How far is Auburn, ME from Millinocket, ME?

The driving distance from Auburn, ME to Millinocket, ME is about 178 miles (286.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131 miles (210.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m 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
178.05 mi
03h 19m
Flight
130.98 mi
210.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.98 mi
Kilometers
210.79 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.05 mi
Kilometers
286.54 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Millinocket
Thu, Apr 23, 5:33 AM EDT
Return by in Auburn
Thu, Apr 23, 8:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-04-23T02:14
Arrive Millinocket
Thu, Apr 23, 5:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 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
10:20 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
Etna
ME

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

From Auburn
89 mi
01h 39m
To Millinocket
89.1 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Thursday

Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Medway Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Old Main Street

    1523 ft · 29 sec · Old Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Route 11

    1418 ft · 35 sec · State Route 11

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    4 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Route 157

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Route 157

  18. 18

    Continue on Central Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Central Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Street

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
163 mi · 92%
Main Street
4.23 mi · 2%
Route 157
2.8 mi · 2%
Medway Road
2.33 mi · 1%
Lisbon Street
1.77 mi · 1%
Central Street
1.53 mi · 1%
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 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47 mi
131 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Etna
01h 39m from Auburn
Leave By
10:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Auburn and Chance Rain And Snow near Millinocket.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 178 miles (286.5 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?

Etna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89 miles from Auburn and 89.1 miles from Millinocket.

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

The direct path is about 131 miles (210.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 47 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 10:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.77 one way or $49.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Auburn and Chance Rain And Snow near Millinocket.

Stop Ideas Near Etna

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

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

BUS

Bangor, Maine

24 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Orono (University of Maine), Maine

36 mi away
Squapan Rd and Gym Dr
BUS

Searsport, Maine

43 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

45 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Millinocket. Straight-line distance: 130.98 mi (210.79 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

City in Maine, USA

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

#2 Millinocket

City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America

Population4,244
Coordinates45.6572700, -68.7097600
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-70.23117, 44.09785)
End: Millinocket (-68.70976, 45.65727)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.28 gal
23.78 L · about $24.77
Round trip
$49.55
12.56 gal · 47.56 L
Estimated CO2
55.8 kg one way
Round trip: 111.6 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $24.77 $49.55
Mid-grade $4.46 $27.99 $55.98
Premium $4.86 $30.51 $61.02
Diesel $6.00 $37.66 $75.32

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Millinocket. The current time is 02:14:04.

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.