How far is Auburn, ME from Old Orchard Beach, ME?
The driving distance from Auburn, ME to Old Orchard Beach, ME is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Old Orchard Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Old Orchard Beach.
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Start on Minot Avenue
12 m · 8 sec · Minot Avenue
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Continue on Minot Avenue
1.1 km · 59 sec · Minot Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Washington Street
4.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Street
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Take the exit slight right
762 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left
2668 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
7.7 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
30.4 mi · 34 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach
965 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn straight onto Ocean Park Road
1432 ft · 26 sec · Ocean Park Road
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Continue on Saco Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Saco Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Saco Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Old Orchard Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Maine Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
30.4 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Auburn and Mostly Clear near Old Orchard Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Old Orchard Beach?
The road trip is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Cumberland Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Auburn and 24.4 miles from Old Orchard Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.79 one way or $13.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Auburn and Mostly Clear near Old Orchard Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Cumberland Center
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cumberland Center.
Freeport
Portland Transportation Center
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Old Orchard Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Old Orchard Beach. Straight-line distance: 40.77 mi (65.61 km).
#1 Auburn
City in Maine, USA
| Population | 23,410 |
| Coordinates | 44.0978500, -70.2311700 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Old Orchard Beach
Town and census-designated place in York County, Maine, United States
| Population | 9,095 |
| Coordinates | 43.5173100, -70.3775500 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Old Orchard Beach (-70.37755, 43.51731)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $6.79 | $13.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.67 | $15.33 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.36 | $16.71 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.31 | $20.63 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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