How far is Auburn, ME from Houlton, ME?
The driving distance from Auburn, ME to Houlton, ME is about 225.4 miles (362.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 182.2 miles (293.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 58m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Houlton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Houlton.
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Start on Minot Avenue
12 m · 5 sec · Minot Avenue
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Turn right onto Court Street
2156 ft · 37 sec · Court Street
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Continue on Main Street
1367 ft · 28 sec · Main Street
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Turn sharp right onto Canal Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Canal Street
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Merge slight left onto Lisbon Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Lisbon Street
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Take the exit slight right
1247 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto Alfred A Plourde Parkway
971 ft · 19 sec · Alfred A Plourde Parkway
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Take the ramp left
1440 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
19.2 mi · 21 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
201.1 mi · 3 hr 30 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Houlton, Presque Isle
1337 ft · 38 sec
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Turn slight right
54 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto North Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Street
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Turn left onto Union Square
51 m · 5 sec · Union Square
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Continue on Market Square
120 m · 17 sec · Market Square
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Continue on Market Square
70 m · 8 sec · Market Square
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Turn right
41 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Houlton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Auburn and Mostly Cloudy near Houlton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Houlton?
The road trip is about 225.4 miles (362.7 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?
Veazie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.6 miles from Auburn and 112.8 miles from Houlton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 182.2 miles (293.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.2 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 9:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.36 one way or $62.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Auburn and Mostly Cloudy near Houlton.
Stop Ideas Near Veazie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Veazie.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Houlton. Straight-line distance: 182.27 mi (293.34 km).
#1 Auburn
City in Maine, USA
| Population | 23,410 |
| Coordinates | 44.0978500, -70.2311700 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Houlton
Town in Maine, USA
| Population | 5,766 |
| Coordinates | 46.1261600, -67.8403000 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Houlton (-67.8403, 46.12616)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 363 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $31.36 | $62.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $35.43 | $70.87 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $38.62 | $77.24 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $47.68 | $95.35 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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