How far is Auburn, ME from South Windham, ME?

The driving distance from Auburn, ME to South Windham, ME is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.38 mi
00h 42m
Flight
26.76 mi
43.07 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.76 mi
Kilometers
43.07 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.38 mi
Kilometers
47.28 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Windham
Thu, Oct 15, 9:28 PM EDT
Return by in Auburn
Thu, Oct 15, 10:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-10-15T20:46
Arrive South Windham
Thu, Oct 15, 9:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Gray
ME

Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US

From Auburn
14.7 mi
00h 21m
To South Windham
14.7 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW
Destination
37°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and South Windham.

  1. 1

    Start on Minot Avenue

    12 m · 8 sec · Minot Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Minot Avenue

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Minot Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Washington Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    762 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    2668 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    7.7 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Maine Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, ME 115, ME 4: Grey, New Gloucester

    1849 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Gray Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · West Gray Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    63 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Gray Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Gray Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Gray Road

    52 m · 4 sec · Gray Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gray Road

    82 m · 9 sec · Gray Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Gray Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Gray Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    613 ft · 32 sec · Depot Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    58 m · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
11.5 mi · 39%
Gray Road
7.08 mi · 24%
Washington Street
4.73 mi · 16%
West Gray Road
3.35 mi · 11%
Main Street
1.44 mi · 5%
Minot Avenue
0.7 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

7.71 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
26.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gray
00h 21m from Auburn
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Auburn and Mostly Cloudy near South Windham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Auburn to South Windham?

The road trip is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Gray is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Auburn and 14.7 miles from South Windham.

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

The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.55 one way or $9.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Auburn and Mostly Cloudy near South Windham.

Stop Ideas Near Gray

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

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

RAIL

Freeport

19 mi away
36 Depot Street
RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

26 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

32 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

41 mi away
10 State Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and South Windham. Straight-line distance: 26.76 mi (43.07 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

City in Maine, USA

Population23,410
Coordinates44.0978500, -70.2311700
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
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#2 South Windham

South Windham is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.7361900, -70.4236600
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-70.23117, 44.09785)
End: South Windham (-70.42366, 43.73619)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.92 L · about $4.55
Round trip
$9.10
2.08 gal · 7.84 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $4.55 $9.10
Mid-grade $4.93 $5.12 $10.24
Premium $5.41 $5.63 $11.25
Diesel $6.44 $6.69 $13.38

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and South Windham. The current time is 20:46:08.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.