How far is Auburn, ME from Peru, ME?
The driving distance from Auburn, ME to Peru, ME is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Peru.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Peru.
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Start on Minot Avenue
12 m · 3 sec · Minot Avenue
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Continue on Union Street Bypass
2067 ft · 31 sec · Union Street Bypass
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Merge slight right onto Center Street
2.9 mi · 4 min · Center Street
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Continue on Turner Road
2.9 mi · 3 min · Turner Road
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Continue on Auburn Road
12.7 mi · 14 min · Auburn Road
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Continue on Federal Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · Federal Road
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Turn left onto Canton Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Canton Road
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Continue on Turner Road
1011 ft · 17 sec · Turner Road
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Continue on Turner Street
3 mi · 4 min · Turner Street
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Continue on Pleasant Street
4 mi · 6 min · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Auburn Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Auburn Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Auburn Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Peru.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Auburn Road
Continue on Auburn Road
12.7 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Auburn and Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers near Peru.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Peru?
The road trip is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Livermore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Auburn and 16.7 miles from Peru.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.66 one way or $9.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Auburn and Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers near Peru.
Stop Ideas Near Livermore
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 Livermore.
Augusta, ME
Brunswick Maine Street Station
Freeport
Bath, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Peru. Straight-line distance: 29.53 mi (47.53 km).
#1 Auburn
City in Maine, USA
| Population | 23,410 |
| Coordinates | 44.0978500, -70.2311700 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Peru
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 1,509 |
| Coordinates | 44.5067300, -70.4053400 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
End: Peru (-70.40534, 44.50673)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.66 | $9.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.26 | $10.52 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.73 | $11.46 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.08 | $14.15 |
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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