How far is Auburn, ME from Van Buren, ME?
The driving distance from Auburn, ME to Van Buren, ME is about 300.9 miles (484.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 238.7 miles (384.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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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 05h 55m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Van Buren.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Van Buren.
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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
201.1 mi · 3 hr 30 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Houlton, Presque Isle
1444 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto North Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · North Street
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Continue on North Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · North Road
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Continue on US Highway 1
1.1 km · 55 sec · US Highway 1
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Continue on Route 1
6.4 mi · 10 min · Route 1
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Continue on Main Road
6.7 mi · 11 min · Main Road
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Continue on Route 1
2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 1
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Continue on Military Road
1649 ft · 40 sec · Military Road
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Continue on Main Street
3090 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn straight onto Bridge Street
547 ft · 9 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Fort Street
5.8 mi · 9 min · Fort Street
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Continue on Houlton Road
12 mi · 18 min · Houlton Road
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Continue on Presque Isle Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Presque Isle Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
1072 ft · 20 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Limestone Road
8.4 mi · 12 min · Limestone Road
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Continue on Fort Fairfield Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Fort Fairfield Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Van Buren Road
11.4 mi · 17 min · Van Buren Road
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Continue on Hamlin Road
9.2 mi · 15 min · Hamlin Road
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Turn right
19 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Van Buren.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Maine Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Maine Turnpike
201 mi · 03h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Light Rain Likely leaving Auburn and Partly Sunny near Van Buren.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Van Buren?
The road trip is about 300.9 miles (484.3 km) and usually takes 05h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lincoln is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.4 miles from Auburn and 150.6 miles from Van Buren.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 238.7 miles (384.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.90 one way or $83.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Auburn and Partly Sunny near Van Buren.
Stop Ideas Near Lincoln
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 Lincoln.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Van Buren. Straight-line distance: 238.7 mi (384.15 km).
#1 Auburn
City in Maine, USA
| Population | 23,410 |
| Coordinates | 44.0978500, -70.2311700 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Van Buren
Town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States
| Population | 1,983 |
| Coordinates | 47.1572700, -67.9353000 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: Van Buren (-67.9353, 47.15727)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 484 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 45m |
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 | $41.90 | $83.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $47.33 | $94.67 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $51.59 | $103.18 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $63.69 | $127.38 |
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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