How far is Auburn, ME from Harrison, ME?

The driving distance from Auburn, ME to Harrison, ME is about 32.9 miles (53 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.9 mi
00h 56m
Flight
22.25 mi
35.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.25 mi
Kilometers
35.8 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.9 mi
Kilometers
52.95 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrison
Thu, Apr 23, 6:06 AM EDT
Return by in Auburn
Thu, Apr 23, 7:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-04-23T05:09
Arrive Harrison
Thu, Apr 23, 6:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 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
Oxford
ME

Town in Oxford County, Maine, United States

From Auburn
16.4 mi
00h 28m
To Harrison
16.5 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Minot Avenue

    12 m · 8 sec · Minot Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Court Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Minot Avenue

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Minot Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Mechanic Falls Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Mechanic Falls Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Lewiston Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Lewiston Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Pleasant Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Mechanic Falls Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Mechanic Falls Road

  8. 8

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

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Lake Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Lake Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Harrison Road

    5 mi · 7 min · Harrison Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Norway Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Norway Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Mill Street

    40 m · 6 sec · Mill Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mill Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
7.21 mi · 22%
Norway Road
5.23 mi · 16%
Harrison Road
5.03 mi · 15%
Mechanic Falls Road
4.15 mi · 13%
Minot Avenue
4.14 mi · 13%
Pleasant Street
2.21 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

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

6.24 mi · 00h 11m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
22.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oxford
00h 28m from Auburn
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Auburn and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Harrison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.9 miles (53 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Oxford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Auburn and 16.5 miles from Harrison.

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

The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.58 one way or $9.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Auburn and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Harrison.

Stop Ideas Near Oxford

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Oxford, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Freeport

44 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

51 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

North Conway, NH

52 mi away
2760 White Mountain Highway
BUS

Conway, New Hampshire

53 mi away
392 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Harrison. Straight-line distance: 22.25 mi (35.8 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

City in Maine, USA

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

#2 Harrison

Town in Maine, United States

Population2,819
Coordinates44.1103500, -70.6792300
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-70.23117, 44.09785)
End: Harrison (-70.67923, 44.11035)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.39 L · about $4.58
Round trip
$9.15
2.32 gal · 8.78 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.58 $9.15
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.17 $10.34
Premium $4.86 $5.64 $11.27
Diesel $6.00 $6.96 $13.91

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Harrison. The current time is 05:09:58.

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.