How far is Auburn, ME from Lincoln, ME?
The driving distance from Auburn, ME to Lincoln, ME is about 155.4 miles (250.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.7 miles (195.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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
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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 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Lincoln.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Lincoln.
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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
126.8 mi · 2 hr 16 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Lincoln, Lee, Mattawamkeag
1352 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right
68 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Access Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Access Road
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Continue on River Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · River Road
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Turn left onto West Broadway
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Lincoln.
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
127 mi · 02h 16m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Auburn and Light Rain near Lincoln.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Lincoln?
The road trip is about 155.4 miles (250.1 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Palmyra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.7 miles from Auburn and 77.8 miles from Lincoln.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.7 miles (195.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.62 one way or $43.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Auburn and Light Rain near Lincoln.
Stop Ideas Near Palmyra
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 Palmyra.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Lincoln. Straight-line distance: 121.7 mi (195.85 km).
#1 Auburn
City in Maine, USA
| Population | 23,410 |
| Coordinates | 44.0978500, -70.2311700 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lincoln
Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States
| Population | 4,882 |
| Coordinates | 45.3622800, -68.5050200 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lincoln (-68.50502, 45.36228)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 250 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $21.62 | $43.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $24.42 | $48.85 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $26.62 | $53.24 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $32.86 | $65.73 |
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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