How far is Auburn, ME from Hudson, ME?
The driving distance from Auburn, ME to Hudson, ME is about 111 miles (178.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.2 miles (146.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Hudson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Hudson.
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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
56.4 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 11, ME 100: Newport, Dexter
1611 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left
34 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Ox Bow Road
2725 ft · 1 min · Ox Bow Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Moosehead Trail
37 m · 2 sec · Moosehead Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Moosehead Trail
4.7 mi · 7 min · Moosehead Trail
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Continue on Newport Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Newport Road
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Continue on Dexter Road
127 m · 8 sec · Dexter Road
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Turn right onto Exeter Road
7.4 mi · 13 min · Exeter Road
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Continue on Exeter Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Exeter Road
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Continue on Exeter Road
7.2 mi · 13 min · Exeter Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
652 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Hudson Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Hudson Road
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Continue on Corinth Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Corinth Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hudson Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Hudson Road
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Turn left onto Old Town Road
1543 ft · 31 sec · Old Town Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Town Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Hudson.
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
56.4 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Auburn and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hudson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Hudson?
The road trip is about 111 miles (178.6 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?
Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.4 miles from Auburn and 55.6 miles from Hudson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.2 miles (146.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 1:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.46 one way or $30.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny around Auburn and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hudson.
Stop Ideas Near Fairfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Hudson. Straight-line distance: 91.2 mi (146.77 km).
#1 Auburn
City in Maine, USA
| Population | 23,410 |
| Coordinates | 44.0978500, -70.2311700 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hudson
Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States
| Population | 1,499 |
| Coordinates | 45.0011800, -68.8805900 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hudson (-68.88059, 45.00118)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $15.46 | $30.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $17.47 | $34.94 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $19.04 | $38.09 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $23.51 | $47.02 |
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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