How far is Auburn, ME from Madawaska, ME?

The driving distance from Auburn, ME to Madawaska, ME is about 313.1 miles (503.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 243.1 miles (391.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
313.09 mi
06h 33m
Flight
243.16 mi
391.33 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
243.16 mi
Kilometers
391.33 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
313.09 mi
Kilometers
503.87 km
Drive Time
06h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madawaska
Wed, May 6, 1:06 AM EDT
Return by in Auburn
Wed, May 6, 7:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-05-05T18:33
Arrive Madawaska
Wed, May 6, 1:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:34 PM to 2:04 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Chester
ME

Town of the United States

From Auburn
156.5 mi
03h 16m
To Madawaska
156.6 mi
03h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Minot Avenue

    12 m · 5 sec · Minot Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Court Street

    2156 ft · 37 sec · Court Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    1367 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto Canal Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Canal Street

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Lisbon Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lisbon Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1247 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Alfred A Plourde Parkway

    971 ft · 19 sec · Alfred A Plourde Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1440 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    19.2 mi · 21 min · Maine Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    163.5 mi · 2 hr 52 min · Maine Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 158: Sherman, Patten

    1493 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    21 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1898 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Station Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Station Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Route 11

    933 ft · 16 sec · Route 11

  16. 16

    Continue on Station Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Station Road

  17. 17

    Continue on South Patten Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · South Patten Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on North Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · North Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Aroostook Scenic Highway

    30.2 mi · 45 min · Aroostook Scenic Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Masardis Road

    11.7 mi · 17 min · Masardis Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    2216 ft · 43 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Station Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Station Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Portage Road

    15.3 mi · 23 min · Portage Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Aroostook Road

    30.6 mi · 45 min · Aroostook Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Pleasant Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2301 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Clair-Fort Kent Bridge

    1042 ft · 23 sec · Clair-Fort Kent Bridge

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Clair-Fort Kent Bridge

    64 m · 13 sec · Clair-Fort Kent Bridge

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Rue Principale

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Rue Principale

  31. 31

    Continue on Route 161

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Route 161

  32. 32

    Continue on Route 120

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Route 120

  33. 33

    Continue on Rue Principale

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Rue Principale

  34. 34

    Continue on Route 120

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Route 120

  35. 35

    Continue on Rue Centrale

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Rue Centrale

  36. 36

    Continue on Route 120

    2288 ft · 39 sec · Route 120

  37. 37

    Continue on Rue Saint-François

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Rue Saint-François

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Rue Bridge

    107 m · 8 sec · Rue Bridge

  39. 39

    Continue on Rue Bridge

    988 ft · 27 sec · Rue Bridge

  40. 40

    Continue on Bridge Street

    794 ft · 22 sec · Bridge Street

  41. 41

    Continue on Vital Drive

    888 ft · 31 sec · Vital Drive

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  43. 43

    Turn left onto North 6th Avenue

    14 m · 2 sec · North 6th Avenue

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 6th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
44 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
183 mi · 58%
Aroostook Road
30.6 mi · 10%
Aroostook Scenic Highway
30.2 mi · 10%
Portage Road
15.3 mi · 5%
Masardis Road
11.7 mi · 4%
Route 120
6.4 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

163 mi · 02h 52m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 33m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70 mi
243.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chester
03h 16m from Auburn
Leave By
10:52 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Auburn and Chance Rain Showers near Madawaska.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 313.1 miles (503.9 km) and usually takes 06h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.5 miles from Auburn and 156.6 miles from Madawaska.

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

The direct path is about 243.1 miles (391.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 70 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.59 one way or $87.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Auburn and Chance Rain Showers near Madawaska.

Stop Ideas Near Chester

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

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

BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

58 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Bangor, Maine

70 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Searsport, Maine

110 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

117 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Madawaska. Straight-line distance: 243.16 mi (391.33 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

City in Maine, USA

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

#2 Madawaska

Town in Maine, United States

Population3,715
Coordinates47.3553200, -68.3217100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-70.23117, 44.09785)
End: Madawaska (-68.32171, 47.35532)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 504 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.05 gal
41.82 L · about $43.59
Round trip
$87.18
22.1 gal · 83.64 L
Estimated CO2
98.2 kg one way
Round trip: 196.4 kg / 433 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $43.59 $87.18
Mid-grade $4.46 $49.25 $98.50
Premium $4.86 $53.68 $107.36
Diesel $6.00 $66.27 $132.53

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Madawaska. The current time is 18:33:14.

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.