How far is Auburn, ME from Lebanon, ME?

The driving distance from Auburn, ME to Lebanon, ME is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
71.7 mi
01h 30m
Flight
57.6 mi
92.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.6 mi
Kilometers
92.7 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.7 mi
Kilometers
115.39 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lebanon
Sun, May 31, 5:24 AM EDT
Return by in Auburn
Sun, May 31, 6:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-05-31T03:54
Arrive Lebanon
Sun, May 31, 5:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 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
South Portland Gardens
ME

City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America

From Auburn
35.9 mi
00h 45m
To Lebanon
35.9 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Minot Avenue

    12 m · 8 sec · Minot Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Minot Avenue

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Minot Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Washington Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    762 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    2668 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.7 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    34.7 mi · 39 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 111: Biddeford

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Alfred Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Alfred Road

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Alfred Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Biddeford Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Biddeford Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Sanford Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Sanford Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Shaws Ridge Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Shaws Ridge Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Bridge Street

    694 ft · 16 sec · Bridge Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Oak Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Oak Street

  17. 17

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

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lebanon Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Carl Broggi Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Carl Broggi Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Little River Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Little River Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Little River Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
42.4 mi · 59%
Alfred Road
8.23 mi · 11%
Washington Street
4.73 mi · 7%
Oak Street
3.25 mi · 5%
Sanford Road
2.4 mi · 3%
Biddeford Road
1.83 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

34.7 mi · 00h 39m

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
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
57.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Portland Gardens
00h 45m from Auburn
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Auburn and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lebanon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

South Portland Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from Auburn and 35.9 miles from Lebanon.

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

The direct path is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.98 one way or $19.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Auburn and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lebanon.

Stop Ideas Near South Portland Gardens

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Portland Gardens, 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 South Portland Gardens.

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

2 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

15 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

19 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Freeport

29 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 57.6 mi (92.7 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

City in Maine, USA

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

#2 Lebanon

Town in Maine

Population6,435
Coordinates43.3945300, -70.8508900
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-70.23117, 44.09785)
End: Lebanon (-70.85089, 43.39453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.53 gal
9.58 L · about $9.98
Round trip
$19.96
5.06 gal · 19.16 L
Estimated CO2
22.5 kg one way
Round trip: 45 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.98 $19.96
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.28 $22.55
Premium $4.86 $12.29 $24.58
Diesel $6.00 $15.17 $30.34

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Lebanon. The current time is 03:54:41.

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.