How far is Auburn, ME from Oakland, ME?

The driving distance from Auburn, ME to Oakland, ME is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.39 mi
01h 00m
Flight
39.6 mi
63.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.6 mi
Kilometers
63.73 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.39 mi
Kilometers
81.09 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakland
Thu, Apr 23, 3:49 AM EDT
Return by in Auburn
Thu, Apr 23, 4:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-04-23T02:48
Arrive Oakland
Thu, Apr 23, 3:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 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

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
Gardiner
ME

City in Maine

From Auburn
25.2 mi
00h 30m
To Oakland
25.2 mi
00h 30m

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
52°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.1 mi · 26 min · Maine Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward 104

    1427 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Trafton Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Trafton Road

  13. 13

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

    1.6 km · 2 min · Middle Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Libby Hill Road

    3104 ft · 1 min · Libby Hill Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Libby Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
43.3 mi · 86%
Lisbon Street
1.77 mi · 4%
Trafton Road
1.59 mi · 3%
Middle Road
0.99 mi · 2%
Canal Street
0.75 mi · 1%
Libby Hill Road
0.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

24.1 mi · 00h 26m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
39.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardiner
00h 30m from Auburn
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Auburn and Chance Rain Showers near Oakland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Gardiner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Auburn and 25.2 miles from Oakland.

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

The direct path is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.02 one way or $14.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Auburn and Chance Rain Showers near Oakland.

Stop Ideas Near Gardiner

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

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

BUS

Augusta, ME

14 mi away
9 Industrial Drive
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Wiscasset, Maine

27 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
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Damariscotta, Maine

29 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

34 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 39.6 mi (63.73 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

City in Maine, USA

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

#2 Oakland

Town in Kennebec County in the U.

Population6,341
Coordinates44.5403400, -69.7219900
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-70.23117, 44.09785)
End: Oakland (-69.72199, 44.54034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.78 gal
6.73 L · about $7.02
Round trip
$14.04
3.56 gal · 13.46 L
Estimated CO2
15.8 kg one way
Round trip: 31.6 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.02 $14.04
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.93 $15.87
Premium $4.86 $8.65 $17.29
Diesel $6.00 $10.67 $21.35

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 Oakland. The current time is 02:48:54.

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.