How far is Auburn, ME from Solon, ME?
The driving distance from Auburn, ME to Solon, ME is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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 01h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Solon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Solon.
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Start on Minot Avenue
12 m · 5 sec · Minot Avenue
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Turn right onto Court Street
2156 ft · 37 sec · Court Street
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Continue on Main Street
1367 ft · 28 sec · Main Street
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Turn sharp right onto Canal Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Canal Street
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Merge slight left onto Lisbon Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Lisbon Street
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Take the exit slight right
1247 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto Alfred A Plourde Parkway
971 ft · 19 sec · Alfred A Plourde Parkway
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Take the ramp left
1440 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
19.2 mi · 21 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
33.3 mi · 37 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 201: Fairfield, Skowhegan
1186 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right
33 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left onto Skowhegan Road
7.6 mi · 11 min · Skowhegan Road
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Continue on Waterville Road
6.8 mi · 9 min · Waterville Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
63 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Island Avenue
1184 ft · 33 sec · Island Avenue
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Continue on Water Street
114 m · 16 sec · Water Street
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Take the exit left
40 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Commercial Street
131 m · 16 sec · Commercial Street
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Turn right onto Madison Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · Madison Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
13.3 mi · 15 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Pleasant Street
107 m · 10 sec · Pleasant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Solon.
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
33.3 mi · 00h 37m
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 Chance Rain Showers near Solon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Solon?
The road trip is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Vassalboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from Auburn and 43.1 miles from Solon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 3:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.99 one way or $23.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Auburn and Chance Rain Showers near Solon.
Stop Ideas Near Vassalboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Waterville Opera House
Augusta City Hall
Inn At City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vassalboro.
Augusta, ME
Waldoboro, Maine
Damariscotta, Maine
Belfast, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Solon. Straight-line distance: 61.64 mi (99.2 km).
#1 Auburn
City in Maine, USA
| Population | 23,410 |
| Coordinates | 44.0978500, -70.2311700 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Solon
Town in Maine, United States
| Population | 1,078 |
| Coordinates | 44.9495000, -69.8583900 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| Country | United States |
End: Solon (-69.85839, 44.9495)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.99 | $23.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $13.55 | $27.10 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $14.77 | $29.54 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $18.23 | $36.46 |
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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