How far is Auburn, ME from Lovell, ME?

The driving distance from Auburn, ME to Lovell, ME is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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
47.45 mi
01h 17m
Flight
32.83 mi
52.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.83 mi
Kilometers
52.83 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.45 mi
Kilometers
76.36 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lovell
Tue, Apr 21, 10:18 AM EDT
Return by in Auburn
Tue, Apr 21, 11:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-04-21T09:00
Arrive Lovell
Tue, Apr 21, 10:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Casco
ME

City in United States of America

From Auburn
23.7 mi
00h 38m
To Lovell
23.7 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
48°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Minot Avenue

    12 m · 8 sec · Minot Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Court Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Minot Avenue

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Minot Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Mechanic Falls Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Mechanic Falls Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Lewiston Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Lewiston Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    110 m · 20 sec · Pleasant Street

  7. 7

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Bakerstown Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Bakerstown Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Poland Spring Road

    7.1 mi · 12 min · Poland Spring Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Casco Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Casco Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Roosevelt Trail

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Roosevelt Trail

  12. 12

    Continue on Portland Road

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Portland Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 46 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North High Street

    5.5 mi · 6 min · North High Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Knights Hill Road

    5.8 mi · 14 min · Knights Hill Road

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Lovell Road

    1063 ft · 21 sec · Lovell Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    660 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Poland Spring Road
7.09 mi · 15%
Knights Hill Road
5.78 mi · 12%
North High Street
5.5 mi · 12%
Roosevelt Trail
5.09 mi · 11%
Bakerstown Road
5.05 mi · 11%
Portland Road
4.34 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Poland Spring Road

Continue on Poland Spring Road

7.09 mi · 00h 12m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
32.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Casco
00h 38m from Auburn
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Auburn and Sunny near Lovell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Casco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Auburn and 23.7 miles from Lovell.

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

The direct path is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.59 one way or $13.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Auburn and Sunny near Lovell.

Stop Ideas Near Casco

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

38 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

44 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
BUS

Conway, New Hampshire

48 mi away
392 West Main St.
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

48 mi away
101 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Lovell. Straight-line distance: 32.83 mi (52.83 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

City in Maine, USA

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

#2 Lovell

Town in Oxford County, Maine, United States

Population1,142
Coordinates44.1267400, -70.8917300
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-70.23117, 44.09785)
End: Lovell (-70.89173, 44.12674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.34 L · about $6.59
Round trip
$13.18
3.34 gal · 12.68 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.59 $13.18
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.44 $14.89
Premium $4.86 $8.11 $16.23
Diesel $6.00 $10.01 $20.03

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 · Apr 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Lovell. The current time is 09:00:44.

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.