, 10:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 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
Oakland
ME

Town in Kennebec County in the U.

From Auburn
49.8 mi
01h 00m
To Garland
50 mi
01h 00m

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
37°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, May 12 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Garland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Garland.

  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 right

    1644 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    56 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Maine Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    1611 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    34 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Ox Bow Road

    2725 ft · 1 min · Ox Bow Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Moosehead Trail

    37 m · 2 sec · Moosehead Trail

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Moosehead Trail

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Moosehead Trail

  17. 17

    Continue on Newport Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Newport Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Dexter Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Dexter Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Corinna Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Corinna Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Greenhouse Road

    117 m · 8 sec · Greenhouse Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Garland Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Garland Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Dexter Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Dexter Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dexter Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Garland.

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
75.6 mi · 76%
Dexter Road
8.76 mi · 9%
Moosehead Trail
4.71 mi · 5%
Garland Road
3.7 mi · 4%
Lisbon Street
1.77 mi · 2%
Newport Road
1.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

56 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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
83.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakland
01h 00m from Auburn
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Auburn and Mostly Clear near Garland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Garland?

The road trip is about 99.8 miles (160.6 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.8 miles from Auburn and 50 miles from Garland.

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

The direct path is about 83.7 miles (134.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.89 one way or $27.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Auburn and Mostly Clear near Garland.

Stop Ideas Near Oakland

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 Oakland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 2.6 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 7.4 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 Oakland.

BUS

Augusta, ME

21 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

56 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Belfast, Maine

57 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

58 mi away
167 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Garland. Straight-line distance: 83.67 mi (134.66 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

City in Maine, USA

Population23,410
Coordinates44.0978500, -70.2311700
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
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#2 Garland

Place in Maine

Population1,046
Coordinates45.0384000, -69.1603200
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-70.23117, 44.09785)
End: Garland (-69.16032, 45.0384)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.52 gal
13.33 L · about $13.89
Round trip
$27.77
7.04 gal · 26.66 L
Estimated CO2
31.3 kg one way
Round trip: 62.6 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.89 $27.77
Mid-grade $4.46 $15.69 $31.38
Premium $4.86 $17.10 $34.20
Diesel $6.00 $21.11 $42.22

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Garland. The current time is 20:33:21.

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.