How far is Auburn, ME from Medway, ME?

The driving distance from Auburn, ME to Medway, ME is about 167.9 miles (270.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.5 miles (214.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
167.87 mi
03h 02m
Flight
133.55 mi
214.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.55 mi
Kilometers
214.92 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.87 mi
Kilometers
270.16 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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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 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Medway
Thu, Apr 16, 3:51 PM EDT
Return by in Auburn
Thu, Apr 16, 6:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-04-16T12:49
Arrive Medway
Thu, Apr 16, 3:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Plymouth
ME

Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States

From Auburn
83.9 mi
01h 31m
To Medway
84 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
53°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    143.7 mi · 2 hr 32 min · Maine Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 157: Medway, Millinocket

    1298 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    29 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Medway Road

    1 km · 1 min · Medway Road

  14. 14

    Turn sharp left onto Town Road

    131 m · 20 sec · Town Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Village Lane

    547 ft · 26 sec · Village Lane

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Schoolhouse Road

    69 m · 10 sec · Schoolhouse Road

  17. 17

    Continue on School Street

    672 ft · 32 sec · School Street

  18. 18

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

    51 m · 7 sec · Main Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
163 mi · 97%
Lisbon Street
1.77 mi · 1%
Canal Street
0.75 mi
Medway Road
0.63 mi
Alfred A Plourde Parkway
0.46 mi
Court Street
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

144 mi · 02h 32m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.4 mi
133.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
01h 31m from Auburn
Leave By
10:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Auburn and Chance Rain Showers near Medway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 167.9 miles (270.2 km) and usually takes 03h 02m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.9 miles from Auburn and 84 miles from Medway.

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

The direct path is about 133.5 miles (214.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.4 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.35 one way or $46.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Auburn and Chance Rain Showers near Medway.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

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

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Bangor, Maine

32 mi away
1039 Union St.
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Belfast, Maine

41 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
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Searsport, Maine

42 mi away
161 East Main St.
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Orono (University of Maine), Maine

45 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Medway. Straight-line distance: 133.55 mi (214.92 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

City in Maine, USA

Population23,410
Coordinates44.0978500, -70.2311700
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
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#2 Medway

Human settlement in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America

Population1,312
Coordinates45.6089400, -68.5308600
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-70.23117, 44.09785)
End: Medway (-68.53086, 45.60894)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.92 gal
22.42 L · about $23.35
Round trip
$46.71
11.84 gal · 44.84 L
Estimated CO2
52.6 kg one way
Round trip: 105.2 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $23.35 $46.71
Mid-grade $4.46 $26.39 $52.77
Premium $4.86 $28.76 $57.52
Diesel $6.00 $35.50 $71.00

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Medway. The current time is 12:49:19.

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.