How far is Auburn, ME from Hodgdon, ME?

The driving distance from Auburn, ME to Hodgdon, ME is about 230.8 miles (371.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.6 miles (285.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
230.75 mi
04h 07m
Flight
177.68 mi
285.95 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.68 mi
Kilometers
285.95 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.75 mi
Kilometers
371.35 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hodgdon
Tue, May 5, 5:54 AM EDT
Return by in Auburn
Tue, May 5, 10:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-05-05T01:46
Arrive Hodgdon
Tue, May 5, 5:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Orono
ME

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, US

From Auburn
115.3 mi
02h 03m
To Hodgdon
115.5 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
Hodgdon Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
74°F
Tuesday
Using Mars Hill as the closest live forecast in the Aroostook County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    201.1 mi · 3 hr 30 min · Maine Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Houlton, Presque Isle

    1337 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    54 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · North Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Kendall Street

    616 ft · 18 sec · Kendall Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Military Street

    111 m · 12 sec · Military Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Court Street

    2 mi · 3 min · Court Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Calais Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Calais Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Hodgdon Mills Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Hodgdon Mills Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hodgdon Mills Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
220 mi · 95%
Calais Road
2.48 mi · 1%
Court Street
2.4 mi · 1%
Lisbon Street
1.77 mi · 1%
Hodgdon Mills Road
0.94 mi
North Street
0.9 mi
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

201 mi · 03h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.2 mi
177.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orono
02h 03m from Auburn
Leave By
8:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 230.8 miles (371.4 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?

Orono is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.3 miles from Auburn and 115.5 miles from Hodgdon.

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

The direct path is about 177.6 miles (285.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.2 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 8:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.11 one way or $64.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Orono

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

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

BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

2 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Bangor, Maine

13 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Searsport, Maine

50 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

58 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Hodgdon. Straight-line distance: 177.68 mi (285.95 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

City in Maine, USA

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

#2 Hodgdon

City in Aroostook County, Maine, United States of America

Population1,267
Coordinates46.0539400, -67.8666800
Altitude130
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-70.23117, 44.09785)
End: Hodgdon (-67.86668, 46.05394)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 371 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.14 gal
30.82 L · about $32.11
Round trip
$64.22
16.28 gal · 61.64 L
Estimated CO2
72.3 kg one way
Round trip: 144.7 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $32.11 $64.22
Mid-grade $4.46 $36.28 $72.56
Premium $4.86 $39.54 $79.09
Diesel $6.00 $48.82 $97.63

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Hodgdon. The current time is 01:46:29.

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.