How far is Auburn, ME from Greenbush, ME?

The driving distance from Auburn, ME to Greenbush, ME is about 129.6 miles (208.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.2 miles (166.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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
129.64 mi
02h 35m
Flight
103.22 mi
166.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.22 mi
Kilometers
166.11 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.64 mi
Kilometers
208.64 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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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 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenbush
Mon, Jun 1, 9:53 PM EDT
Return by in Auburn
Tue, Jun 2, 12:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-06-01T19:18
Arrive Greenbush
Mon, Jun 1, 9:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:20 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
Burnham
ME

Town in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America

From Auburn
64.7 mi
01h 17m
To Greenbush
64.9 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Monday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
40°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    92.6 mi · 1 hr 41 min · Maine Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Stillwater Avenue, Stillwater, Old Town

    1066 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Stillwater Avenue

    2.6 mi · 7 min · Stillwater Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Center Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · Center Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    3037 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Road

    9.8 mi · 15 min · Main Road

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left onto Lower River Road

    114 m · 16 sec · Lower River Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lower River Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
112 mi · 86%
Main Road
9.79 mi · 8%
Stillwater Avenue
2.79 mi · 2%
Lisbon Street
1.77 mi · 1%
Center Street
0.98 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

92.6 mi · 01h 41m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.4 mi
103.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burnham
01h 17m from Auburn
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Auburn and Partly Cloudy near Greenbush.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 129.6 miles (208.6 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Burnham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.7 miles from Auburn and 64.9 miles from Greenbush.

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

The direct path is about 103.2 miles (166.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.07 one way or $36.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Auburn and Partly Cloudy near Greenbush.

Stop Ideas Near Burnham

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 Burnham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterville Opera House
Scenic stop 12 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
Waterville City Hall
Meeting point 12 mi away

Waterville City Hall

Waterville , ME
1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901
Rating 4.6/5 8 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Belfast, Maine

44 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
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Searsport, Maine

48 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Augusta, ME

48 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
BUS

Bangor, Maine

50 mi away
1039 Union St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Greenbush. Straight-line distance: 103.22 mi (166.11 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

City in Maine, USA

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

#2 Greenbush

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,519
Coordinates45.0803400, -68.6508600
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-70.23117, 44.09785)
End: Greenbush (-68.65086, 45.08034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.58 gal
17.32 L · about $18.07
Round trip
$36.14
9.16 gal · 34.64 L
Estimated CO2
40.7 kg one way
Round trip: 81.4 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $18.07 $36.14
Mid-grade $4.46 $20.41 $40.83
Premium $4.86 $22.25 $44.50
Diesel $6.00 $27.47 $54.93

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Greenbush. The current time is 19:18:07.

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.