How far is Auburn, ME from Hartford, ME?

The driving distance from Auburn, ME to Hartford, ME is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.53 mi
00h 32m
Flight
19.84 mi
31.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.84 mi
Kilometers
31.93 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.53 mi
Kilometers
39.47 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartford
Mon, Jun 1, 5:53 PM EDT
Return by in Auburn
Mon, Jun 1, 6:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-06-01T17:20
Arrive Hartford
Mon, Jun 1, 5:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Turner
ME

U.

From Auburn
12.2 mi
00h 16m
To Hartford
12.2 mi
00h 16m

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
63°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Minot Avenue

    12 m · 3 sec · Minot Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Union Street Bypass

    2067 ft · 31 sec · Union Street Bypass

  3. 3

    Merge slight right onto Center Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Center Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Turner Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Turner Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Auburn Road

    11.5 mi · 13 min · Auburn Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto New Bear Pond Road

    558 ft · 12 sec · New Bear Pond Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Bear Pond Road

    6.4 mi · 11 min · Bear Pond Road

  8. 8

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

    1855 ft · 37 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Auburn Road
11.5 mi · 47%
Bear Pond Road
6.36 mi · 26%
Center Street
2.93 mi · 12%
Turner Road
2.9 mi · 12%
Union Street Bypass
0.39 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Auburn Road

Continue on Auburn Road

11.5 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
19.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Turner
00h 16m from Auburn
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Auburn and Sunny near Hartford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Turner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Auburn and 12.2 miles from Hartford.

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

The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.43 one way or $6.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Turner

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Turner, 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 Turner.

BUS

Augusta, ME

38 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
RAIL

Freeport

46 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

47 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

52 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 19.84 mi (31.93 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

City in Maine, USA

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

Town in Maine, United States

Population1,229
Coordinates44.3728400, -70.3467300
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-70.23117, 44.09785)
End: Hartford (-70.34673, 44.37284)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.28 L · about $3.43
Round trip
$6.86
1.74 gal · 6.56 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.43 $6.86
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.88 $7.76
Premium $4.86 $4.23 $8.45
Diesel $6.00 $5.22 $10.43

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 Hartford. The current time is 17:20:27.

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.